Mathematics Associate Lecturer

Salary: $59,750.00 Annually
Location : Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, WA
Job Type: LECTURER FACULTY
Job Number: 2026-Math-Associate Lecturer
Division: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Summary
Open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by June 24, 2026.
Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.
HC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. HC faculty value self-reflective practice and continued professional growth. We strive to cultivate a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all our students.

Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud Highline strives to improve access to Education for our student community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering an equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Highline offers a unique variety of affinity groups for which all faculty are welcome to join.

We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and encourage all qualified individuals of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Highline College offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement Systems. Additionally, we offer ample paid time off, as well as hybrid work and we value work-life balance.

Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates, associate's and bachelor's degrees in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, and Adult Basic Education.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates, associate's and bachelor's degrees in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, and Adult Basic Education. Highline College (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time faculty Associate Lecturer position in MATHEMATICS.

This position is also eligible for a legislature funded High-Demand stipend issued on a quarterly basis. Currently, the stipend amount is approximately $2,760 per quarter. Three quarter total of $8,280.
This position is expected to begin in September 2026.
Essential Tasks

Professional Responsibilities
Please address the following responsibilities in your cover letter. If you don't have experience in an academic setting, please address them within the context of your professional experience:

• Teaching: Teach a wide variety of courses from pre-college mathematics through college-level mathematics, including statistics. In addition, these courses are offered in various modalities (face-to-face, Hybrid, or online asynchronous). Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of diverse students; foster active, inclusive, and culturally relevant learning environments and curricula that welcome and engage all students, incorporating instructional technologies, as appropriate, to improve student attainment.
  
  Engage in self-reflective practice.

As a part of the contract, the successful candidate will teach a 40 quarter-credit load (typically two, five-credit courses in fall quarter and three, five-credit courses in winter and spring quarters.) The successful candidate will gain practical two-year college experience by teaching a reduced load while receiving support and guidance from the Mathematics Department faculty. Associate Lecturers participate in departmental and College initiatives and are mentored in effective teaching strategies, student learning preferences, classroom management techniques, and student advising.

• Advising/ Coaching/ Mentoring:
  Work with students outside of class to help them choose courses and get connected with campus and community resources. Participate in professional learning opportunities focused on culturally responsive advising and establishing relationships with students;
• Collaborate with colleagues/participate in shared governance: In collaboration with colleagues, engage in continuous improvement through college-wide assessment processes. Participate in department, division, and other College activities, including College governance. Establish and maintain respectful, ethical, and professional relationships with students and colleagues;
• Professional development/ ongoing…