Seattle Colleges Hiring for Full-time Faculty – English (Tenure Track) at Seattle, WA Full Time

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Position Summary:

South Seattle College (main campus) is seeking two full-time, tenure-track English faculty members who are invested in developing dynamic, anti-bias anti-racist (ABAR)-centric curricula, cultivating authentic student engagement and self-reflection. Our division embraces dynamic instruction, inclusivity, and student empowerment as essential to our mission. We invite candidates invested in developing their holistic understanding and compassion for diverse experiences and a plurality of knowledges to co-create with like-minded faculty in the Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS). These positions will shape the direction of the English department working collaboratively with full-time and part-time colleagues in all disciplines.  

SSC is hiring 7 tenure-track faculty members in the AHSS area. We are seeking applicants energized by interdisciplinary projects and curriculum development for a community college. AHSS faculty invite students to bring their lived experiences, knowledges, and whole selves to the classroom, and we look for full-time faculty prepared to create supportive and welcoming learning environments in which students and colleagues will flourish. The successful candidates will teach classes in First-Year Composition and may be asked to instruct in the broader suite of English courses based on their expertise/experience: Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Pre-college Writing, Literature, Applied Composition, etc. Additionally, the successful candidates will work collaboratively with faculty and community partners to generate new courses and revise current English curriculum. The faculty members will work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and community members in a campus culture that centers student success and multicultural understanding. There may also be opportunities for candidates to take on administrative roles such as writing center coordinator or English coordinator if they have the interest or aptitude. The full-time positions start Fall Quarter 2023; however, there may be opportunities to begin teaching courses in Summer 2023. All faculty (FT or PT) teach on part-time contracts during the summer quarter, as per the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) collective bargaining agreement.  

About South Seattle College and the division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences: Celebrating over 50 years, South Seattle College is one of three colleges in the Seattle Colleges District serving approximately 15,000 students each year. South Seattle College’s main campus is located on the traditional Land of the Duwamish people in West Seattle, with satellite campuses at Georgetown, the New Holly Learning Center, and the Harbor Island Training Center. 

Our programs include over 25 professional and technical career training programs, Basic and Transitional Studies, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Business degrees to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, in addition to three B.A.S. (bachelor of applied science) degrees. We also serve students concurrently enrolled in high school as well as English Language Learners, and we offer continuing education classes.  

At South Seattle College, equity, diversity, inclusion, and community are central to the education of our students and the thriving of all members of our faculty, staff, and the larger community. South Seattle College aspires to be an actively anti-bias and anti-racist learning institution. This aspiration is ongoing, evolving and institution-wide, and it requires deep personal and collective commitment and accountability. We proudly support our first-generation students, immigrants, refugees, undocumented students, LGBTQIA+ students, veterans, international students, Running Start students, and students of all abilities through innovative resources. We empower the campus community to explore, engage, and celebrate intersectional equity.  

The Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS) embraces dynamic instruction, inclusivity, and student empowerment as essential to our mission.  Faculty are deeply invested in growing our instructional community with values rooted in using teaching as a tool to dismantle the systemic racism, colonialism, and imperialism implicit to higher education.  Our English department is grounded in a dedication to grappling with the layered complexity of the past and present is a cornerstone of all AHSS disciplines.   

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by American Federation of Teachers.

Compensation for this role is $74,067 per year. 

Application Procedures:

• Attached current resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how you meet the duties and responsibilities, and requirements for the position. 

Per CBA guidelines, this position will be posted for 30 days. To receive the best candidate pool possible, a first review will occur around the 30-day mark. The hiring manager has the right to contact candidates at any time during the posting timeframe. The position will remain open until filled.

What you’ll be doing:

Philosophy & Values  

Successful candidates: 

• Reflect and engage with their individual positionality and identity within the classroom environment to holistically care for students as whole persons enrolled in an open access institution. 
• Understand English as a discipline that is a pivotal opportunity for cultural healing within education through social justice to dismantle the systemic racism, colonialism, and imperialism implicit to higher education.  
• Values education as a vehicle for life-long learning and personal growth 

Curriculum & Department Vision   

Successful candidates: 

• Contribute to an English department which is responsive to college values, student needs, and interdisciplinary faculty/staff partnerships.  
• Develop curricula which welcome and celebrate multiple Englishes and diverse perspectives on Composition and creative expression that move beyond traditional course offerings, inviting students’ experiences, Indigenous ways of knowing, and interdisciplinary collaborations.   
• Design and implement assessment and grading practices which center ABAR pedagogical frameworks and values.  

Pedagogy & Classroom Expectations  

Successful candidates: 

• Welcome and center the experiences, stories, and knowledges from historically marginalized sources in learning spaces.  
• Embrace students’ prior knowledge and lived experience as foundational to learning in the English classroom; work to recognize students as co-creators of the curriculum and classroom community norms and values. 
• Teach 15 credit hours per quarter (Fall / Winter / Spring); fulfill contractual obligations outlined in faculty AFT contract.  
• Teach First-year Composition as well as courses in the suite of English offerings (as needed). 
• Deliver innovative instruction serving diverse learning styles and educational backgrounds for a variety of career and academic pathways.   

Communication & Collaboration  

Successful candidates: 

• Engage stakeholders (students, higher ed partners, student services, Indigenous communities, creative communities) to help inform department growth.  
• Perform professional responsibilities as specified in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.  
• Contribute to the college by engaging in instruction-adjacent work (e.g., serving on committees, revising/reviewing course outlines, assessment norming, and faculty-driven initiatives).  
• Develop and facilitate strong interpersonal relationships and collaborative teams.
• Actively participate in the evolution of South as an ABAR institution through engagement in professional development, district/campus initiatives, and individual projects.   

What you’ll bring:

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Demonstrated teaching experience within diverse communities and settings.  
• Knowledge of First-Year Composition instruction, contemporary issues, perspectives, and critical approaches.  
• Experience utilizing practices informed by equity, diversity, and inclusion.  
• MA, or equivalent, in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Literature, Ethnic/Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, or a related field (degree conferred by Fall 2023)    
• Background designing and implementing new courses, programs, or curricula (classes, workshops, instructional modules, public-facing events)   
• Demonstrated engagement in connecting with and building collaborative relationships across diverse communities.   

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn instructional technologies and modalities (e.g., using learning management systems such as Canvas to teach online, hybrid and/or web-enhanced courses, engaging students in digital literacy and library resources).  
• Additional expertise in one (1) or more of the following areas desired but not required: 

* Teaching and/or research in pre-college English
* Teaching and/or research in Technical Writing 
* Writing Center research and/or administrative experience 
* Teaching and/or research in Ethnic/Cultural Studies 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement 

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyber bullying”. 

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873 

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.