English and Writing Instructor - Indigenous Focus

Salary: $70,000.00 - $102,000.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WA
Job Type: Tenure Track Faculty
Job Number: 27f-005
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Summary
January 5, 2027 (first review of applications; open till filled)
Green River College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the English division with an Indigenous focus. The position will primarily include the development and teaching of college-level writing courses, as well as literature, creative writing, film and cultural studies courses, depending on instructor interest and the course schedule, along with service responsibilities such as committee work and student advising. The faculty member will also participate in the ongoing partnership between Green River College and the Muckleshoot Tribal College, the development of an American Indian & Indigenous Studies (AIIS) program at the college, as well as collaborations 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We 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.

Position Responsibilities
Teaching

***This position includes a 2/3 teaching load of 2/2/2 (two courses per quarter) during the tenure process.

• Primary teaching responsibility consists of college-level writing courses, including ENGL 101 and research writing; teaching may also include literature, creative writing, developmental and technical writing, and film and cultural studies courses as available on the schedule, based on faculty member's education, experience, and interest.
• Curriculum and course development (e.g., writing, literature, film and cultural studies, learning communities, study abroad, etc.) with an Indigenous focus related to the local Muckleshoot Tribe, WA's federally recognized Tribes, and other U.S. Indigenous communities.
• Classes are to be offered in both face-to-face, as well as synchronous and asynchronous online and hybrid modalities.

Service
***This position includes 1/3 course release (reassignment) time during the tenure process for additional service responsibilities; release time after the tenure process will be determined based on institutional needs.

• 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, historical,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.
• Support and collaborate as possible with the Indigenous Student Success Center (ISSC), Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), and related student organizations.
• Standard faculty service responsibilities, not related to the release time, include participation on English division, instructional, and campus committees and projects, and student advising.

Qualifications
Minimum

• Master's degree in the fields of Writing Studies (e.g., Rhetoric and Composition), English literature, Creative Writing, or other interdisciplinary fields such as American Indian Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education/Teaching, Humanities or similar degrees with a writing focus.
• Complementary degree, certificate, substantial coursework, curriculum development, or expertise in Indigenous, American Indian, or Native American Studies.
• Experience teaching writing at the college level. Candidates with experience in Tribal education but not college writing may be considered for an exception on a case-by-case basis.
• Experience with Indigenous teaching methodologies and educational models.
• Demonstrated experience in and commitment to building 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.

APPLICATION
Complete ALL of the following steps:

• Cover letter that describes your experience and education related to teaching writing and other courses with an Indigenous focus, along with the other position responsibilities and qualifications listed in this announcement, including your experiences working in and with Indigenous communities.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names of three references
• Supplemental questions
  
  • Share your teaching philosophy related to Indigenous pedagogies and teaching methodologies with specific examples.
  • Describe your experience, education, and professional development regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality.

Supplemental Information
This is a full-time tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027, 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.

At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.

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.)

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080.

Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link:

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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) 288-3320.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.

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
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Share your teaching philosophy related to Indigenous pedagogies and teaching methodologies with specific examples.
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Describe your experience, education, and professional development regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality.
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