Northwest HERC

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.

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.

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.

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 Highline College

Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students – a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages.

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