Biology Lecturer

Highline College • Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Highline College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Lecturer faculty position in Biology. This position is also eligible for a legislature funded High-Demand stipend issued on a quarterly basis. The Life, Ocean and General Sciences Department works as a team to empower our diverse student community to achieve their educational goals through innovative instruction, curriculum, placement, and support. This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter, September 2026.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or higher) in biology, medicine, or closely related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent.
• Pending degrees must be completed by September 2026 and verified by a letter from the granting institution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching the following subjects at the college level: Microbiology, Cell Biology (pre-Allied Health preferred), Anatomy and Physiology.
• Significant experience collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Significant experience working in multicultural/diverse environments.
• Experience working with multilingual learners.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of diverse students; in collaboration with colleagues, identify and implement strategies designed to close equity gaps experienced by students from historically minoritized groups.
• Engage in self-reflective practice.
• Lecturers teach the equivalent of 40 credits per academic year, typically 8 sections over Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, including day/evenings/weekend, online, hybrid, and off-campus sections.
• Work with students outside of class to help them choose courses and get connected with campus and community resources.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities focused on student-centered advising and establishing relationships with students.
• In collaboration with colleagues, engage in continuous improvement through college-wide assessment processes.
• Participate in department, division, and other College activities, including College governance.
• Establish and maintain respectful, ethical, and professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning. This includes remaining current in your discipline and evidence-based practices for non-discriminatory pedagogies.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).
• Retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement Systems.
• Ample paid time off.
• Hybrid work.
• Support for continued professional growth, including conference funding, internal curriculum development grants, annual professional development events, and established community partnerships.
• Legislature funded High-Demand stipend (currently approximately $2,700 quarterly).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level