Salary: $81,176.00 – $112,865.00 Annually
Job Number: 25-26-F10
Department: Business & Technology
Opening Date: 03/09/2026
Closing Date: 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Business and Economics Transfer Full-Time Temporary Faculty
Salary: $81,176 – $112,865* annually
Department/Division: Business & Information Technology
Supervisor: Interim Dean of B&IT
Proposed Start Date: Fall Quarter 2026 (September)
Olympic College (OC) is recruiting a full-time temporary faculty member to teach courses in Accounting, Business, and Economics Transfer. OC is in search of faculty members who are deeply committed to student-centered education and the promotion of an inclusive and equitable learning environment. As a comprehensive community college, we offer a wide range of programs, including Transitional Studies (e.g., high school diploma and GED preparation, as well as English for English Language Learners), academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates, five applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education services across our two-county region.
This role primarily involves the preparation and delivery of courses in Business Transfer. Core business classes include a three-quarter college-level Accounting series, Macro and Microeconomics, Business Statistics, Business Law, and Introduction to Business. The faculty member in this position will teach accounting in the transfer and professional technical accounting programs, and other courses as needed.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and teach a wide range of Accounting, Business, and Economics course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines.
- Teach in-person courses in Bremerton and at other Olympic College campuses/sites in Kitsap and Mason counties, when required.
- Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and recordkeeping; class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office, as requested; and academic advising and assessment for students.
- Contribute to the development of program curriculum and student learning outcomes.
- Maintain physical office hours for student consultations; attend faculty, department, and division meetings; serve on college committees; and participate in college governance.
- Perform related duties as assigned and/or required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Three years successfully teaching of Accounting, Business, or Economics classes in a college setting, particularly community college teaching.
- Experience teaching a variety of business courses. Applicant must be willing to teach Macro and Microeconomics, Business Statistics, Business Law, Accounting 201, 202, and 203.
- Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably Canvas.
- Information technology competency and the ability to embrace and learn new instructional technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant license.
- Three years of professional experience in an accounting, business, or finance organization.
- Competency-based curriculum development experience.
- Competence in integrating technology for various instructional modes and course delivery (online, Zoom, hybrid, & hyflex).
Competencies a successful applicant will possess.
- Strong mastery of program course content.
- Ability to design and implement college-level program curriculum, aligning with state and APA standards and college program requirements.
- Proficiency in employing diverse teaching methods to engage a wide range of students.
- Skill in accommodating accessibility needs through course materials and activities.
- Collaborative mindset and teamwork capabilities.
- Competence in integrating technology, including Learning Management Systems (i.e. Canvas), for various instructional modes and course delivery (online, Zoom, hybrid & hyflex).
- Diligence in maintaining records and discipline standards.
- Commitment to Olympic College’s mission, diversity, and a learner-focused environment.
- Regular teaching of program courses.
- Adaptability in instruction to ensure student success.
- Dedication to teaching a diverse student body with varying backgrounds.
- Promotion of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
- Effectiveness in working with individuals and groups from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and military veteran backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and in writing, foster effective relationships.
- Collaborative spirit with colleagues, staff, and students to support educational goals.
- Contribution to the development of Diversity and Social Justice courses or Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) learning opportunities.
- Commitment to ethics, integrity, and professional judgment.
Additional Information
Terms of Employment
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.
This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load.
Full-Time Faculty qualify for the following benefits.Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave – sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment
- Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determiningthe applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.
- The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website andsubmitthe following required materials:
- Olympic College Online Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter – In your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
- Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will berequired ofthe successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment include but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Olympic College
Human Resources
1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 – 5th Floor
Bremerton, WA 98337
Olympic College shall provide equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to race or ethnicity, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religious preference, life-threatening illness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, reliance on public assistance, sexual orientation, status as a disabled or vietnam-era veterans, or political opinions or affiliations.
Olympic College will operate aggressively and affirmatively in implementing and maintaining programs, which will promote genuine equal education and employment attitudes and opportunities.
