Tenure-Track Faculty Physics

Position Summary

North Seattle College is looking to hire a Full-Time Tenure Track Physics Faculty in the Department of Math and Science.

Salary Range for this position is $88,805 to $105,173 annually.

Opportunity is open until filled; first review of materials will begin September 24, 2026.

Overview

Are you passionate about leading engaging and equity-minded learning experiences in physics? Have you developed innovative strategies to inspire students to deepen their scientific literacy and hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Can you envision yourself creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students with diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? If these questions resonate with you, then North Seattle College invites you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

The Math & Sciences Division of North Seattle Colleges is seeking a full-time, tenure-track physics faculty, to start in Winter, Spring, or Fall quarter of 2027. Primary teaching responsibilities include the full series of General (algebra-based), Physics and Engineering (calculus-based) Physics. Class times and modalities vary and may include days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs. All full-time faculty should be available to teach hybrid and in-person classes, as needed.

Please note that the Seattle Colleges District does not sponsor work visas and does not reimburse relocation expenses incurred by new hires.

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:

Please submit all the following to be considered for the position:

• Your resume or CV, including all educational and professional experiences relating to this position, including classes taught
• Graduate level transcripts
• A cover letter detailing your education, experience, and teaching philosophy in lecture and lab as they relate to this position. Describe with examples how you meet the list of items in the ¿What You Bring as a Candidate¿ section of this job posting
• A separate, one-page response to the following supplemental question:

One of North Seattle College¿s core themes is ¿Advancing Student Success¿. What does this mean to you? Describe how your personal and professional experiences have led you to this understanding. What experiences would you draw on to close achievement gaps for all student populations at the classroom, program, and institutional levels?

Note: All materials listed above are required and must be submitted online. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

What you will be working on:

• Instructing assigned courses that span the entire range of those in the two-year college physics curriculum (with options to teach courses in related fields), including both lecture and lab, in a manner that promotes student engagement and success for a diverse student population;

• Creatively designing inclusive learning experiences (in various modalities for both lecture and lab) that extend beyond delivering content to assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes;

• Creating assessments, analyzing data, and engaging in continuous improvement of learning experiences based on that analysis in order to advance student achievement of outcomes and success in subsequent courses;

• Teaching and mentoring students holistically from recruitment to transition;

• Engaging in curriculum and program review incorporating current educational theories and research, particularly with regard to advancing student success in physics by closing equity gaps related to background, identity, or learning styles;

• Contributing to a collaborative and innovative department, division, and institution;

• Engaging in shared governance, including college- and/or district-wide efforts to build an antiracist institution focused on action to advance access, retention, and success for our most marginalized and vulnerable students.

What you bring as a candidate:

• Masters degree or PhD in Physics or Applied Physics from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching physics at a high school, college, or university.
• Experience effectively instructing students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who possess a wide range of academic abilities and interests.
• Experience implementing strategies in both lecture and laboratory settings that support student learning.
• Experience using evidence, self-reflection, or assessment to modify practices and address gaps in student success.
• Experience engaging in collaborative projects and community building.

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.

Office Setting

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.

Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.

Background Check Statement

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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.