Open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by May 18, 2026.

Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.

HC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. HC faculty value self-reflective practice and continued professional growth. We strive to cultivate a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all our students.

Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud Highline strives to improve access to Education for our student community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering an equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Highline offers a unique variety of affinity groups for which all faculty are welcome to join.

We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and encourage all qualified individuals of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Highline College offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement Systems. Additionally, we offer ample paid time off, as well as hybrid work and we value work-life balance.

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Highline College (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Lecturer faculty position in Accounting.

The Accounting Department has a vibrant curriculum that includes courses in practical, financial and managerial accounting. We offer 2-year associates degrees, short-term certificates, and an Applied Bachelor's degree in Business Management. We seek to help students develop the business skills and knowledge they need to pursue a variety of career options, or transfer to a baccalaureate institution. We are looking for broad business expertise as well as experience in the areas of financial and managerial accounting. For more information about the Accounting Department, see https://accounting.highline.edu/ or contact Cathy Cartwright (206) 592-3339 or ccartwright@highline.edu.

This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter, September 2026.
Professional Responsibilities

Please address the following responsibilities in your cover letter. If you don’t have experience in an academic setting, please address them within the context of your professional experience:

• Teaching: Teach a full-time load of introductory college accounting courses in, but not limited to: Practical accounting, Financial Accounting, and Managerial Accounting or equivalent and other general business classes. Experience teaching other general business classes a plus. Teaching assignments will include hybrid and on-line sections, in addition to possible evening/weekend and off-campus sections. Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of all students; in collaboration with colleagues, identify and implement strategies designed to close educational gaps experienced by all students. Engage in self-reflective practice;

• Advising/ Coaching/ Mentoring: 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;

• Collaborate with colleagues/participate in shared governance: 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;

• Professional development/ ongoing professional learning: Engage in ongoing professional learning. This includes remaining current in your discipline and evidence-based practices for non-discriminatory pedagogies.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

We desire a candidate with one or more of the following qualifications. We expect the successful candidate to have only some of these qualifications.

If these are not evident in your resume, be sure to discuss them in your cover letter:

• Experience working with learning management systems, i.e. Canvas, Desire 2 Learn, etc.;

• Experience working with individuals of all cultures and backgrounds;

• Teaching or Training experience at the community college level or with adult learners;

• Fluency in one or more languages other than English.

ABOUT THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT:

Highline College Accounting Department degrees and certificates provide business students within-demand business skills and knowledge needed to succeed both personally and professionally as active member so four society and economic system.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE OFFERS:

• Robust support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship;

• A friendly, supportive, and highly engaged work environment;

• Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs. Additional information on benefits can be found athttps://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx;
• Support for continued professional growth, including conference funding, internal curriculum development grants, annual professional development events, and established community partnerships.

All Highline College faculty have the opportunity to engage labor issues and collectively bargain through the Highline College Education Association, a faculty union affiliated with the Washington Education Association.

We welcome applications from outside of Washington State. Applicants invited to an on-campus interview may be eligible for a stipend to help offset the cost of travel.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, applicants must include the following items in their application package:

1. Cover Letter: Letter of formal application that addresses how your experience and education qualify you to perform the professional responsibilities listed above
2. Supplemental Question: Highline College is committed to improving the success of all students and closing gaps. We believe that critical self-reflection is a key element in this process. Please attach a statement (approximately 500 to 700 words) describing how you have integrated elements of equal opportunity teaching methods into your professional practice. Effective responses will demonstrate awareness of your positionality as an instructor, knowledge of students or others with whom you've worked, and examples of strategies you have used.

3. Curriculum Vitae: Detailed curriculum vitae (resume) of all relevant educational and professional experience, including a listing of courses taught. Be sure your resume demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications.

4. Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. International transcripts MUST include a foreign transcript evaluation by an approved credential evaluation service: https://www.naces.org/members. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for your application;

5. References: A list of four current professional references with name, relationship to candidate, address, email address, and telephone number. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of a list of professional references. References should not include immediate family members.

All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your NeoGov account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an incorrect delivery.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A standard 170-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act.

This is a union-represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Prior to employment, the candidate must complete a sexual misconduct declaration form, and pass a sexual misconduct check.

If hired you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) a resident whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country.

Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates, and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline

NEED APPLICATION HELP?
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects all cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.