About the Department

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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

   The Highline College Economics department is actively looking for part-time economics faculty. Teaching assignments include online and daytime in-      person courses.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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. Classes will be offered online and in-person.

Teach introductory classes in Microeconomics (Econ201) and Macroeconomics (Econ 202)

Fall quarter we will have up to three sections including T/TH Hybrid courses and asynchronous online sections

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 $1,238.38 to $1,326.13.Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information here(DownloadPDF reader) (See 205 Part-time Faculty Placement and Salary).

Position Duties

FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
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 research-based 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 student-learning outcomes and use assessment data to modify instruction.  

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written English with students and colleagues of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities, with a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s or PhD degree in Economics from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent. MBA or other master’s degree with significant economics courses on transcript also considered; AND

Experience teaching college level economics

Desired Qualifications: 

Prior successful work with a diverse student population. 

Other Qualifications

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 16,500 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, Professional-Technical 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, four-year 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.

NEEDHELP?

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 6:00AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Your online application must include the following four attachments to be considered complete:

1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position.
2. A letter of application (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES for appointment and, to the extent applicable, the DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS of the position.

Transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts 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 (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 websitehttps://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/

The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.