Part Time Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, WA
Job Type: PART TIME FACULTY
Job Number: 2024-2025 PTF - Education
Division: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Department: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Opening Date: 02/27/2025

General Summary
This is an open continuous application process to apply for Part Time Faculty - Early Childhood Education positions at Highline College.

The department coordinator will review applications to fill needs as they arise. Vacancies may be identified ahead of time, such as offering multiple classes in a subject in an upcoming quarter, or vacancies may occur with little notice, such as when needed to backfill in an unanticipated situation. There may be times when the department is not hiring for adjunct faculty.

Teaching assignments include evenings, weekends, online, and 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 all students; in collaboration with colleagues, identify and implement strategies designed to close educational gaps experienced by all students. Engage in self-reflective practice. Classes will be offered evenings, weekends, online and in-person.

Service & Collaboration: Attend department meetings, advisory committee meetings, and other community-led events as requested.

Professional development/ ongoing professional learning: Engage in ongoing professional learning. This includes remaining current in your discipline and evidence-based practices for culturally response, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogies; Complete and maintain all appropriate certifications, including Vocational-Technical Certification,
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 (Download PDF reader) (See 205 Part-time Faculty Placement and Salary).
Essential Tasks
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 student centered 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 all ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or higher) in early childhood education, education, human development, social work or related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent; AND
• Experience working with children birth to eight years of age and/or families in an early childhood education setting.
  • Pending degrees must be completed by September 2025 and verified by a letter from the granting institution.

Desired Qualifications:

• Fluency in English/Spanish or English/Somali;
• Significant experience working with individuals of various cultures and backgrounds;
• Knowledge of inclusive and special education practices in ECE through a disability justice lens;
• Experience teaching in higher education and/or providing professional development in teaching and learning;
• Experience supervising and/or supporting ECE practitioners in practicum placements;
• Demonstrated commitment to fair practices in education.

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.

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 equal opportunity and non-discrimination, with core goals of student attainment, 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
Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values.

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. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects all cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 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 website

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.
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 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, President's Office

For accessibility needs, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.
The Vice President of Human Resources, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.

You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting hrstaff@highline.edu.
Benefits for eligible employees are explained in detail on our page.

Part-time temporary positions are generally ineligible for benefits.
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Do you have a Master's degree (or higher) in early childhood education, education, human development, social work or related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent; ANDExperience working with children birth to eight years of age and/or families in an early childhood education setting? Pending degrees must be completed by September 2025 and verified by a letter from the granting institution.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that to be consider for this position my application must be complete. Your online application must include the following to be considered complete: 1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position; 2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the position.

• Yes
• No

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