Part Time Faculty - Communication Studies

Posting open until filled. Applications received by June 7th 2024 will receive priority consideration.

Highline College delivers innovative education and training opportunities to foster personal and professional success in our multicultural world and global economy.

The Highline College communication studies department is actively looking for parttime communication studies faculty to teach primarily be for inperson and hybrid courses on our main campus starting theacademic year.

The Communication Studies & Journalism department is a small but influential department offering classes like introduction to communication public speaking interpersonal communication news writing and mass media as well as 300 level general education courses for Highlines Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees including Presentation Skills and Organizational Communication. The department additionally runs the Public Speaking Center on campus.

Salary will depend upon the number of classes taught. Salary is based upon initial placement work experience and the number of assigned credits. The current salary range per credit hour is $1153.31 to $1234.67 Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information(See 205 Parttime Faculty Placement and Salary).


Thank you for your interest in Highline College.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching: Teach courses in the Communication Studies Department. Teaching assignments will primarily be for inperson and hybrid courses on our main campus in Des Moines WA. Having online teaching experience is a bonus.
• Service: Engage in department division and college initiatives.
• Professional development: Maintain competence in teaching and the discipline through professional development activities.

• Show commitment to student learning. This includes planning organizing and creating an interactive cooperative and mutually respectful learning environment incorporating researchbased practices to teaching and assessment.
• Challenge learners intellectually. This includes encouraging students to ask questions confront limits recognize complexities think critically and challenge assumptions.
• Practice culturally responsive instruction. This includes designing curriculum pedagogy and assessment that are relevant to students; valuing what students already know; and empowering students to demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways as appropriate for the discipline.
• Communicate effectively. This includes conveying information and expectations clearly listening carefully encouraging students to communicate and acting with respect enthusiasm and empathy toward students.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity. This includes but is not limited to being professional honest and ethical in the selection and delivery of course content.
• Assessment. Ability to assess studentlearning outcomes and use assessment data to modify instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree (or higher) in Communication Studies or closely related fieldfrom a regionally accredited institution (pending degrees must be verified by a letter from the granting institution).

• Community college teaching experience.
• Education or Professional experience in Public Speaking Introduction to CommunicationInterpersonal Communication Organizational Leadership.
• Demonstrated experience working with students from a diversity of backgrounds.
• Academic training or experience in assessment and curriculum design.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

ABOUT HIGHLINE COLLEGE
Founded in 1961 Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15 minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16500 students a student population of over 70 students of color representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity inclusion and social justice with core goals of student attainment diversity community Engagement and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students Running Start students ProfessionalTechnical students International students Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities Adult Basic Education and English Language Learners. In addition we offer six bachelor of applied science fouryear degrees.

MISSION AND VISION
As an essential part of our mission and vision diversity equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.

NEED HELP
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process please contact NEOGOV Technical Support atMonday Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following three attachments to be considered complete:

1. Resume/CV. Detailed resume/CV that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and the DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (particularly community college teaching in communication studies and demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations of the position.
2. Letter of application (twopage maximum recommended). The letter should address your ability to meet the FACULTYWIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES of the position.
3. A onepage response to the Supplemental Question.

Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work may be submitted; Official transcripts will be required upon employment.

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. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay the states free telecommunication access service.

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies see our website 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 ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 12 Presidents Office.

The 504 Coordinator Jenni Sandler can be reached ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 25 5th Floor.

The Chief Human Resources Officer Melanie Lawson can be reached ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 12 Human Resources.

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