English and Writing Instructor - Indigenous Focus

Green River College • Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WA

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About The Position

Green River College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in the English Division with an Indigenous focus. The position primarily involves developing and teaching college-level writing courses, including ENGL 101 and research writing. Depending on the instructor’s education, experience, interests, and the course schedule, teaching may also include literature, creative writing, developmental and technical writing, film, and cultural studies. Courses may be taught face-to-face, synchronously online, asynchronously online, or in hybrid formats.

During the tenure process, the position has a 2/3 teaching load of two courses per quarter and 1/3 course release for additional service responsibilities. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum and course development with an Indigenous focus, including content related to the local Muckleshoot Tribe, Washington’s federally recognized Tribes, and other U.S. Indigenous communities. Service includes helping sustain relationships with the Muckleshoot Tribe and following protocols for representing and engaging with Indigenous literary, oral, historical, and traditional knowledges; participating in development of an interdisciplinary American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS) program and transfer articulation agreements; collaborating as possible with Indigenous campus programs and organizations; serving on committees and projects; and advising students. The position begins Fall 2027 and continues with annual nine-month contracts. Salary will be determined according to the candidate’s educational background, teaching experience, and applicable work experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Writing Studies (such as Rhetoric and Composition), English literature, Creative Writing, or another relevant interdisciplinary field such as American Indian Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education/Teaching, or Humanities, with a writing focus.
• Complementary degree, certificate, substantial coursework, curriculum development, or expertise in Indigenous, American Indian, or Native American Studies.
• Experience teaching writing at the college level; candidates with Tribal education experience but no college writing experience may be considered for an exception on a case-by-case basis.
• Experience with Indigenous teaching methodologies and educational models.
• Demonstrated experience in and commitment to building strong and effective relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to equity when working with students and colleagues from under-represented, marginalized, and under-served communities and identities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach college-level writing courses, including ENGL 101 and research writing.
• Teach other courses as available and appropriate to the faculty member’s education, experience, and interests, including literature, creative writing, developmental and technical writing, film, and cultural studies.
• Teach classes face-to-face and in synchronous online, asynchronous online, and hybrid modalities.
• Develop curriculum and courses with an Indigenous focus, including topics related to the local Muckleshoot Tribe, Washington’s federally recognized Tribes, and other U.S. Indigenous communities.
• Develop and sustain relationships with the federally recognized Muckleshoot Tribe, following protocols for representation of and engagement with Indigenous literary, oral, historical, and traditional knowledges.
• Participate in developing an interdisciplinary and multi-divisional American Indian and Indigenous Studies program, including articulation agreements with transfer partner institutions.
• Support and collaborate as possible with the Indigenous Student Success Center, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and related student organizations.
• Participate in English Division, instructional, and campus committees and projects.
• Advise students.

What This Job Offers

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