Part Time Faculty Pool- Counseling

Position Summary

Seattle Central College Counseling Department is seeking to hire dedicated part-time faculty members across disciplines, who have demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds. Part-time faculty will teach Human Development Course 101 (HDC 101): Orientation to College Success. Successful applicants may be invited to an interview at Seattle Central College. Specific teaching assignments will be dependent on the instructor's background, scheduling, and available courses.

Required Application Materials

• An attached resume outlining your educational and teaching experience
• An attached cover letter addressing how you meet the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position
• A philosophy of teaching statement demonstrating a commitment to supporting diverse student learners (no more than one page)
• Unofficial transcripts (graduate school only)
• List of courses taught by college and year/quarter (Word file or Excel file)
• Contact information for three professional references

What you will be working on

• Demonstrate ability and commitment to teach the Counseling Department's Human Development Course (HDC 101) on College Success Skills
• Participate in opportunities for collaborative curriculum adaptation
• Complete institutional progress surveys, utilize Starfish retention tools, and proactively outreach to students in order to encourage engagement and success
• Attend human development course training and participate in FYE teaching community
• Follow established course outlines
• Maintain and follow standard course syllabus and Canvas shell, generate lesson plans, and assess learning of course objectives developed by faculty counselors
• Provide timely feedback to students, maintain accurate records, submit course evaluations, and follow Seattle Central College academic guidelines
• Perform other duties as required

What you bring as a candidate

• A master's degree from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching evidence-based academic success strategies or other college success topics
• Demonstrated commitment to helping diverse students from traditionally underserved populations progress toward their academic goals
• Experience developing, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting curriculum to increase student retention and academic completion
• Experience using technology, collaborative learning, or other innovative teaching methods
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in a professional setting
• Coursework or professional practice in learning theory which may include academic skill development, lifespan psychology, meta-cognition, diversity and ethics, career development, or other related topics
• To teach the UMOJA sections, candidates should have attended the Umoja Learning Institute
• To teach the AANAPISI sections, candidates should have knowledge and familiarity working with Asian Pacific Islander communities

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Office Setting

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information 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 encounters noises typical of these settings

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying."

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.