"Part Time Faculty - Economics"

This is an open continuous application process to apply for Part Time Faculty - Economics positions 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.

Highline College delivers innovative education and training opportunities to foster personal and professional success.

Teaching assignments include online and daytime in-person courses.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching: Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of all students; in collaboration with colleagues, identify and implement strategies designed to provide access for all. Engage in self-reflective practice. Classes will be offered online and in-person.

Teach introductory classes in Microeconomics (Econ201) and Macroeconomics (Econ 202)

Fall quarter we will have up to three sections including T/TH Hybrid courses and asynchronous online sections

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 $1,238.38 to $1,326.13. Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information here (Download PDF reader) (See 205 Part-time Faculty Placement and Salary).

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.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written English with students and colleagues of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's or PhD degree in Economics from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent. MBA or other master's degree with significant economics courses on transcript also considered; AND

Experience teaching college level economics

Desired Qualifications:

• Community college teaching experience;
• Prior successful work with individuals of all cultures and backgrounds.

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.