Posting will remain open until filled. Priority screening for application received by March 23, 2023.  

THE OPPORTUNITY

Highline College (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time tenure track faculty position in English. The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to use equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning for racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse students, including designing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments relevant to students; valuing what students already know; and empowering students to demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways as appropriate for the discipline(s) or program(s). Candidates should be able and excited to teach composition courses in the English Department (teaching assignment may include evening/weekend, online, hybrid, and off-campus sections); advise students in developing and monitoring their academic plans; develop curriculum in consultation with the English department; provide support to the Writing Center as needed.

HC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. HC faculty value self-reflective practice and continued professional growth. We strive to cultivate a welcoming and supportive learning environment for our diverse students, including a significant number of students who transition from our very large non-credit ESL program to credit-bearing certificate and degree programs. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

HC English Department faculty teach an equivalent of 15 credits per quarter, advise students, and participate in College service.

This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter, September 2023.

ABOUT HIGHLINE COLLEGE

Established in 1961, Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates as well as associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, and Adult Basic Education.  We serve transfer students, Running Start students, Professional-Technical students, International Students, Adult Basic Education students, English Language Learners, students with intellectual disabilities, and lifelong learners of all ages.  

Committed to the success of all students and to closing racial equity gaps, Highline College is the most diverse community college in Washington State and one of the most diverse in the United States. 20% of current students identify as Black/African American, 18% identify as Asian, 18% identify as White, 16% identify as Hispanic/Latinx, 2% identify as Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 1% identify as Native American or Alaska Native, and .7% identify as Filipino. Highline’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.  Highline aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics of our region.  This aspiration reflects both our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice, and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty.

MISSION: As a South King County college striving for social justice, Highline College partners with global students as they envision, plan and achieve their educational and professional goals.  Adopted October 2022. 

VISION: Highline College creates anti-racist, equitable pathways in higher education to close opportunity gaps experienced by our students. We support employees to foster the conditions for student and workplace equity. We accept people as they are and honor the life experience they bring. We are cultivating a collaborative learning community that centers the well-being of the whole person and provides a sense of belonging. We highly regard the families and support systems that enable our success and acknowledge that by working together we are limitless.  

    VALUES: Highline College seeks to live out these values in everyday practice: 

• Accessibility
• Accountability
• Cultural Responsiveness and Agency
• Environmental Sustainability
• Equity-First Focus
• Life-Long Learning
• Partnership with local and global communities
• Respect
• Social Justice
• Student-Centered Approaches
• Transparency

• Core Theme 1: Reduce barriers and close equity gaps to access for all community members
• Core theme 2:  Increase educational success and close equity gaps; collaborate to improve
• Core theme 3: Create a more inclusive working and learning environment and a more valued, visible relationship with communities we serve

For more information, please visit the Accreditation website.

LOCATION: Highline College is located in a diverse community just 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle, with easy access to a dynamic urban arts scene, world-class cultural and sporting events, and unsurpassed outdoor recreation opportunities.  The college annually serves more than 16,500 students, and with a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages, Highline has been consistently ranked as one of the most diverse colleges in the nation.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE OFFERS:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to increase access, improve learning, and strengthen partnerships with our surrounding community;

• Robust support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship;

• A friendly, supportive, and highly engaged work environment with diverse colleagues;

• Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs. 

Please address the following in your application. If you don’t have experience in an academic setting, please address within the framework of your professional experience:

• Teaching: Teach courses in the English Department (teaching assignment may include evening/weekend, online, hybrid, and off-campus sections); Provide on-campus and/or online instruction in English designed to promote effective learning; 
• Service: Participate in department, division, and other College activities, including College governance;
• Advising: Advise students in planning their educational programs and in selecting courses; pursue appropriate professional development activities related to advising; 
• Professional development: Remain current in discipline(s)/program(s), including participating in the design, assessment, review and revision of courses, where appropriate, in response to developments in the field.

Faculty-wide skills and abilities

• Active, inclusive, and culturally relevant learning: Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success; Incorporate an equity-minded approach to teaching and learning; Commitment to closing equity and achievement gaps; Adopt and use equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning for all students, including designing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments relevant to students; valuing what students already know; and empowering students to demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways as appropriate for the discipline(s) or program(s). Encourage students to ask questions, confront limits, recognize complexities, think critically, and challenge assumptions. Convey information and expectations clearly, listening carefully, encouraging students to communicate, and acting with respect, enthusiasm, and empathy toward students. 

• Cultural responsiveness and a commitment to equity: Demonstrate culturally-responsive teaching practices; Demonstrate cultural responsiveness in interactions with students and co-workers, and within the community. Encourage students to ask questions, confront limits, recognize complexities, think critically, and challenge assumptions. 

• Collaborative approaches: Establish and maintain respectful, ethical, and professional relationships with students and colleagues. Complete other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Self-reflective practice: Develop, assess, and analyze student achievement of course learning outcomes with goal of enhancing and improving student learning; Develop, monitor, and assess student learning outcomes and fully participate in the college’s program improvement/program review process;

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or higher) in English or closely-related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent. (Pending degrees must be verified by a letter from the granting institution.) This can include a Master’s in Fine Arts (MFA), Rhetoric and Composition, Literature, or TESOL; AND

• Experience teaching composition courses.

Desired Qualifications:

• Training in and/or experience teaching writing courses, composition and rhetoric, or technical writing; 

• Experience working with multilingual learners. Qualified to teach Umoja and cohort-specific models designed to serve our Black and Latinx student population;

• Writing Center experience a plus.

SALARY, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Salary and Benefits:
Initial annual salary placement ranges from $ 69,069-78,871 based on current contract for a standard 170-day contract. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale. Placement on the salary scale in accordance with the HC-Highline College Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

A standard 170-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. 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 https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

Conditions of Employment:

• a U.S. citizen, AND 
• 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 www.highline.edu 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 resume; (Attachment: Resume);

• A letter of interest addressing the minimum qualifications, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as they support the duties and responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter). Successful candidates should expect that screening committees will be interested in learning how their education and experiences support the faculty-wide skills and abilities;

• 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 February 27, 2023.

Applications received 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.

Posted: February 06, 2023
Tentative first round interviews via phone/SparkHire: March
Tentative final interviews (modality TBD):March/April
Offer by end of April 2023

 
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline
 
NEED APPLICATION HELP?
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.  
 
HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
 
TITLE IX POLICY
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). 

The Title IX Coordinator, Danielle Slota, can be reached at (206) 592-3600 or DSlota@Highline.edu.  2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198.  Building 12, President’s Office.

The 504 Coordinator, Jenni Sandler, can be reached at (206) 592-3474 or JSandler@Highline.edu.  2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198.  Building 25, 5th Floor.

The Chief Human Resources Officer, Steven Sloniker, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or SSloniker@Highline.edu.  2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198.  Building 12, Human Resources.

You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting Access Services (206) 592-3857; TTY (206) 870-4853.