Political Science Tenure Track
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General Summary
Open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by March 7 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 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.Highline prioritizes diversity equity inclusion antiracism and access for all students staff and faculty which is evident in ourMission Vision and Values. 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 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 comprehensivebenefits package which includes excellent medical dental life and longterm disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement Systems.
Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates associates and bachelors degrees in highquality academic transfer pathways workforce training and Adult Basic Education.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Highline College (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for a fulltime tenure track faculty position inPolitical Science.
This position is expected to begin in September 2025.Essential Tasks
Professional Responsibilities
Please address the following responsibilities in your cover letter. If you dont have experience in an academic setting please address them within the context of your professional experience:
Teaching: Teach courses in Political Science. Teaching assignments may include evening/weekend online hybrid and offcampus sections. Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidencebased 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 selfreflective practice. Fulltime faculty typically teach the equivalent of 15 credits per quarter.
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 collegewide 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 evidencebased practices for culturally response inclusive and antiracist pedagogies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- MA and/or PhD in Political Science or closely related field such as Public Administration International Studies or Ethnic Studies. For closely related field transcripts should reflect significant Political Science content.
Pending degrees must be completed by September 2025 and verified by a letter from the granting institution.Desired Qualifications:We desire a candidate with one or more of the following qualifications. We expect the successful candidate to have only some of these qualifications. If these are not evident in your resume be sure to discuss them in your cover letter:
Experience with dullenrollment or high school instruction;
Working knowledge of the politics of social groups historically alienated from the American political system (i.e. working class people of color immigrants LGBTQ);
Ability to teach Political Science courses (i.e. Introduction to Political Science American Government);
Proficient in language(s) in addition to English.
Supplemental Information
ABOUT THE POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT:
Highline College welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. HC faculty value selfreflective 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 noncredit ESL program to creditbearing certificate and degree programs. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to use equityminded 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 Political Science.
Candidates should be able and excited to teach a range of lowerdivision political science courses such as American Government State and Local Government and Introduction to Political Science. Ability to teach courses in Ethic and Gender Studies would also be an asset.
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 theHighline College Education Associationa faculty union affiliated with the Washington Education Association.
We welcome applications from outside of Washington State. Applicants invited to an oncampus 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: Tell us about an experience you have had in the classroom or in your workplace where you were made uncomfortable by circumstances surrounding diversity. How did you handle it Reflect on your discomfort using your own and your student or colleagues social identities as context. What changes did you make to your practice or work strategies based on that experience How did it help you grow in your teaching and /or broaden your perspective Effective responses will demonstrate awareness of yoursocial identities knowledge of students or others with whom youve worked and examples of strategies you have used to support equitable and inclusive classrooms or places of work.
Note: If your previous experiences do not involve working with students you are encouraged to frame your responses to this question using your experiences working in the field and/or how this informs your vision of becoming an educator.
3. 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.
4. 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: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for your application;
5. 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 acceptedin 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 EMPLOYMENTA standard 170day 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.This is a unionrepresented position subject to aCollective Bargaining Agreement.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.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: APPLICATION HELPShould 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.
HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHighline College is an equalopportunity 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 ACCOMMODATIONSThe 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.
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
Full Time
