English, Assistant; Tenure-Track Professor

English, Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor

The Arts & Humanities division is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time tenure track faculty member for Fall 2025 in the English department. The English faculty will perform duties and functions under the general direction of the Provost and shall be responsible primarily to the Dean of Arts & Humanities.

Bellevue College is working to center racial equity, social justice, and intercultural engagement to eliminate educational equity gaps and advance student success. Are you a committed educator interested in serving alongside others in these efforts?

The English department is seeking qualified candidates to fill two (2) full-time tenure-track faculty positions in the program. English faculty teach writing and reading at all levels to a diverse student body. The department also offers, on a rotating basis, a few literature courses each quarter. Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professors are expected to teach, assess, and advise students; participate in department, division, and college-wide governance;

engage in ongoing professional development, including equity training.

The successful candidate must reside in Washington State by the start of the position and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in person. This includes teaching on the Bellevue College campus and participating in non-teaching duties such as committee service, advising, and professional development activities. While there may be opportunities to teach online or hybrid courses, faculty are expected to maintain a significant presence on campus to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the college community.

Furthermore, we seek candidates who embrace culturally responsive pedagogy, value diverse perspectives, and demonstrate an ability to create welcoming learning spaces that foster student success. Candidates with experience advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice in their teaching, scholarship, or service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Position Salary Range: $81,757.08/year - $/year

Annual salary is based on a 176-day contract with a minimum of $81,757.08; beginning salary will be determined by the assessment of the candidate's education and related experience. New hires start no higher than $87,663.74 unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment.

All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits are offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty maintains office hours and participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

About The College

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our vision, diversity, equity…