Location: Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines
Internal Number: 4412287
Open Continuous applicant pool.
This is an open continuous application process to apply for Part-Time Faculty - Geology 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 vacancies may occur with little notice, such as when needed to backfill in an unanticipated situation. There may be times when the department is not hiring for adjunct faculty.
Current openings:
Summer 2024- GEO 101: Physical Geology
Fall 2024 Geology 100 ? Environmental Geology
Fall 2024- ASTR 102: Planetary Geology- Exploring our Solar System
Perhaps other Geo courses as needed
For descriptions and information on classes offered through this department, please visit Highline?s Catalog. Salary will depend upon the number of classes taught. Salary is based upon initial placement, work experience, and the number of assigned credits. The current salary range per credit hour is $1,043.70 to $1,117.75. Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information here(Download PDF reader) (See 205 Part-time Faculty Placement and Salary).RESPONSIBILITIES OF PART-TIME FACULTY: ? To provide instruction to students and help promote effective learning; ? To ensure that course content is consistent with department guidelines; ? To maintain communication with the department coordinator, and with department faculty; ? To meet and maintain, as a condition of employment, the requirements for certification appropriate to the faculty member's particular field. This may include vocational certification and professional licensing; ? To be able to assist students with educational planning or direct students to appropriate campus resources. ? To pursue appropriate professional development activities in order to stay current in assigned teaching fields, programs, and discipline; ? To comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations; ? To maintain a standard of honest and ethical behavior in their professional duties; ? To maintain and submit required institutional and state records and reports on a timely basis; ? To assume reasonable responsibility for the care and safekeeping of College supplies and equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ? Master's degree or higher in geology or related field.
Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students – a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages.