Part Time Faculty - Philosophy

General Summary

Highline College delivers innovative education and training opportunities to foster personal and professional success in our multicultural world and global economy. 

Current Openings:
Winter 2025 – PHIL&101: Introduction to Philosophy (2 sections, online asynchronous)

For descriptions and information on classes offered through this department, please visit Highline’s Catalog.
 
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 $1,238.00 to $1,326.00. Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information here (Download PDF reader).

Thank you for your interest in Highline College. 

Essential Tasks

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide instruction to students and help promote effective learning;
• Ensure that course content is consistent with department guidelines;
• Maintain communication with department coordinator and students;
• Incorporate an equity-minded approach to teaching.

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 culturally responsive 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. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s or PhD degree in Philosophy from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent; AND
• At least two quarters of experience teaching Philosophy as a Lecturer, Instructor, Assistant Professor, or related position; AND 
• Experience teaching an online college-level course in Philosophy using a learning management system.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Community college teaching experience
• Prior successful work with a diverse student population

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.

Our college:
Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges here. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup, and many other Coast Salish tribes. At Highline we are proud of our diversity. 80% of enrollees are students of color and speak over 150 languages. We also have an active LGBTQ population.

Our Commitment:
Highline prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values as well as our Land and Labor Acknowledgment. We are proud to be one of the most diverse colleges in the state and stand committed to the well-being of our global community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Highline offers a unique variety of affinity groups for employees to join including the Faculty and Staff of Color Group and LGBTQ Task Force.
We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and encourage all qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. 

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:

1. 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.
2. Letter of application (two-page maximum, recommended). The letter should address your ability to meet the FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES of the position.
3. 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/

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 DSlota@Highline.edu.  2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198.  Building 12, President’s 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, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@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.

Salary : $1,238 - $1,326