English and Writing Instructor - Indigenous Focus

student advising. The faculty member will also participate in the ongoing partnership between Green River College and the Muckleshoot Tribal College, the development of an American Indian & Indigenous Studies (AIIS) program at the college, as well as collaborations with other Indigenous staff, programs, and initiatives on campus. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about teaching and committed to the mission of community colleges. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the ancestral keepers of the land on which Green River College is located. We thank them for their immense contributions to our state and local, history, culture, economy, and identity as Washingtonians. ABOUT THE COLLEGE Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others. ABOUT THE ENGLISH DIVISION The English Division offers courses in developmental composition and reading, transfer-level composition, literature, technical and professional writing, cultural studies, humanities, creative writing, film, and study skills. The mission of the English Division is to support our students in developing skills and critical approaches that will enable them to engage and transform the world around them. The Division is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for students, faculty, staff, and administration. We integrate diverse literary and cultural texts in our curriculum, affirm students' multiple literacies, and foster pedagogical innovation. The English Division promotes a culture of mutual respect and collegiality among 18 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 35 adjunct faculty, who bring a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. The Division's impact and leadership extend to the campus and community, including through the operation of the Writing & Reading Center. Teaching ***This position includes a 2/3 teaching load of 2/2/2 (two courses per quarter) during the tenure process. Primary teaching responsibility consists of college-level writing courses, including ENGL 101 and research writing; teaching may also include literature, creative writing, developmental and technical writing, and film and cultural studies courses as available on the schedule, based on faculty member's education, experience, and interest. Curriculum and course development (e.g., writing, literature, film and cultural studies, learning communities, study abroad, etc.) with an Indigenous focus related to the local Muckleshoot Tribe, WA's federally recognized Tribes, and other U.S. Indigenous communities. Classes are to be offered in both face-to-face, as well as synchronous and asynchronous online and hybrid modalities. Service ***This position includes 1/3 course release (reassignment) time during the tenure process for additional service responsibilities; release time after the tenure process will be determined based on institutional needs. Join in the commitment of Green River College and the English Division to develop and sustain relationships with the federally recognized Muckleshoot Tribe, including following the protocols for the representation of and engagement with their literary, oral, historical,and traditional knowledges. Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary and multi-divisional program in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS) at Green River College, including the development of articulation agreements with our transfer partner institutions. Support and collaborate as possible with the Indigenous Student Success Center (ISSC), Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), and related student organizations. Standard faculty service responsibilities, not related to the release time, include participation on English division, instructional, and campus committees and projects, and student advising. Minimum Master's degree in the fields of Writing Studies (e.g., Rhetoric and Composition), English literature, Creative Writing, or other interdisciplinary fields such as American Indian Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education/Teaching, Humanities or similar degrees with a writing focus. Complementary degree, certificate, substantial coursework, curriculum development, or expertise in Indigenous, American Indian, or Native American Studies. Experience teaching writing at the college level. Candidates with experience in Tribal education but not college writing may be considered for an exception on a case-by-case basis. Experience with Indigenous teaching methodologies and educational models. Demonstrated experience in and commitment to building strong and effective relationships with Indigenous communities. Demonstrated ability and commitment to equity in working with students and colleagues from under-represented, marginalized, and under-served communities and identities. APPLICATION Complete ALL of the following steps: Cover letter that describes your experience and education related to teaching writing and other courses with an Indigenous focus, along with the other position responsibilities and qualifications listed in this announcement, including your experiences working in and with Indigenous communities. Curriculum Vitae Names of three references Supplemental questions Share your teaching philosophy related to Indigenous pedagogies and teaching methodologies with specific examples. Describe your experience, education, and professional development regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality.