Accounting Lecturer

General Summary

Open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by May 18, 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 forall 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 studentcommunity. 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 anequal opportunity focusedworkplace that reflects the communities we serve. Highline offers a unique variety of affinity groupsforwhichall faculty are welcometo join.

We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and encourage all qualified individuals ofall 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 (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Lecturer faculty position in Accounting.

The Accounting Department has a vibrant curriculum that includes courses in practical, financial and managerial accounting. We offer 2-year associates degrees, short-term certificates, and an Applied Bachelor's degree in Business Management. We seek to help students develop the business skills and knowledge they need to pursue a variety of career options, or transfer to a baccalaureate institution. We are looking for broad business expertise as well as experience in the areas of financial and managerial accounting.

For more information about the Accounting Department, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact Cathy Cartwright  or ccartwright.

This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter, 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 full-time load of introductory college accounting courses in, but not limited to:
Practical accounting, Financial Accounting, and Managerial Accounting or equivalent and other general business classes. Experience teaching other general business classes a plus. Teaching assignments will include hybrid and on-line sections, in addition to possible evening/weekend and off-campus sections. 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 close educational gaps experienced by all students.

Engage in self-reflective practice;

* 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 student centered advising and establishing relationships with students;

* Collaborate with colleagues/participate in shared governance:

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