"Part Time Faculty - Communication Studies"

This is an open continuous application process to apply for Part Time Faculty - Communication Studies 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.

The Communication Studies & Journalism department is a small but influential department offering classes like introduction to communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication, news writing, and mass media, as well as 300 level general education courses for Highline's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees including Presentation Skills and Organizational Communication. The department additionally runs the Public Speaking Center on campus.

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 $1,153.31 to $1,234.67. Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information (See 205 Part-time Faculty Placement and Salary).

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching: Teach courses in the Communication Studies Department. Teaching assignments will primarily be for in-person and hybrid courses on our main campus in Des Moines, WA. Having online teaching experience is a bonus.
• Service: Engage in department, division, and college initiatives.
• Professional development: Maintain competence in teaching and the discipline through professional development activities.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree (or higher) in Communication Studies or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (pending degrees must be verified by a letter from the granting institution).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community college teaching experience.
• Education or Professional experience in Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Leadership.
• Demonstrated experience working with students from all backgrounds.
• Academic training or experience in assessment and curriculum design.

About Highline College
Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. 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.