Tenure-Track Faculty Physics

Position Summary

North Seattle College is looking to hire a Full-Time Tenure Track Physics Faculty in the Department of Math and Science.

Salary Range for this position is $88,805 to $105,173 annually. Opportunity is open until filled; first review of materials will begin September 24, 2026.

Are you passionate about leading engaging and equity-minded learning experiences in physics? Have you developed innovative strategies to inspire students to deepen their scientific literacy and hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Can you envision yourself creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students with diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? If these questions resonate with you, then North Seattle College invites you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

The Math & Sciences Division of North Seattle Colleges is seeking a full-time, tenure-track physics faculty, to start in Winter, Spring, or Fall quarter of 2027. Primary teaching responsibilities include the full series of General (algebra-based), Physics and Engineering (calculus-based) Physics. Class times and modalities vary and may include days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs. All full-time faculty should be available to teach hybrid and in-person classes, as needed.

Please note that the Seattle Colleges District does not sponsor work visas and does not reimburse relocation expenses incurred by new hires.

We are a district of three distinct colleges - North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College - and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

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.

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

• Instructing assigned courses that span the entire range of those in the two-year college physics curriculum (with options to teach courses in related fields), including both lecture and lab, in a manner that promotes student engagement and success for a diverse student population;
• Creatively designing inclusive learning experiences (in various modalities for both lecture and lab) that extend beyond delivering content to assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes;
• Creating assessments, analyzing data, and…