Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply, and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.
ENGLISH PREP (PRE-COLLEGE)/I-BEST TENURE TRACK FACULTY
SALARY:$81,219 - $82,551
LOCATION:Lynnwood, Washington
DESCRIPTION: Edmonds College is seeking a English Prep/I-BEST Tenure Track Faculty member.
This position is enabled by the Our Colleges, Our Future Act of 2021 to guarantee equitable access and educational success for all, particularly for students from communities of color and low-income communities. The college seeks faculty who demonstrate enthusiasm for learning, are able to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can employ student-centered approaches and instructional technology effectively, and who work collaboratively with students, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity, equity, inclusion, and student learning and success.
As an English PrepFaculty Member, you will be responsible for teaching and providing leadership in a department that transitions historically underserved, academically disadvantaged, and international students into college and career pathways. Our students include out-of-school youth ages 16- 21; adults returning to school after years of work at home or in industry; and immigrant, refugee, and international students improving their English language skills while pursuing a certificate or degree. Many of the students served by the English Prep Department are the furthest from educational justice. Therefore, our faculty must have experience fostering a climate of equity and belonging by exhibiting anti-racist and trauma-informed teaching practices. This position requires a faculty member who has the ability to successfully teach and advise students with basic reading and writing skills through college composition. This position is also responsible for developing and teaching multi-level English courses based on a college course in another discipline, such as in the I-BEST model.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing an inclusive & equitable curriculum, preparing teaching materials, developing and assessing learning outcomes to evaluate student work, assigning grades, maintaining required records, academic advising, and consulting with students. Other responsibilities may include: department head duties; participating in achieving the college’s mission and goals; upholding the college’s values; college governance via department and division work; committee assignments; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance training); and personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early-morning, late-afternoon, evening, weekend, or online classes. This is a tenure-track position reporting to the Dean of Pre College and has an anticipated start date in September 2024 and will have a 9-month service period.
The college is especially interested in recruiting applicants with diverse backgrounds to teach our diverse student population.
Please see the “Application Procedures and Required Documents” section below for application information. Applications received by March 31, 2024 will receive priority consideration.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Expertise in the field
Demonstrate subject matter expertise, technological competency, and utilization of evidence-based teaching practices that actively engage all students in the learning process regardless of class modality.
Cultural Competency
Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student belonging and engagement by employing an inclusive and equitable curriculum that promotes cross-cultural connection and commitment to reflection, training, and collaboration to improve teaching.
Commitment to Equitable Access and Educational Success
Demonstrated experience providing equitable access and educational success for all students; particularly underserved populations, those who are low income, and students of color.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in English OR a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Successful experience teaching reading and writing to academically underprepared students, such as out-of-school youth, adults returning to high school in a community college setting, and English language learners, equivalent to at least two full-time academic years.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience developing and adapting curriculum collaboratively with instructors in other disciplines.
- Experience teaching both precollege English courses and college composition.
- Experience or knowledge of student-centered approaches to teaching and learning, such as reading apprenticeship, flexible learning, service learning, contextualized instruction, scaffolded design, or other research-based and innovative approaches that support increased student success.
- Experience in assessing the effectiveness of teaching methods and curriculum/program changes on student engagement and success.
- Evidence of ability to use technologies commonly used in instruction and office environments, including the ability to effectively use learning management systems in all class modalities.
- Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Bilingual/Multilingual.
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in a classroom and office and requires standing or sitting for extended periods. Faculty are required to use a computer in the work environment.
COMPENSATION:
The salary is based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education and related experience. The current range is $81,219 to $82,551 annually for a 172-day appointment with progressive increases to $98,518.56 annually. The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
- Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.
Your online application must include the following in order to be complete:
- Thorough responses to supplemental questions.
- Current résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
- Cover Letter (Optional).
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
- Unofficial Transcript(s) - Scan and attach them to your online application.
No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted.
Supplemental Questions:
- Please describe your success in teaching reading and writing to historically underserved and academically underprepared students, such as out-of-school youth, adults returning to high school or college after years working within the home or industry, and English language learners.
- Please describe why the work you have described in #1 matters to you. Why do you do this work?
- Please describe how you develop a community of learners in your courses. How do you gain students’ trust, on an individual and collective level, to risk learning something new, particularly something they might find difficult or distant from their lived experience?
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu .
EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1024.
JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.