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IX@batestech.edu . For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, sashpole@batestech.edu . All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405. Available Benefits to Eligible Employees As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits. Medical/Dental Plans Medical Plans Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents. Dental Plans Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans.
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Bates Technical College
CHEMISTRY/MATH INSTRUCTOR
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What they do
A Science Teacher teaches in the natural science fields for elementary to secondary school students. Most science courses taught prior to high school are general, with specialization occurring later in high school. Teachers may teach specialized courses in physics, biology or chemistry. Other topics taught include physical science, computer science, astronomy, and geology.
$73,173 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
CHEMISTRY/MATH INSTRUCTOR
Salary $84,183.00 Annually Location Central Campus- 2320 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-027 Department Instruction Opening Date 07/17/2026 Closing Date 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions SUMMARY This position is responsible for preparing and teaching college, developmental, and high school-level courses in chemistry and math at Bates Technical College.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions- Teach assigned chemistry, math, and related courses and provide high quality instruction in a variety of delivery methods, including face to face, web-enhanced, hybrid, and online.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in chemistry or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated ability to teach college and high school level chemistry and math. Allowable Substitution If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching chemistry and math at a technical or community college at the freshman & sophomore levels. Work experience with the CANVAS learning management system. Experience using ctcLink.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, lemontlucas@batestech.edu , or Bates.Title.
IX@batestech.edu . For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, sashpole@batestech.edu . All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405. Available Benefits to Eligible Employees As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits. Medical/Dental Plans Medical Plans Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents. Dental Plans Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans.
Options include:
Uniform Dental Plan- Preferred Provider Organization DeltaCare
- Managed Care Plan Willamette Dental
- Managed Care Plan Vision Plans Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee.
Options include:
Davis Vision by MetLife EyeMed MetLife Vision Retirement Plans Faculty and Exempt Positions Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans. Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans. SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:Employee Contribution:
Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salaryEmployer Contribution:
Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:Employee Contribution:
Varies from 5% to 15%Employer Contribution:
9.53 of gross salary PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:Employee Contribution:
Varies from 5% to 15%Employer Contribution:
9.03% of gross salary Classified Positions Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here (Download PDF reader) to compare the two plans. PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:Employee Contribution:
6.36% of gross salaryEmployer Contribution:
9.53% of gross salary PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:Employee Contribution:
Varies from 5% to 15%Employer Contribution:
9.53% of gross salary Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect. Term Life Insurance Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of $240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits. Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen. Other Optional Benefits AFLAC Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association American Fidelity- Short-Term Disability Fully Effective Employees
- Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan