Seattle Colleges Looking for Full-Time Tenure Track Computer Science Faculty Full Time

Opportunity Description

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees 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.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits.

Salary for this position is $80,659 per annual 9-month contract (September – June), with additional increases upon reaching tenure, as well as opportunities for summer teaching and moonlights during the regular academic year.

¿Position open until filled/First review of application materials will begin on Monday, 4/1/2024.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about leading engaging and equity-minded learning experiences in computer science? Can you create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students with diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? Can you envision yourself challenging and being challenged to disrupt historical practices to address equity in computer science education? If these questions resonate with you, then North Seattle College invites you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

With the introduction of the computer science baccalaureate degree at North Seattle College, we have experienced growth in our associate degree level computer science courses.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning Fall 2024, in the Math & Sciences division of North Seattle College. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Computer Programming, Computer Programming I, and Computer Programming II courses. The Computer Science Department offers instructional modalities such as synchronous (in-person and virtual), asynchronous (online), and hybrid.

Class times vary and may include days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs. All full-time faculty are expected to be available to teach in-person classes, as needed.

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

Application Procedures:

• Attach a current resume
• Attach a cover letter describing how you meet the list of items in the “What You Bring as a Candidate” section of this job posting
• Attach a separate required response to the question “How have your own personal and professional experiences prepared you to instruct a racially and culturally diverse student population that spans a broad range of languages, identities, socioeconomic levels, and educational experiences?”
• Attach graduate level transcripts
• All materials listed above are required and must be submitted online
• Incomplete applications will not be considered

Note that the Seattle Colleges District does not sponsor work visas and does not reimburse relocation expenses incurred by new hires.

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• Designing and instructing assigned courses in a manner that promotes student engagement and success for a racially and culturally diverse student population spanning a broad range of languages, identities, socioeconomic levels, and educational experiences
• Collaborating with colleagues to identify and close equity gaps, particularly regarding race and ethnicity towards a goal of increasing student success and completion in computer science
• Continuously innovating inclusive and active learning experiences (campus, online, hybrid) in response to assessment and evidence/data analysis
• Mentoring students and serving as a peer resource for faculty and staff
• Contributing to a collaborative and innovative department, division, college, and district by serving on committees including in leadership roles and staying actively involved in institutional initiatives
• Keeping current in trends in computer science education and technology and engaging in professional development activities
• Engaging in curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories and research, particularly about serving marginalized and minoritized students
• Conducting ongoing curricular development, assessment, and revision that promotes effective learning

• Engaging in shared governance, including district-wide efforts to build an antiracist institution focused on action to advance access, retention, and success for our most marginalized and vulnerable students and employees

What you bring as a candidate:

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a closely related field is required
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience with advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in computer science or other STEM fields, especially for underrepresented/underserved populations of students and those of marginalized identities, as well as among students who possess a wide range of academic backgrounds and interests
• Experience delivering innovative, high-quality instruction, training, and/or mentoring in computer science within diverse environments
• History of working collaboratively with colleagues, teams, and other stakeholders to support educational growth and community building
• Strong communication skills tailored to support student success, including interactions with diverse students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to create or modify curriculum that supports diverse student populations, addresses equity gaps, and utilizes a variety of evidence-based active learning strategies, modalities, instructional technologies, and teaching methods

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

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

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

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, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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 accommodation 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 “cyberbullying”.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.

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 HB2327 as required.