High School Completion Tenure Track Faculty (F)

DESCRIPTION: Edmonds College is seeking a High School Completion Tenure Track Faculty member.

This position is enabled by the Our Colleges, Our Future Act of 2021 to guarantee equitable access and educational success for all, particularly for students from communities of color and low-income communities. The college seeks faculty who demonstrate enthusiasm for learning, are able to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can employ student-centered approaches and instructional technology effectively, and who work collaboratively with students, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity, equity, inclusion, and student learning and success.

As a High School Completion Faculty Member, you will be responsible for teaching and providing leadership in various High School Completion courses, including, but not limited to a variety of student success-focused high school completion programs: Edmonds Career Access Program (EdCAP), an Open Doors program serving out-of-school youth ages 16 ¿ 21; and International High School, a program serving F-1 visa students seeking transition to college degree programs; and High School , a competency-based program serving adults 21 and older. This position requires a faculty member to have the ability to successfully teach and advise students from a variety of programs who are often in the same classroom. Faculty must have successful curriculum development and teaching experience with college and career success strategies and precollege math/science. Our faculty must have the ability to impart excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of high school completion courses. Many of the students served in the High School Completion Department are the furthest from educational justice. Therefore, our faculty must have experience fostering a climate of equity and belonging by exhibiting anti-racist and trauma-informed teaching practices.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing an inclusive & culturally responsive curriculum, preparing teaching materials, developing and assessing learning outcomes, assigning grades, maintaining required records, engaging in academic advising, and consulting with students. Other responsibilities include department head duties; participating in achieving the college¿s mission and goals; upholding the college¿s values; college governance via department and division work; committee assignments; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance training); and personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early morning, late afternoon, evening, or online classes. This is a tenure-track position reporting to the Dean of Precollege and has an anticipated start date in September 2025, and will have a 9-month service period.

Expertise in the field

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor¿s Degree in Adult Education, Education, Teaching, Secondary Teaching, OR a discipline-specific to high school graduation requirements from an accredited institution.
• Two years of full-time equivalent, successful experience teaching courses related to College and Career Success and math/science to adults and young adults in a community college or high school setting.
• Effective English speaking, writing, listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive teaching, learning and work environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success in designing and delivering instruction to academically underprepared young adults and adults from diverse backgrounds equivalent to at least two academic years including English language learners, adults returning to high school in a community college setting, and out-of-school youth.
• Experience developing, and adapting curriculum to collaboratively meet student learning outcomes and changing state requirements.
• Experience or knowledge of multiple approaches to teaching and learning, such as flexible learning, service learning, contextualized instruction, scaffolded design, or other research-based and innovative approaches that support increased student success.
• Experience in assessing the effectiveness of teaching methods and curriculum/program changes on student engagement and success..
• Evidence of ability to use technologies commonly used in instruction and office environments, including the ability to effectively use learning management systems in all class modalities.
• Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Bilingual/Multilingual

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

COMPENSATION:

The salary is based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education. The current range is $85,958.16 - $87,367.71 annually for a 172-day appointment, with contractually guided increases to $104,266.14 annually. The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• For education and degrees completed outside of the United States, an independent evaluation approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is needed before the hiring process will be completed.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Thorough responses to supplemental questions.
• Current résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• Unofficial Transcript(s) - Scan and attach them to your online application.

• Describe activities that demonstrate your collaborative leadership and participation in administrative activities or positions, such as department chair, campus committees, or organization/community-wide task forces.
• Describe your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strategies you would use as a tenured faculty member to contribute to the college¿s goal of being an anti-racist institution.
• Please describe how you develop a community of learners in your courses. How do you gain students¿ trust, on an individual and collective level, to risk learning something new, particularly something they might find difficult or distant from their lived experience?

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.