Part Time Faculty - Geography

This is an open continuous application process to apply for Part Time Faculty – Geography 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 may occur with little notice when needed to backfill an unanticipated situation. The department may also not be hiring for adjunct faculty at times.

Highline College Geography department is actively looking for part‑time Geography faculty. Teaching assignments will include online, hybrid, and in‑person courses depending on department needs on our main campus starting the 2025‑2026 academic year.

• Teach courses in the Geography Department. Teaching assignments will primarily be for in‑person and hybrid courses on our main campus in Des Moines, WA. Requires online teaching experience.
• Engage in department, division, and college initiatives.
• Maintain competence in teaching and the discipline through professional development activities.

Salary will depend on the number of classes taught. Salary is based on 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 and see 205 Part‑time Faculty Placement and Salary.

• Show commitment to student learning. This includes planning, organizing, and creating an interactive, cooperative, and mutually respectful learning environment, incorporating research‑based practices into 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.

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

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

• Community college teaching experience.
• Survey of Geography and World Regional Geography courses – online, hybrid and in‑person.
• Demonstrated experience working with students from all cultural backgrounds.
• Academic training or experience in assessment and curriculum design.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate coursework may be submitted; official transcripts will be required upon employment.

Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects all cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592‑3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, please visit our website.