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Location : 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type: Part-time Faculty
Job Number: 25-R0016
Department: Adjunct Faculty
Opening Date: 10/31/2025
Position
Renton Technical College (RTC) is seeking a dedicated adjunct faculty member to support adult learners through the I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) model. This role involves co-teaching in professional-technical programs alongside content-area instructors, integrating basic skills instruction-such as reading, writing, math, and English language acquisition-into workforce training courses. Instruction is delivered in both English and Spanish to support bilingual students in achieving academic and career success.
The ideal candidate is committed to equity, trauma-informed pedagogy, and inclusive teaching practices that empower diverse learners. This is a part-time faculty position. Teaching assignments may vary by quarter and include face-to-face, online (synchronous/asynchronous), hybrid, and Flex modalities. Faculty will report directly to our Dean of College & Career Pathways.
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Renton Federation of Teachers (RFT) Employees Association, for additional information, please review the contract on our . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise within each department. The Dean College & Career Pathways will evaluate applications periodically and contact candidates as adjunct positions become available. Note that applications may be reviewed at any time while this posting remains active.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Effectively teach the curriculum for assigned courses in Spanish, aligned with College & Career Pathways (CCP) and professional-technical program goals.
• Collaborate with professional-technical faculty to deliver integrated instruction that supports program outcomes.
• Provide contextualized support in reading, writing, math, and/or English language skills within professional-technical program curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and student needs.
• Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and performance using college systems (e.g., Canvas, LACES).
• Participate in team meetings, professional development activities, and curriculum planning.
• Support students in setting and achieving academic and career goals.
• Foster an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Bachelor's degree in education, adult basic education, TESOL, or a closely related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
• Experience teaching adult learners in basic skills, GED, ELA, or high school completion programs is preferred.
• Experience with I-Best, co-teaching models, competency-based instruction, and contextualized learning is preferred.
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification is preferred.
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS and LACES is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

Working Conditions:
Working hours and location are varied, depending on the teaching assignment, and may include, daytime, evening, or weekend work. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events.
Terms of Employment
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 Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
Candidates will be asked to provide documentation of unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework. This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Depending on the start date of the faculty, the contract received may be prorated. Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at $1,090 per credit, which includes scheduled class time and final exam days. All guided practice instructional credits for adjunct will be paid with an additional pay factor of 1.33. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $1,640 per credit, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
Degree Stipend: Master's or Doctorate degree stipends are paid on a prorated per credit rate.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and 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 veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link:
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC's work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.
Health Benefits:
Adjunct faculty may become eligible for benefits if they work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only - benefits would begin on the first day of the working month after working 50% or more for two consecutive quarters).
Newly-hired adjunct faculty are eligible for PEBB insurance benefits when they have taught 50 percent or more of a full-time workload* for two consecutive quarters at one or more public higher education institutions, going on benefits the start of the second quarter at 50% or more. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the
Adjunct faculty who initially meet the State Board Retirement Plan Eligibility criteria after June 30, 2011 are given the option to participate in the State Board Plan (TIA) or to participate in TRS 3, and have 30 days to make a choice. The eligibility threshold for participation in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIA) is 50 percent of a full-time workload* at one or more college districts or the State Board for two consecutive quarters. There may be other options available under limited circumstances.
*Half time is defined as one-half of the full-time academic workload as determined by each institution, except that half time for community and technical colleges faculty employees is governed by RCW 28B.50.489.
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