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Position Number: 1350422
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Political Science

Full Time Faculty, Political Science (Te...

Closing Date/Time: Fri. 01/04/19 4:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $60,591.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: North Seattle College: 9600 College Way North, Seattle, Washington

Position Summary:
North Seattle College is a dedicated community of educators who proudly embrace our mission of Changing Lives through Education, and who are deeply committed to the promises inherent in our core themes of Advancing Student Success, Excelling in Teaching and Learning, and Building a Sustainable Community.

North Seattle College is seeking a full-time, tenure track Political Science Instructor who is invested in developing innovative curriculum that fosters student engagement. The college embraces dynamic instruction, inclusivity, and student empowerment as essential components in teaching, working, and hiring, and welcomes faculty with a commitment to holistically serving students from diverse backgrounds. This position will shape the direction of our Political Science department. We seek applicants who utilize approaches in the classroom that reflect pedagogical innovations in the field (e.g., active learning, team-taught integrative learning) and are motivated to connect curriculum to current events. We encourage candidates to apply who will contribute to our institutional culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while serving a diverse and multicultural population. This position reports to the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and begins Fall Quarter 2019.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Submit to the Seattle College District website
An online application
A current resume/vitae
A cover letter detailing how the essential functions and required qualifications are met.
A sample syllabus for an introductory political science course.

Candidates should be willing to teach in a variety of formats such as in-class, hybrid, online and varied class times including days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs.

Seattle Colleges are committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and staff 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.

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.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle and is subject to union shop provisions.

Essential Functions:

Employ various student-centered pedagogies in political science courses in support of student success
Teach 15 credits (3 five-credit) of introductory classes per quarter including American Government and International Relations
Participate in division, department, and college activities, including ongoing curriculum development, assessment, faculty development, and class scheduling
Contribute to our culture of engaged teaching and learning by collaborating with colleagues
Perform other professional responsibilities as specified in the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement such as holding office hours and responding to college communications

Required Education, Experience & Abilities:

Master's Degree in Political Science, Government, International Studies, or related field
College-level teaching experience in Political Science, Government, International Relations, or related field(s)
Experience teaching in a range of modalities (online, hybrid, web-enhanced) using a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas)
Demonstrated ability to teach a range of political science courses, including American Government and International Relations
Demonstrated ability to connect and build collaborative relationships with a diverse population of students, colleagues, and community members
Demonstrated commitment to equity, social justice, and civic engagement both inside and outside the classroom

To apply, visit https://agency.governmentjobs.com/sccd/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=2288108