North Seattle College is looking to hire a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty in Electronics.

This is a nine-month, full-time faculty position with a base salary of $85,365 during the regular academic year. Workload balancing and additional premiums qualify this position for an additional 20% on top of this base salary.

First review of applications will begin on May 7th, 2025.This position will remain open until filled.

Position Summary

North Seattle College is seeking a dynamic and dedicated full-time tenure-track faculty member for its Electronics Engineering Technology Department, with a starting date as early as Fall 2025. This position is not just an opportunity to teach but a chance to be a pivotal part of a department committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment, crucial for excellence in teaching and learning. This role integrates a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, mirroring the department's ethos for superior educational outcomes. It is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community that values respect, justice, and the integration of varied perspectives for the betterment of all.

North's Electronics Department prepares students for employment in a variety of industries, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, facilities, logistics, communications, and utilities. Extensive hands-on learning opportunities in multiple well-outfitted labs is a key feature of all Electronics Department educational pathways at North. Students complete foundational electronics coursework, including applied math, DC, AC, digital, solid state, analog, applied physics, IT, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Students may also complete additional coursework to target specific competencies or specialized fields, including aviation electronics, biomedical equipment, fiber optics, hydraulics and pneumatics, motor controls and drives, metrology, robotics, soldering and more. Each full-time faculty member in the Electronics Department teaches a subset of these classes, the Department also utilizes part-time faculty members working in industry.

The Electronics Department believes that to prepare our students to meet the demands of the workforce, we must integrate culturally responsive practices and be open to rethinking existing practices and policies. Accordingly, our practices are rooted in a commitment to the following beliefs:

All individuals deserve respect, and we strive to promote racial, social, and economic justice.
We recognize that optimal instruction takes place in environments that are inclusive of our community's diverse range of identities.
We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives generate superior outcomes and solutions.
We acknowledge that a practice of re-thinking and self-study is essential to continuous improvement.
We aspire towards cultural competence and recognize the need for bias mitigation as best practice.
We commit to ongoing education and training to build a culture of awareness, understanding, and inclusivity that empowers all members of our community.

This position reports to the Dean of Workforce Instruction and is governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The American Federation of Teachers (Seattle Community Colleges Local 1789) and Seattle Colleges District VI.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

Competitive Pay Rates
Promotional Opportunities
Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
Transportation benefits
Tuition Waivers
PEBB Wellness Plan
Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

Attached current Resume
Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What you will be working on:

Preparing and teaching both basic and advanced electronics courses using appropriate teaching strategies that promote effective learning for all students; these classes may be scheduled to meet in-person, online, or in a hybrid format, with classes scheduled during the day or evening.
Serve as a mentor or connection to the college for students to feel fully supported by and engaged in the North Seattle College community, and engage in efforts to improve student confidence, persistence, and success.
Collaborate with Electronics Department faculty and staff to re-envision electronics curriculum as needed. This could include the proposal and development of new course offerings and/or educational pathways or revision of existing curricula.
Engage in continuous growth and improvement of teaching through evaluations, assessments, data, and both individual and collaborative reflection.
Apply teaching philosophy and practices that embody Seattle Colleges¿ values of equity, diversity, and inclusion with an emphasis on eliminating equity gaps in student success and completion, especially among underserved and underrepresented populations of students.
Build internal and external relationships in support of electronics related activities. This includes support for recruitment and convening of an Advisory Committee of industry professionals, and leading other departmental, college, or district-wide projects.
Meet all professional obligations as described in the faculty union agreement.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate:

Required Qualifications:

Associate Degree or equivalent training in Electronics Technology or related field
Experience teaching or training
Evidence of collaborative work within an organization
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and the ability to work effectively with populations of diverse backgrounds and life experiences as outlined in your attached diversity statement
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using Office software when appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of work experience in the field of electronics
Experience with avionics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare technology management/biomedical equipment technology, mechatronics, industrial power, or IT-controlled electronics
Relevant industry recognized certifications and credentials
Successful teaching experience in higher education
Experience developing curriculum and program development in a variety of formats, including online, hybrid and face-to-face
Experience assessing course work or training and student/participant achievement
Experience working in a cooperative environment and collaborating with industry organizations and/or employers

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.