Part Time Faculty - Philosophy
Part Time Faculty - Philosophy
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$ 1238 - 1326
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Job Description
General Summary
Highline College delivers innovative education and training opportunities to foster personal and professional success in our multicultural world and global economy.
Current Openings:
Winter 2025 PHIL&101: Introduction to Philosophy 2 sections online asynchronous)
For descriptions and information on classes offered through this department please visit Highlines Catalog.
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 $1238.00 to $1326.00. Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information here (Download PDF reader).
Thank you for your interest in Highline College.Essential Tasks
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instruction to students and help promote effective learning;
- Ensure that course content is consistent with department guidelines;
- Maintain communication with department coordinator and students;
- Incorporate an equityminded approach to teaching.
At Highline successful faculty applicants demonstrate the ability to:- 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.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters or PhD degree in Philosophy from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent; AND
- At least two quarters of experience teaching Philosophy as a Lecturer Instructor Assistant Professor or related position; AND
- Experience teaching an online collegelevel course in Philosophy using a learning management system.
- Community college teaching experience
- Prior successful work with a diverse student population
Supplemental Information
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.
Our college:
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 here. More than 350000 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. At Highline we are proud of our diversity. 80 of enrollees are students of color and speak over 150 languages. We also have an active LGBTQ population.
Our Commitment:
Highline prioritizes diversity equity inclusion antiracism and access for all students staff and faculty which is evident in ourMission Vision and Valuesas well as ourLand and Labor Acknowledgment. We are proud to be one of the most diverse colleges in the state and stand committed to the wellbeing 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 employees 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.
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:- 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.
- Letter of application (twopage maximum recommended). The letter should address your ability to meet the FACULTYWIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES of the position.
- 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 College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.
NONDISCRIMINATION 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.You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting Access Services; TTY.
Employment Type
Part-Time
