Geology Faculty (Tenure Track) - Highline College

Highline College (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for one full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Geology department. The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to use equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning for racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse 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). Candidates should be able and excited to teach a range of core courses in Geology, including physical geology, geomorphology, natural disasters, environmental geology, Geology of the Pacific Northwest, geoscience field courses, and one or more courses in the instructor's area(s) of interest such as Planetary Geology, Global Climate Change, Oceanography, Environmental Science, and/or Paleontology.

HC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. HC faculty value self-reflective practice and continued professional growth. We strive to cultivate a welcoming and supportive learning environment for our diverse students, including a significant number of students who transition from our very large non-credit ESL program to credit-bearing certificate and degree programs. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

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.

This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter, September 2023.

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