General Summary

• Honor HCs 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.

Essential Tasks

• 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;
• 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 response, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in Communication, Journalism, Mass Media or closely related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent. For closely related areas, transcripts should reflect significant related coursework.
• Pending degrees must be completed by September 2024 and verified by a letter from the granting institution.

• Training in and/or experience teaching higher education;
• Demonstrated experience working with students from a diversity of backgrounds;
• Experience working with multilingual learners.

Supplemental Information

ABOUT HIGHLINE COLLEGE
Established in 1961, Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates as well as associates and bachelors degrees in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, and Adult Basic Education. Highline College is the most diverse community college in Washington State and one of the most diverse in the United States. Highlines commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work.

ABOUT THE COMMUNICATIONS & JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT:
The Communication & Journalism Department is a collaborative group of faculty who stress best practices in teaching and learning. The Communication & Journalism Department serves students who intend to transfer after completing associate degrees, students in professional/technical programs, and students in applied Baccalaureate degrees. Classes offered include introduction to communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication, news writing, and mass media, as well as 300 level general education courses. The department runs the school paper, the Thunderword, and the Public Speaking Center on campus.

LOCATION: Highline College is located in a diverse community just 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle, with easy access to a dynamic urban arts scene, world-class cultural and sporting events, and unsurpassed outdoor recreation opportunities. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students, and with a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages, Highline has been consistently ranked as one of the most diverse colleges in the nation.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE OFFERS:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to increase access, improve learning, and strengthen partnerships with our surrounding community;
• Robust support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship;
• A friendly, supportive, and highly engaged work environment with diverse colleagues;
• Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

• Cover Letter: Letter of formal application that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the professional responsibilities listed above.

• Supplemental Question: Highline College is committed to improving the success of our racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse students and closing equity gaps experienced by students from historically minoritized groups. We believe that critical self-reflection is a key element in this process. Please attach a statement (approximately 500 to 700 words) describing how you have integrated elements of culturally relevant and inclusive teaching methods into your professional practice. Effective responses will demonstrate awareness of your social identities, knowledge of students or others with whom you've worked, and examples of stragies you have used

• Curriculum Vitae: Detailed curriculum vitae (resume) of all educational and professional experience, which includes a list of courses taught. Be sure your resume demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

• Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. International transcripts MUST include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members. Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required prior to hire.

• 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 accepted in lieu of a list of professional references.

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, Presidents 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, Steven Sloniker, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or SSloniker@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.