Open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by Jan 13, 2025.
Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.
Highline prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud to be one of the most diverse colleges in the state and stand committed to the well-being of our global community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Highline offers a unique variety of affinity groups for faculty to join; including, the Faculty and Staff of Color Group and LGBTQ+ Task Force.
We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and encourage all qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Highline College offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement Systems. Additionally, we offer ample paid time off, as well as hybrid work and we value work-life balance.
Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates, associate's and bachelor's degrees in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, and Adult Basic Education
THE OPPORTUNITY
Highline College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time lecturer position in the Physical Sciences and Life, Ocean and General Sciences (LOGS) department to teach courses in Geology, Environmental Sciences, and other areas based on instructor qualifications and specialties.
This position is expected to begin in September 2025.Essential Tasks
Professional Responsibilities
Please address the following responsibilities in your cover letter. If you don't have experience in an academic setting, please address them within the context of your professional experience:
Teaching: Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of diverse students; in collaboration with colleagues, identify and implement strategies designed to close equity gaps experienced by students from historically minoritized groups. Engage in self-reflective practice. Engage in self-reflective practice. Lecturers typically teach the equivalent of 40 credits per academic year;
Advising/ Coaching/ Mentoring: Work with students outside of class to help them choose courses and get connected with campus and community resources. Participate in professional learning opportunities focused on culturally responsive advising and establishing relationships with students;
Collaborate with colleagues/participate in shared governance: In collaboration with colleagues, engage in continuous improvement through college-wide assessment processes. Participate in department, division, and other College activities, including College governance. Establish and maintain respectful, ethical, and professional relationships with students and colleagues;
Professional development/ ongoing professional learning: Engage in ongoing professional learning. This includes remaining current in your discipline and evidence-based practices for culturally response, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogies.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree (or higher) in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science or related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent; ANDEvidence of ability to teach Geology 101 (Physical Geology) and Environmental Science 101 through educational background, teaching experience, or previous work experience.Pending degrees must be verified by a letter from the granting institution validating that the degree will be completed prior to September 2025.
Evidence of ability (through educational background, teaching experience, or previous work experience) to teach two of the following:ENVS&101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
ENVS 102 - Local Environmental Issues and ImpactsENVS 103 - Global Environmental IssuesOCEA&101 - Introduction to OceanographyGESC 190 - Science SeminarGESC 100 - Roots of Science BIOL&100 - Survey of Life PrinciplesBIOL 160 - General BiologyBIOL 212 - Animal Biology
Experience teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face classes;Previous teaching experience in Higher education, particularly at community colleges;A demonstrated commitment to supporting students from a variety of backgrounds;Academic advising experience;Ability to speak additional languages. Supplemental Information
ABOUT THE LOGS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT:
This position will be in both the Physical Science and the LOGS (Life, Ocean and General Science) department. Both departments work to empower our diverse student community to achieve their educational goals through innovative instruction, curriculum, placement, and support. For more information on the Physical Science Department, see https://www.highline.edu, https://directory.highline.edu/?dept=PSCI, https://directory.highline.edu/?dept=LOGS or contact Eric Baer at (206) 592-3513 or ebaer@highline.edu
HIGHLINE COLLEGE OFFERS:Robust support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship;A friendly, supportive, and highly engaged work environment with diverse colleagues;Support for continued professional growth, including conference funding, internal curriculum development grants, annual professional development events, and established community partnerships.
All Highline College faculty have the opportunity to engage labor issues and collectively bargain through the Highline College Education Association, a faculty union affiliated with the Washington Education Association.
We welcome applications from outside of Washington State. Applicants invited to an on-campus interview may be eligible for a stipend to help offset the cost of travel.
Application Process To be considered for this position, applicants must include the following items in their application package:
Cover Letter: Letter of formal application that addresses how your experience and education qualify you to perform the professional responsibilities listed above
Supplemental Question: Highline College is committed to improving the success of our racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse students and closing equity gaps experienced by students from historically minoritized groups. We believe that critical self-reflection is a key element in this process. Please attach a statement (approximately 500 to 700 words) describing how you have integrated elements of culturally relevant and inclusive teaching methods into your professional practice. Effective responses will demonstrate awareness of your social identities, knowledge of students or others with whom you've worked, and examples of strategies you have used
Curriculum Vitae: Detailed curriculum vitae (resume) of all relevant educational and professional experience, including a listing of courses taught. Be sure your resume demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications.
Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. International transcripts MUST include a foreign transcript evaluation by an approved credential evaluation service: https://www.naces.org/members. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for your application;
References: A list of four current professional references with name, relationship to candidate, address, email address, and telephone number. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of a list of professional references. References should not include immediate family members.
All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your NeoGov account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an incorrect delivery.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A standard 170-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act.
Prior to employment, the candidate must complete a sexual misconduct declaration form, and pass a sexual misconduct check.
If hired you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) a resident whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country.
Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
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.
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 legally 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.
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, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@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.
