Engineering Faculty (Tenure Track)

Position Summary

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified equity-minded applicants for a full-time, tenure track position in Engineering. The successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional classroom skills, enthusiasm for the subject matter, an inclusive and equity driven approach to teaching and learning, and innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. This position will be expected to oversee the Engineering program, provide leadership in the growth and development of the program, and establish a learning environment to enhance the study of engineering. This will include course and curriculum development, collaborating with other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and working with transfer institutions to increase enrollments in the program. Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative and equity-minded teaching, a diverse learning environment, and a strong focus on improving student success rates and addressing systemic inequities in access and achievement for all students.

SVC Engineering faculty teach an equivalent of 15 credits per quarter (3 classes) and participate in College service. This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter, September 2022.

This position is based primarily at the Mount Vernon Campus; however, instructors may be called upon to teach at the Whidbey Island Campus located in Oak Harbor. Future expansion of this program is expected at the Whidbey Island Campus.

This position is eligible for an additional High-Demand salary enhancement stipend beyond the initial faculty salary placement.

About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college providing associates and bachelor’s degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. This aspiration reflects both our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice, and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty.

Mission: Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.
The Location: Skagit Valley College is nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea in the scenic northwest corner of Washington State. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Did You Know: Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities, supporting student achievement, and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students. We are committed to creating student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity to strengthen our local and global communities. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty, staff, and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our increasingly diverse district. We value student and colleague engagement in creating an equitable, diverse, innovative, learning-centered environment.

Skagit Valley College offers:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and/or online instruction in Engineering and other closely related disciplines;
• Provide leadership in developing the Engineering program, developing innovative programming, curricula, and pedagogy that incorporate program and general education learning outcomes;
• Conduct ongoing development, assessment, and revision of curriculum that reflects innovative and inclusive pedagogy and advances in the field of Engineering;
• Work collaboratively with SVC faculty from other STEM fields to develop appropriate curriculum for the Engineering program that reflects diversity of student experience, including underrepresented and underserved students;
• Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
• Collaborate with faculty from other disciplines to develop and offer integrative learning experiences;
• Develop, monitor, and assess student learning outcomes;
• Advise and mentor students, including those from underrepresented and underserved groups;
• Collaborate with other disciplines and transfer institutions to increase enrollment and support student retention in the program with a focus on ameliorating equity gaps;
• Assist in developing, assessing, and analyzing program outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and enhanced student learning;
• Incorporate an equity-minded approach to teaching and learning;
• Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching;
• Mentor and assist adjunct faculty teaching Engineering or similar disciplines;
• Participate in division, department and other college activities, including college governance;
• Fulfill full-time faculty responsibilities in accordance with the negotiated agreement and Skagit Valley College policies;
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment and ability to address systemic inequities in student access, learning, and achievement;
• Engage students through innovative instructional approaches including learning communities, service learning projects, and contextualized learning;
• Adopt and use equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning for all students;
• Practice and adopt a variety of active learning strategies and varied approaches to formative and summative assessment that facilitate student learning and that are inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
• Support students in accessing appropriate instructional and non-instructional services to facilitate student retention, completion and academic success for all students;
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, and online and hybrid modalities;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of minoritized groups to promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Build and maintain a Engineering program that meets the needs of the college’s students and the community;
• Recruit and inspire diverse student populations to embrace learning and facilitate completion for all students;
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and other various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in support of SVC’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, collaboration, and compassion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 
  Bachelor's Degree, equivalent education or higher, in Engineering or closely related field;
• Have, or ability to obtain a Master's degree in Engineering or closely related field by June 2022;
• One (1) year of teaching experience, which may include previous community college, university, K-12, graduate school, teaching assistant, and/or substitute teaching.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum development and program supervision, including an understanding of community college transfer requirements.
• One (1) to two (2) years of professional experience in the engineering field.
• Experience with CAD or other design software.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure

Salary and Benefits:

• Initial annual salary placement ranges from $60,000 to $80,000, plus an additional $20,000, paid as a stipend, for a standard 172-day contract. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement. The High-Demand salary enhancement stipend is contingent upon the continuation of funding.
• A standard 172-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work days remaining in the contract year.
• This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This is a union represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Salary, retirement, medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, the candidate must pass a criminal background check.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) an immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country.
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
• Per Proclamation 21-14, employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than date of hire. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes, subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications and;
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.edu that includes the following:
• The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
• A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)
• A letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).

In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Application Deadline: Priority screening will begin after Sunday, May 8 ,2022. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.

Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Recruitment Timeline: The following recruitment timeline has been established for this position. First round interviews will ideally be in person; however, as an alternative, candidates may elect to interview via the videoconferencing application, Zoom. Finalist interviews will be in-person. This timeline will be updated as dates are finalized. Timelines may be subject to change.

• Priority Screening Date: May 8, 2022
• First Round Interviews with Committee: TBD
• Finalist Interviews: TBD
• Selection: TBD

Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date.

For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.

SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at: https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/

Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. SVC 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. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community.