Mathematics Associate Lecturer

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

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Highline College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time faculty Associate Lecturer position in MATHEMATICS. This position is also eligible for a legislature funded High-Demand stipend issued on a quarterly basis. Currently, the stipend amount is approximately $2,760 per quarter. Three quarter total of $8,280. This position is expected to begin in September 2026. Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, and Adult Basic Education.

Requirements

• A recent (within 2 years) master’s degree (MA or MS) in mathematics from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent
• Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing
• Demonstrated interest in teaching mathematics in the first two years of college
• Pending degrees must be completed by September 2026 and verified by a letter from the granting institution.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate teaching experience and/or experience as a graduate teaching assistant
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural/diverse environments, particularly those who are under-represented in higher education or STEM fields
• Knowledge of research on teaching, learning or assessment in mathematics
• Awareness of existing gaps in achievement in diverse student populations and a commitment to developing innovative classroom practices to bridge these gaps

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide variety of courses from pre-college mathematics through college-level mathematics, including statistics. In addition, these courses are offered in various modalities (face-to-face, Hybrid, or online asynchronous).
• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of diverse students; foster active, inclusive, and culturally relevant learning environments and curricula that welcome and engage all students, incorporating instructional technologies, as appropriate, to improve student attainment.
• Engage in self-reflective practice.
• Teach a 40 quarter-credit load (typically two, five-credit courses in fall quarter and three, five-credit courses in winter and spring quarters.)
• Gain practical two-year college experience by teaching a reduced load while receiving support and guidance from the Mathematics Department faculty.
• Participate in departmental and College initiatives and are mentored in effective teaching strategies, student learning preferences, classroom management techniques, and student advising.
• 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 culturally responsive 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 culturally response, inclusive, and anti-racist 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.

What This Job Offers

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