Assistant Professor of Adult Basic Education Studies at Western State Hospital

$89,671 - $89,671/Yr

Pierce College - Lakewood, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lakewood, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor of Adult Basic Education Studies at Western State Hospital is responsible for teaching and mentoring adult learners in a psychiatric hospital setting. This role focuses on enhancing functional skills such as reading, writing, communication, and math, as well as preparing students for GED testing. The position emphasizes collaboration with treatment teams and fostering an inclusive learning environment to support the educational and recovery goals of patients.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a variety of courses focused on patient education.
• Embracing and engaging in innovation.
• Demonstrating multicultural competence in interactions with students, faculty, hospital staff, and community members.
• Engaging in efforts to improve student access, retention, inclusion, and success.
• Designing, instructing, and assessing assigned courses.
• Incorporating active student learning and appropriate use of technology in the classroom.
• Teaching, advising, and mentoring a diverse student population holistically from access to completion.
• Collaborating with treatment team members and clinicians.
• Attending and participating in regular department and division meetings.
• Working effectively and collegially with faculty and staff across disciplines/programs.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or PhD in Education, Adult Education, or a closely related field and experience teaching adult learners OR Bachelor's degree with secondary teaching certification in Washington State and experience teaching basic skills.
• Must pass in-depth Washington State Patrol and FBI background checks.
• Must complete Western State Hospital New Employee Orientation (NEO) and maintain access to Western State Hospital.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $89,671.00 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.