English - American Indian and Indigenous Studies - Tenure Track - Green River College : Job Details

Salary: $67,000.00 - $97,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WAJob Type: Tenure Track FacultyJob Number: 24f-017Department: InstructionDivision: EnglishOpening Date: 10/22/2024Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM PacificPosition SummaryGreen River College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the English division with a concentration in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS). The position will primarily include the development and teaching of composition courses, as well as literature, creative writing, and cultural studies courses depending on the course schedule, along with service responsibilities such as committee work and student advising. The faculty member will also support the development of an AIIS program at Green River College in partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribal College, as well as collaborate with other Indigenous staff, programs, and initiatives on campus. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about teaching and committed to the mission of community colleges. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENTWe would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the ancestral keepers of the land on which Green River College is located. We thank them for their immense contributions to our state and local, history, culture, economy, and identity as Washingtonians.ABOUT THE COLLEGEGreen River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONGreen River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.ABOUT THE ENGLISH DIVISIONThe English Division offers courses in developmental composition and reading, transfer-level composition, literature, technical and professional writing, cultural studies, humanities, creative writing, film, and study skills. The mission of the English Division is to support our students in developing skills and critical approaches that will enable them to engage and transform the world around them. The Division is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for students, faculty, staff, and administration. We integrate diverse literary and cultural texts in our curriculum, affirm students' multiple literacies, and foster pedagogical innovation. The English Division promotes a culture of mutual respect and collegiality among 18 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 35 adjunct faculty, who bring a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. The Division's impact and leadership extend to the campus and community, including through the operation of the Writing & Reading Center. Position ResponsibilitiesTeaching

• Primary teaching responsibility consists of composition courses, including ENGL 101 and research writing, as well as literature, creative writing, and cultural studies courses as available on the schedule, based on candidate's education, experience, and interest.
• Curriculum and course development (e.g., composition, literature, cultural studies, learning communities, study abroad, etc.) related to American Indian and Indigenous Studies with a focus on the local Muckleshoot Tribe, WA's federally recognized Tribes, and other US Indigenous communities.
• Classes are to be offered in both face-to-face, as well as synchronous and asynchronous online and hybrid modalities.
• A full-time teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3/3/3 (three courses per quarter). This position will include course release (reassignment) time to be evaluated during the tenure process.

Service

• Join in the commitment of Green River College and the English Division to develop and sustain relationships with the federally recognized Muckleshoot Tribe, including following the protocols for the representation of and engagement with their literary, oral, and traditional knowledges.
• Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary and multi-divisional program in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS) at Green River College, including the development of articulation agreements with our transfer partner institutions.
• Participate in the quarterly meetings of and contribute to the Native American Working Group (NAWG) and the Native Student Advisory Committee (NSAC), and support when possible the Indigenous Student Success Center (ISSC) and the Native American Student Organization (NASO).
• Other faculty service responsibilities may include participation on English division, instructional, and campus committees and projects, including assessment and improvement processes, and student advising.

QualificationsMinimum

• Master's degree in English literature, Rhetoric and Composition, MFA in Creative Writing, or equivalent degree.
• Complementary degree, certificate, or substantial coursework in American Indian Studies, Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Multicultural Studies, or related interdisciplinary fields.
• Experience teaching English and/or American Indian Studies at the college level.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to build strong and effective relationships with Indigenous communities
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to equity in working with students and colleagues from under-represented, marginalized, and under-served communities and identities.

Preferred

• Lived experience working in and with Tribal communities.
• Demonstrated experience in Indigenous pedagogies and methodologies.

APPLICATIONComplete ALL of the following steps:

• Cover letter that explains your experience and education related to teaching Indigenous literatures and curriculum and that addresses the position responsibilities and qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names of three references
• Supplemental DEI questions
  • Describe your experience, education, and professional development regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality.
  • Please share your teaching philosophy related to Indigenous curriculum, and provide specific examples of your pedagogy.

Supplemental InformationThis is a full-time tenure-track position beginning Fall 2024, continuing with annual nine-month contracts. The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience and applicable work experience. This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by The Green River United Faculty Coalition.Should you have any difficulties uploading the below documents, please contact NeoGov tech support at 1-855-###-#### Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. pacific time.All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.)At this time, Green River College does not offer H1B Visa.Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report- Green River College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at www.greenriver.edu/CleryASFR, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-###-####.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender orientation, age, marital status, religion, disability, genetic information or on any other unlawful basis. The college is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment of any kind and any associated retaliatory behavior.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, 253-###-####. To receive this information in an alternate format, please contact Disability Support Services at (253) ###-####, ext. 2631; TTY (253) ###-####.For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants:Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator •Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

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More than Just a Paycheck!Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, three paid personal days, sick days and professional leave. Other fringe benefits include a tuition waiver program, in-service training, faculty development program, faculty excellence awards, and on-campus fitness center.Health Benefits: Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the 01 Describe your experience, education, and professional development regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality. 02 Please share your teaching philosophy related to Indigenous curriculum, and provide specific examples of your pedagogy. Required Question