'26-'27 Part Time Faculty Pool- Economics (South Seattle College)

This is a job pool for part-time faculty positions in Business and Accounting at South Seattle College. If a position becomes available during the 2026-2027 academic year and you are selected for an interview, the college will contact you.

About the College and Program

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, along with five specialty training centers, making us the largest and most diverse community college district in Washington State. As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will contribute to the work of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion while addressing systemic racism. You will also support an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.

At South Seattle College, students explore economics topics such as supply and demand, inflation, taxes, employment, and how human behavior shapes the use of scarce resources. The Economics pathway meets Associate in Arts degree requirements and prepares students to transfer at the junior level to a four-year university.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and enrichment experiences, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group participation.

About the Role

The Seattle Colleges are seeking innovative and dedicated faculty members with a demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse college community that serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds. Faculty will teach various levels of Economics classes in a part-time capacity. Successful applicants will have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and staff in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding in an urban environment.

Specific teaching assignments will depend on the instructor's background, scheduling, and available courses. Candidates should be willing to teach in a variety of formats, including in-class, hybrid, online, and at varied class times such as days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle.

Pay

The salary range for part-time faculty is $7,703 - $11,537.33 for a 5-credit single-class workload per quarter. The target start rate of pay is $7,703 - $8,912 (A1-C3) for a 5-credit single-class workload per quarter.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction using effective teaching strategies that support diverse student populations and promote student learning.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive, timely feedback to support academic success.
• Ensure course materials are accessible to students in compliance with digital accessibility standards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Utilize appropriate educational technologies and communication tools to support teaching, learning, and administrative responsibilities.
• Uphold the mission and values of Seattle Colleges by supporting student achievement and contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Maintain and submit required documentation such as course information, academic credentials, and professional references as part of the application and employment process.

Requirements

• An understanding of the goals and role of the community college.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to teach multiple levels of Economics.
• Master's Degree or PhD in Economics or a related field from an accredited institution.
• A demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse college community that serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds.
• Innovative teaching methods, including the use of technology and collaborative learning.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others in a professional setting.

Office Setting

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials.
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion.
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and typical office noises.