Posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by May 12, 2024.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Highline College (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for one full-time, Lecture faculty position for the BAS Elementary Education department. The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to use equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning 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 the discipline and program. Candidates should be able and excited to teach courses for the BAS in Elementary Education including: ELA Methods Reading Methods, Social and Legal Foundations, Language and Culture, Planning Instruction, Assessment, Professional Leadership and Advocacy, and take on full responsibility of residency supervision.

• Honor HC’s mission to strive for social justice and partner with our global students to envision, plan and achieve their educational and professional goals;
• Care about student success and collaborate on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations;
• Engage in equity pedagogy to support the success of our racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse student population;
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others;
• Value intellectual curiosity and innovation.

• Teaching:   Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for diverse students and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse students; in collaboration with colleagues, identify and implement strategies designed to close equity gaps experienced by students from historically minoritized groups. Because teaching is a complex activity, engage in self-reflective practice and continued professional growth. Teaching assignments may include daytime. afternoon/evening, weekend, face-to-face, hybrid, online, and/or off-campus classes, when appropriate;
• Advising/ Coaching/ Mentoring: Work with students outside of class, individually or in small groups, to assist them in choosing courses and to help them 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 college-wide 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 tied to the position responsibilities. This includes remaining current in your discipline(s)/field and in evidence-based practices for culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogies.