FULL TIME FACULTY - Communication Studies

About Us

Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Application Instructions

Vacancy Announcement: Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty - Chemistry

Priority Consideration Deadline: April 10, 2026 by 11:59PM PST

ATTENTION CANDIDATES! In order to submit a complete application and receive full consideration by the Search Committee, please include the following attachments with your online application:

• Equity Statement (expected length 800 to 1000 words) to include each of the following elements:
• A description of a time when you recognized an equity issue. What was the issue? What did you do to make a difference? What did you learn about equity through this experience?
• A detailed description of how you are seeking to learn more about equity related issues including but not limited to race, gender, LGBTQ+, disability (ableism), age (ageism), socioeconomic class, and body diversity.
• An explanation of how you will contribute to equity at Cascadia (i.e. closing the achievement gap and raising the retention rates amongst historically marginalized students), as well as actively work against the institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.
• Cover Letter (not to exceed 1,000 words) that specifically addresses how your qualifications and experiences meet or exceed the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and the characteristics of the position.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application phase; official copies are required upon hire)

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Dean of Student Learning, the Full-time Tenure Track Communication Studies faculty teach in variety of communication courses, as well as collaborate with discipline colleagues in curricular revisions, the design of new courses, and the creation of innovative assessments within the Communication Studies discipline. Cascadia faculty support active and interactive learning through collaborative activities and inquiry-based approaches that challenge students to think critically, creatively, and reflectively and that foster communication skills within our complex world. Faculty provide leadership and contribute to the implementation and enhancement of Cascadias curriculum, course of study, and college-wide review of student achievement. Tenure-track and tenured faculty engage in service to the college and professional development activities. Service activities may include committees and councils, as well as discipline leadership and projects. Our faculty continue to engage in professional development in their fields, as well as teaching best practices.

Our Communication Studies curriculum includes courses in public speaking, interpersonal and professional communication, intercultural and multicultural communication, media studies, and film studies. Cascadia Colleges Communications faculty come under the Humanities division and are critical partners in our Communication, Creative Arts, and Design area of interest (AOI). Communication Studies faculty and students are supported by our trained Student Speech Coaches in collaboration with the Bock Learning Center.

As a Full-time Tenure Track Communication Studies faculty, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.

• Employee Type: Full Time Tenure Track Faculty member, Permanent
• Initial Salary: $78,718.19 - $97,054.10 (includes 5% King County Premium Pay) County Premium Pay (KCPP)
• Supervising Position: Dean for Student Learning

Essential Duties

Diversity, equity and inclusion, and celebrating differences are hallmarks of the Cascadia culture. The curriculum is explicitly designed to promote skills, knowledge, and awareness about pluralism and equity. Applications are especially encouraged from potential faculty who share our passion and vision to make Cascadia the states premier campus for diversity, equity and inclusion, multicultural richness and student success.

Cascadia is organized around principles that allow for access to information, collaboration, and communication. This structure promotes a constant emphasis on learning outcomes, student success, cooperation, cross-disciplinary connections, and fluidity and flexibility in resource sharing and decision-making.

Faculty participates in and contributes to an intensive and collaborative interdisciplinary process to implement Cascadias curriculum and course of study. They contribute content expertise in one or more subject areas to support the achievement of identified learning outcomes through Learning Outcomes.

• Think critically, creatively, and reflectively
• Learn actively
• Interact in diverse and complex environments
• Communicate with clarity and originality
• Facilitate a learning-centered environment
• Utilize teaching strategies that facilitate student learning and student success
• Prepare clear objectives, course syllabi, course materials and learning experiences for each course
• Teach assigned courses in day, evening and alternate time blocks as needed
• Maintain appropriate course records and documentation
• Provide instructional services to the community through various delivery methods, including classroom/laboratory instruction, eLearning, and learning community activities
• Assess student outcomes and use the results to strengthen curricula
• Design, develop, assess, and oversee program curriculum and outcomes
• Assess student learning and instructional/institutional practices
• Advise and mentor students
• Facilitate student learning through in-class and out-of-class activities
• Outreach for student recruitment and access to services
• Identify barriers to student access and success and seek solutions
• Identify and implement assessment measures in compliance with state and federal policy that achieve course, program, and college learning outcomes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge within the teaching field
• Incorporate pedagogies that support best learning practices
• Maintain office hours
• Support the goals and objectives of the college
• Assist in meeting requirements for specific programs and for accreditation
• Participate in college-sponsored professional development activities, college-wide meetings, and department/division/faculty meetings
• Remain current in communications by engaging in ongoing professional development
• Support articulation initiatives with regional schools and colleges
• Promote student recruitment and retention
• Participate in team-based activities and college governance
• Assist in maintaining ongoing communications with community organizations, other local colleges, and public agencies in support of student learning
• Participate in college operational activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and community members
• Serve on college committees
• Comply with college policies, rules, and procedure
• Assess Communication Discipline Learning Outcomes
• Develop new Communication Courses to address the strategic learning needs of the college
• Develop, revise, and integrate curriculum
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from a regionally accredited college/university in speech, media, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, intercultural communication, speech communication, or organizational communication.
• Experience with current teaching modalities including course design online for accessibility.
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching a variety of the core undergraduate courses in Communication Studies.
• Recent related teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging and current instructional technologies, including but not limited to social media and AI.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing culturally inclusive pedagogy and practices that support students from historically underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of discipline.
• Best practices in teaching methods and student engagement.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Commitment to community college mission and philosophy.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary learning.
• Ability to implement effective teaching and learning practices.
• Ability to facilitate student learning.
• Ability to enhance learning with an online course management system, such as Canvas.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Knowledge of international student issues and intercultural competency.
• Ability to communicate well with people of diverse academic, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds including people with disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace and educational environment.

Skill in:

• Technology assisted instruction and/or classroom management systems (i.e., Canvas).
• English communication (written and orally); communication in a second language highly desired.

Ability to:

• Successfully work with individuals with diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to prior education history, future education goals, English proficiency, race, color, religion, sex and/or gender (including expression), sexual orientation, national origin, age, backgrounds, abilities, and national origin.
• Support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the work and educational environment.

Physical Work Environment

Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The College is currently in hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Full-time faculty are expected to maintain a physical presence on-campus that matches the expectations described in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Employees will need to provide their own remote workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. During on-campus operations, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means.

Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, and repetitive motions.

This position involves exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Condition of Employment

As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth.

Cascadia College maintains a drug-free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles.

We view the full-time faculty as integral parts of Cascadia College and are committed to facilitating their professional growth and development. The salary will be based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education and related experience. The current range $78,718.19 - $97,054.10 annually for a 172-day appointment. The college offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans and tuition fee waiver for classes.

Benefits

Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning.

To learn more about the benefits offered here, please click on the Employee Benefits tab located on our Jobs at Cascadia webpage or click here: https://www.cascadia.edu/about/jobs/default.aspx

Campus Safety

In recognition of the Jeanne Clery Act, information on our campus safety can be found at www.uwb.edu/safety.

Cascadia Commitment

Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Cascadia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, genetic information, marital or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, and is prohibited from discrimination in such a manner by college policy and state and federal law. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may make request to the Human Resources Office by calling (425) 352-8880.