Job description

General Summary
This posting will remain open until the position is filled, application received by September 22 , 2022, 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 Diversity & Global Studies [DGS] department is actively looking for part-time faculty to teach Intro to Islamic Studies, which will be offered as an in-person, hybrid course for Winter 2023 quarter. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to use equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning for racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse students, including delivering 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 or program. Candidates should be able to teach one course in the DGS Department and develop a curriculum in consultation with the DGS department.

For descriptions and information on the class offered through the DGS department, please visit this URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjYfvw5UsFm2vDyMXmnT4lD1q6FHwOnTj_wecpXgIT0/edit?usp=sharing

Salary will depend upon the number of classes taught.

Thank you for your interest in Highline College.

Essential Tasks
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach Introduction to Islamic Studies, which is one in-person, hybrid course in the DGS Department in Fall 2022;
• Demonstrate culturally-responsive teaching practices;
• Incorporate an equity-minded approach to teaching and learning;
• Provide instruction in English designed to promote effective learning;
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
• Develop, assess, and analyze student achievement of course learning outcomes with the goal of enhancing and improving student learning;
• Develop, monitor, and assess student learning outcomes and fully participate in the college’s program improvement/program review process;
• Complete other related duties and special projects as assigned.

FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Adopt and use equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning for all 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 the discipline(s) or program(s);
• Demonstrate commitment to student learning including planning, organizing, and creating an interactive, cooperative, and mutually respectful learning environment incorporating research-based practices to teaching and assessment;
• Encourage students to ask questions, confront limits, recognize complexities, think critically, and challenge assumptions;
• Convey information and expectations clearly, listening carefully, encouraging students to communicate, and acting with respect, enthusiasm, and empathy toward students;
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, including being professional, honest, and ethical in the selection and delivery of course content;
• Establish and maintain respectful, ethical, and professional relationships with students and colleagues;
• Demonstrate cultural responsiveness in interactions with students and co-workers, and within the community.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Master's degree (or higher) in Islamic Studies or a closely related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent. (Pending degrees must be verified by a letter from the granting institution.); AND

• Experience teaching at a 2- or 4-year college.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience teaching Introduction to Islamic Studies;
• Experience working with multilingual learners.

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.
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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:

• 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 (two-page maximum, recommended). The letter should address your ability to meet the FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES of the position.
• A one-page 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 (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/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $48,258.65 - $58,097.91 per year

Work Location: One location

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