Graduate teaching assistant jobs in Bellingham, WA

The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College (SVC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management (BASM) program. The BASM program builds managers who lead with people, adapt with agility, think in systems, harness technology, including generative AI, and drive innovation across today's workplaces. Rooted in a spiral learning model and a culture of continual evolution and recognized by the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) as a promising practice in equity and quality, the BASM program has dismantled traditional pedagogical constructs and rebuilt them to make management education accessible, achievable, and relevant to working professionals and place-bound students. The program design intentionally pairs the flexibility of online learning with the connection and sense of community often found in in-person programs through a program-wide commitment to wrap-around, systems view student support. This is the second tenure-track faculty line created for the BASM program, a direct response to strong employer demand for graduates and growing student interest in the region. The program continues to expand not only through formal recruitment but also through word-of-mouth and peer-to-peer referrals, reflecting the value graduates and employers place on its impact. We are seeking a faculty member with a proven record of workplace leadership who can translate that experience into the formal learning environment. The ideal candidate combines substantial workplace leadership expertise with a passion for teaching and a commitment to continual evolution, both personally as a scholar-practitioner and in how they design and deliver instruction. They are eager to engage students in practice-driven, decision-focused learning that connects business and management theory and workplace reality. Successful candidates will bring instructional strength, use innovative and collaborative teaching approaches, and demonstrate a commitment to integrating technology such as Generative AI into business and management education. Candidates should have experience teaching in both in-person and online learning environments or demonstrate the adaptability and skill set to be effective across them. Faculty in the BASM program typically teach 15 credits per quarter (three courses), contribute to program and college service, and actively cultivate relationships with regional employers, industry leaders, and community partners. This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter 2026 at the Mount Vernon Campus, with occasional teaching responsibilities at the Whidbey Island Campus. About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) 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. Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities." 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. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all. SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. 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. The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. 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. Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion. SVC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for non-native English speakers and other diverse groups. In so doing, we offer our students and community not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply. 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 include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs. Instructional Excellence & Student Learning Assessment * Design, deliver, and refine business and management instruction largely at the upper division course level, preparing students for leadership roles across nonprofit, healthcare, small business, public, and private-sector settings in any industry that is personally relevant to the student and for graduate education opportunities; * Apply the BASM program's spiral design, cohort model to build systems view thinking progressively across courses, quarters, and disciplines; * Use innovative, collaborative, and high impact instructional and learning assessment practices that engage and inspire students in applied, evidence and decision-focused learning; * Design and deliver instruction to address the needs of a student body that represents a wide range of professional experiences, academic backgrounds, and socioeconomic demographics, through flexible, learner-centered approaches that honor and incorporate varied perspectives; * Ensure workplace relevance by integrating current business and management practices, professional tools, and emerging technologies into coursework and applied projects; * Provide subject matter expertise and contextualize learning to reflect the realities and complexities of the contemporary, ever evolving workplace; * Engage in ongoing professional development as a scholar-practitioner, maintaining and growing knowledge in business, management, leadership, technology, and instructional innovation. Program and Course Evaluation * Participate in the college's program evaluation cycle and apply findings to strengthen student learning and program effectiveness; * Develop, assess, and refine curriculum and learning outcomes to ensure ongoing relevance to workplace needs and alignment with program and institutional goals; * Engage in reflective practice and collaboration with BASM faculty, the Department Chair, and college colleagues to improve teaching effectiveness and maintain program coherence. Advising and Student Success * Provide wrap-around, holistic support through mentorship, advising, and individualized academic and professional guidance that addresses individual goals and learning contexts; * Guide students in developing leadership, collaboration, and systems-thinking skills that recognize their agency and apply directly to their professional and organizational contexts; * Foster a strong sense of connection and community within online and in-person learning environments, and with graduates, reflecting the BASM program's intentional design lifelong for belonging and engagement. Service and Collaboration * Support program administration by collaborating with the Department Chair as required, on activities such as student outreach and cohort assimilation, community outreach, program evaluation and assessment coordination and curriculum and program review and revision; * Participate actively in college service, including committee work, governance, and institutional initiatives that advance SVC's mission and values; * Build and sustain relationships with program graduates, employers, industry leaders, and community partners to strengthen applied learning, workforce relevance, and community impact. All faculty at SVC are expected to meet the following faculty competencies: * Instructional Excellence: Demonstrates (and sustains through professional development) instructional excellence by incorporating high-impact practices and subject matter expertise and drawing on college resources including technology, to create a learning environment that supports student achievement. * Student Learning Assessment: Provides consistent, timely formative and summative performance assessment, promotes student self-assessment, and creates opportunities for student feedback to support student achievement and engagement. * Program and Course Assessment: Contributes to ongoing program and course assessment activities and to the related development and revision of curriculum. * Advising: Fosters relationship-based advising connections with students in support of student's academic and career aspirations. * Service to the College: Participates in college governance, campus life and/or community relations. Minimum Qualifications: * Three (3) years management or business professional experience; * Demonstrated teaching experience in formal adult learning or training environments, with demonstrated ability to teach both online and in-person; * Evidence of skills that support practice-driven, decision-focused learning and wrap-around student support; * Master's degree in management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field. Preferred Qualifications: * Ten (10) years management or business experience with a track record that demonstrates progressive leadership responsibility; * Experience with innovative pedagogical approaches, such as spiral learning, applied and collaborative instruction, experiential learning, and high impact practices; * Demonstrated commitment to integrate technology and generative AI into curriculum and instruction; * Record of curriculum development and evolution; * Community college teaching experience; * Experience in building industry or community relationships. Salary and Benefits: * Initial base annual salary placement for 2025-2026 ranges from $75,003 to $100,004, plus an additional $30,000 High-Demand Salary Enhancement for a standard 172-day contract. The salary enhancement is incorporated in the salary range maximum within the positing for the purposes of demonstrating the potential salary. The High-Demand Salary Enhancement is contingent upon the continuation of the HB2158 legislative funding, and the amount dispersed to the college by the State Board. 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. * 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. 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. * 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 ******************************************************** Conditions of Employment: * Prior to employment, 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 determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute. * In the interest of providing a healthy, safe, and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students. * If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986. * Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire. Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, applicants must: 1. Meet the minimum qualifications and; 2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at ************** 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 Curriculum Vitae; (Attachment: Curriculum Vitae) * 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 January 15, 2026. 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. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. Priority Screening Date: January 15, 2026 Interviews with Committee: Week of February 23rd Finalist Interviews: Week of March 16th Anticipated Start Date: September 14, 2026 Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at **************, 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 ************** by the application closing date. Information on SVC's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at OPPM 3040. For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at ************** 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 require 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 ************** or by accessing the Report at:https://**************/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. Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, ************ or *************************. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, ************ or ***********************. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. 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. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.