Part Time Faculty - Communication Studies
- Employer
- Highline College
- Location
- Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, WA, WA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
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 part-time communication studies faculty to teach primarily be for in-person and hybrid courses on our main campus starting the 2023 - 2024 academic 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 Highline’s 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 $1,153.31 to $1,234.67 Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information (See 205 Part-time 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 in-person 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.
FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
At Highline, successful faculty applicants demonstrate the ability to:
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Communication Studies or closely related field from 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 Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working with students from a diversity of backgrounds.
- Academic training or experience in assessment and curriculum design.
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.
NEED HELP?
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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following three attachments to be considered complete:
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.
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/
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.
Organization
Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes 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.
- Website
- https://www.highline.edu/
- Telephone
- 2065923270
- Location
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2400 S. 240th St.
Des Moines
Washington
98198
US
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