Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking a creative and talented instructor focused on student success who has a strong knowledge background to fulfill the tenure-track role of Business Management Assistant Professor in the Corrections Education program located at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington.
This position is filled to fulfill a contract awarded to Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (WSBCTC) to operate a correctional education program at WSP in accordance with an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections. Walla Walla Community College and its employees working in a correctional education program are expected to follow all Department of Corrections (DOC) Policies, IT and other Security requirements, follow DOC Operational Memorandums, and comply with the Superintendent’s directions.
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by 7/7/2026 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section
General Description:
The current business faculty at Walla Walla Community College is an innovative group of educators focused on student success across the following business disciplines: business, management, marketing, communication, computer science, and accounting. An ability to teach each of these subjects is required for this position. WWCC faculty members are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality education for all WWCC students. The faculty uses a variety of strategies and technologies to reach the wide range of students enrolled at WWCC. We are seeking a creative, dynamic educator to join our team, bringing the specialized academic training and professional experience required to advance our business programs.
Desired Traits:
The faculty at WWCC are innovative and passionate professionals focused on student success. A successful candidate will also display the following traits:
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Pedagogy centered on student success.
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Commitment to the mission of the two-year college.
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Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
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Desire to invest time and energy in professional growth and interdisciplinary pursuits.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Ability to teach in multiple modalities (synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid) or the demonstrated capability to effectively manage an open-enrollment course where students concurrently work on different subjects.
Teaching and Related Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining curriculum; preparing appropriate class materials, tests, and assignments; evaluating and assessing student learning; assigning final grades to the students enrolled in the assigned course(s); and consulting with students as required by the instructional division.
Teaching includes both teaching and teaching-related activities. Teaching-related activities encompass classroom preparation; advising; curriculum development; requesting textbook orders; grading; Canvas shell development and maintenance; and student outcomes assessment, development, and implementation.
Examples of courses to be instructed include but are not limited to:
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Introduction to Business (BUS&101)
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Business Law (BUS&201)
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Small Business Management (BUS194)
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Principles of Accounting (ACCT&201)
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Sales and Customer Service (BUS102)
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QuickBooks (ACCT115)
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Introduction to Computers (CS110)
Essential Functions:
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Instruction: Develop, prepare, and teach college-approved lower and upper-division business courses. Provide clear explanations, assignments, and directions for students with a wide variety of abilities and diverse backgrounds.
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Technology & Course Management: Utilize available technology appropriate to assignments, such as Microsoft Suite and Canvas. Maintain course outlines and provide students with a comprehensive syllabus that includes the learning outcomes found on the master course outline.
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Evaluation & Assessment: Conduct appropriate and frequent evaluations of student performance and provide feedback so students are aware of their performance throughout the quarter. Assign and submit grades. Assess and report student learning outcomes.
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Records Maintenance: Maintain accurate student records including registrations, attendance, and book records.
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DOC Environment Student Tracking & Advising: Track individual student progression through block program milestones to determine where students are in the program. Advise and mentor students on program options, career plans, and graduation requirements.
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Committee & Institutional Service: Serve on a variety of college committees, including program advisory committees. Assist in the preparation of reports as needed by the college, i.e. accreditations, program reviews. Participate in commencement ceremonies.
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Safety, Security & Discipline: Flexibility to operate within a dynamic and changing environment while maintaining a security mindset. Follow progressive discipline procedures as needed.
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Institutional Communication: Maintain regular and timely communication via email with Education staff. Interact with those in custody and/or the public according to expected guidelines; treat students, custody staff, and co-workers with dignity and respect.
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Professional Growth: Maintain excellence in and commitment to professional development activities, which include discipline-specific knowledge and best teaching practices.
- Implement and practice diverse teaching and learning strategies understanding that students come with different educational preparedness.
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Design curriculum, assignments, and projects that align with course and college-wide learning outcomes.
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Develop student knowledge and mastery through consistent, timely formative and summative assessment.
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Design learning opportunities that recognize student diversity as well as foster a learning environment of inclusion and understanding.
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Ensure students develop the technological and digital literacy skills needed for success at four-year academic institutions or in professional-technical occupations.
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Engage in continuous professional growth and participate in activities that promote the Walla Walla Community College’s community and mission.
Qualifications:
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration or similar degree.
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Two years’ experience teaching post-secondary business courses.
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Two years’ experience/work in business.
Preferred Qualifications
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Participation in professional development activities and interdisciplinary projects.
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Teaching experience in various modes of instruction (face-to-face, hybrid, online synchronous and asynchronous).
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Demonstrated expertise in using technology tools within appropriate modalities.
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Demonstrated ability to work with persons from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
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Bilingual English/Spanish.
You don’t check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.
This is a full-time 212-day tenure-track Assistant Professor position is located inside the Washington State Penitentiary, an adult male prison. There are daily interactions with students (incarcerated individuals), instructors, counselors, DOC, and WWCC staff. Successful candidate must have the ability to travel between buildings with or without accommodations. Washington State Penitentiary is fully ADA compliant. The campus is tobacco free institution.
Faculty terms and conditions of employment are negotiated with their exclusive bargaining representative, the Association for Higher Education. A complete copy of the agreement can be found on the WWCC Human Resources Page.
Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and official college transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. All Walla Walla Community College staff members employed at one of the Correction Education facilities must be cleared by an FBI background check before being hired into such positions and successfully complete a 3-week corrections training program. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. The College is a tobacco-free campus.
Department of Correction positions are grant funded and funding is not guaranteed. Upon loss of grant funding, the position will end. WWCC does not absorb the cost to fund DOC grant positions.
Compensation:
The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule. Employee placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Salary is dependent on the number of days of the contract and the candidate’s placement on the negotiated faculty salary schedule. Initial placement is generally $90,257 - $134,484 (includes a 2.6% COLA effective 7/1/2026) for a standard 212-day contract, dependent on qualifications (additional compensation for doctorate degree). The College has a comprehensive faculty benefit program including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; and retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). The college also supports faculty professional development. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.
This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by July 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
- Online NEOGOV application.
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Cover letter (Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in this position. Please describe any professional experience, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate).
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Curriculum vitae or comprehensive resume
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Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
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Answers to two (3) supplemental questions
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Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.
