Part-Time Faculty Pool - Parent Education Instructor

Position Summary

The Seattle Colleges are looking for innovative and dedicated faculty members who have a demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds. Faculty will teach part-time in a wide range of political science courses. Successful applicants will have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding in an urban environment.

Successful applicants may be invited to interview at one of the colleges in the Seattle Colleges District, North Seattle, Seattle Central, or South Seattle. Specific teaching assignments will be dependent on the instructor's background, scheduling, and available courses.

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

What you will be working on

• 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.

What you bring as a candidate

• An understanding of the goals and role of the community college.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to teach multiple levels of on the topic of study.
• AA in ECE/Parent Education or related field.
• Skills and knowledge regarding teaching adults topics related to child development, positive guidance and discipline, parenting within cultural frameworks, and building community networks of support.
• Instructor must meet related ADA requirements and provide own transportation to assigned sites, which are primarily off-campus.
• A demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and 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.
• Provide instruction as assigned in Parent Education to students in childcare and other community settings, online, and /or those participating in Parent Education Child Study Laboratory classes (parent cooperatives) both on campus and in community settings.
• Develop classes related to family life and children (range of ages can include from birth to age eighteen). Curriculum incorporates an anti-bias framework, with inclusion and equity understanding informed teaching practices.

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.