Employment at Cascadia |
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small, friendly community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our students. We are the newest college in Washington state's community and technical college system, and take great pride in our learning environment, as well as our focus on environmental stewardship and global awareness.
Cascadia College has earned a national reputation for excellence, with an integrated learning model and more than 70%
of its students moving on to four-year programs. Our co-location with the University
of Washington Bothell gives us access to the best community college library in the
state.
Cascadia offers a variety of employment opportunities with comprehensive benefits packages, including tuition waivers and professional development.
FACULTY ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM (ELP) - Full Time
Renewable Annual or Multi-Year Contract
Status: Accepting Applications
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY SPEECH COMMUNICATION/COMMUNICATION STUDIES - Full Time
Status: Accepting Applications
Job Status Key
Accepting Applications: This position is still accepting complete applications. Full consideration will be given to complete applications.
Reviewing Applications: This position's priority/closing date has passed and the screening committee has begun to review the completed and qualified applications received by the priority/closing date. Refer to the specific position's vacancy announcement for priority/closing date information.
Interviewing: The screening committee has completed a review of applications and has extended interviews to candidates.
Position Filled: This position is no longer vacant.
Job Announcement Key
Priority Date: All complete and qualified applications will be given priority consideration by the screening committee. For all applications received after the priority date, the screening committee may give them a secondary review after exhausting all priority consideration complete and qualified applications.
Closing Date: All complete and qualified applications will be considered by the screening committee. All applications received after the closing date will not be part of the screening committee's review.
Open Until Filled: All complete and qualified applications will be forwarded to screening committee/hiring manager for their review until a successful candidate is identified.
Ongoing: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis for this position and will be reviewed once a need is identified in that area.
ASSOCIATE FACULTY (Various) - Part Time
Status: Accepting Applications Ongoing
Cascadia is accepting applications for all Associate Faculty positions for future quarters. We are seeking applicants with expertise and/or interest in a learning outcomes-based interdisciplinary curriculum, alternative pedagogies, learning technologies, and collaborative work.
To learn more about the qualifications for teaching the disciplines we offer, see Associate Faculty Discipline Listings.
For information about curriculum, responsibilities, important attributes, compensation and workload, conditions of employment, and union representations see About Associate Faculty.
Follow these steps to apply for Associate/Part-Time Faculty positions:
If you intend to apply for several disciplines/positions, please send a separate email with separate application materials per discipline/position you wish to apply for at Cascadia. Each e-mail should be attached to only one job or one discipline due to our internal applicant processing system. Thank you.
All Associate Faculty applicants are required to submit a complete application packet listed below:
- Cascadia College Application Form (click here)
- Cover Letter (not to exceed 2 pages) that specifically explains your ability to meet the qualifications
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- List of 3 professional references
- Copies of transcripts documenting all undergraduate/graduate degrees and all relevant courses completed (official transcripts required at time of hire)
Please Note: For consideration in future quarters, application materials should be submitted as soon as possible. We only accept complete application packets and will keep them in our Recruitment Pool for a year.
- Please be aware that electronic application submissions are required. Faxed, mailed and delivered applications will NOT be accepted.
- Send completed application materials to applicant@cascadia.edu.
- Note that only complete applications will be reviewed.
If you are having difficulties, please email applicant@cascadia.edu or call 425.352.8880.
Application materials become the property of Cascadia College.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES BACHELORS PROGRAM (BASSP) - Part Time 75%
Status: Accepting Applications
Job Status Key
Accepting Applications: This position is still accepting complete applications. Full consideration will be given to complete applications.
Reviewing Applications: This position's priority/closing date has passed and the screening committee has begun to review the completed and qualified applications received by the priority/closing date. Refer to the specific position's vacancy announcement for priority/closing date information.
Interviewing: The screening committee has completed a review of applications and has extended interviews to candidates.
Position Filled: This position is no longer vacant.
Job Announcement Key
Priority Date: All complete and qualified applications will be given priority consideration by the screening committee. For all applications received after the priority date, the screening committee may give them a secondary review after exhausting all priority consideration complete and qualified applications.
Closing Date: All complete and qualified applications will be considered by the screening committee. All applications received after the closing date will not be part of the screening committee's review.
Open Until Filled: All complete and qualified applications will be forwarded to screening committee/hiring manager for their review until a successful candidate is identified.
Ongoing: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis for this position and will be reviewed once a need is identified in that area.
Cascadia offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time and part-time permanent employees and other benefits-eligible positions.
Administrative Exempt, Classified, and Full-Time Faculty Positions
Comprehensive benefits packages include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
- Optional SRA Tax Annuities
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
- Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
- Optional Credit Union participation
- Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
- Optional Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Waiver
Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.
- Two options for standard managed-care plans
- One value managed-care plan
- Two preferred provider options
- One managed-care dental plan
- One preferred provider dental plan
- $25,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
- Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee
Long Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
- Optional Coverage: 30-60 day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)
Retirement Plans
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
- Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 2 or Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
- State Board Retirement Planadministered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate
The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB)manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Personnel runs the Employee Assistance Program.
Part-Time Faculty Positions
A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.
A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.
Follow these steps to apply for full-time faculty positions and all non-academic positions:
STEP ONE Refer to the specific position's vacancy announcement for a complete list of materials required for application.
STEP TWO Check job status key.
- Accepting Applications: This position is still accepting complete applications. Full consideration will be given to complete applications.
- Reviewing Applications: This position's priority/closing date has passed and the screening committee has begun to review the completed and qualified applications received by the priority/closing date. Refer to the specific position's vacancy announcement for priority/closing date information.
- Interviewing: The screening committee has completed a review of applications and has extended interviews to candidates.
- Position Filled: This position is no longer vacant.
STEP THREE Download application materials.
- Cascadia College application form (click here)
STEP FOUR Complete the application.
- The Cascadia College application form is required for all applications.
- Cover letter (no more than two pages that explain how the candidate's experiences and qualifications demonstrate the minimum, preferred qualifications and characteristics of the job description)
- Resume or CV
- The included Federal and State reporting form will be filed separately and will not be available to those processing your application. It will only be available to the person responsible for government reporting or for affirmative action reasons, and safeguards will be used to prevent the discriminatory abuse of this information. Your voluntary cooperation is appreciated.
Please Note: See specific Job Vacancy Announcement for other items that may be needed
STEP FIVE Submit your application.
- Please be aware that electronic application submissions are required. Faxed, mailed and delivered applications will NOT be accepted.
- Send completed application materials to applicant@cascadia.edu.
- Note that only complete applications will be reviewed.
If you are having difficulties, please email applicant@cascadia.edu or call 425.352.8880.
Finalists in designated National Searches (Full Time Faculty and Director-level and above positions) will be eligible to receive travel reimbursement per college policy.
Application materials become the property of Cascadia College.
Follow these steps to apply for Associate/Part-Time Faculty positions:
All Associate Faculty applicants are required to submit a complete application packet listed below:
- Cascadia College Application Form (click here)
- Cover Letter (not to exceed 2 pages) that specifically explains your ability to meet the qualifications
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- List of 3 professional references
- Copies of transcripts documenting all undergraduate/graduate degrees and all relevant courses completed (official transcripts required at time of hire)
Please Note: For consideration in future quarters, application materials should be submitted as soon as possible. We only accept complete application packets and will keep them in our Recruitment Pool for a year.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment
Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff, and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a pluralistic community of learners. Applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to disabilities, race, color, religion, sex and/or gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may make a request to the Human Resources Director by calling 425. 352.8880.
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