Part Time Arabic Language Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, WA
Job Type: PART TIME FACULTY
Job Number: 2025-2026-PTF Arabic
Division: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Department: WORLD LANGUAGES
Opening Date: 04/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
Position will remain open until filled.
Highline College is recruiting for part-time faculty positions in the World Language Department for Fall Quarter, 2026. The Department has an interest in having the part time faculty positions filled by September 1, 2026 and will continue to accept applications until the positions have been filled.
Salary will depend upon the number of classes taught. Salary is based upon initial placement, work experience, and the number of assigned credits. The current salary range per credit hour is $1,275-$1,366. Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional information here (Download PDF reader)(DownloadPDF reader)(See 205 Part-time Faculty Placement and Salary).
Essential Tasks
Teaching: Primary assignment will be to teach courses in Arabic (on-line via zoom MTWTh); advise students in developing and monitoring their academic plans;
Service: Engage in department, division, and college initiatives; participate in shared governance; promote the college's values, and perform other contracted duties (for example, advisory committee participation, community outreach) as required;
Professional development: Maintain competence in teaching and the discipline through professional development.
Qualifications
FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
At Highline, successful faculty applicants demonstrate the ability to:

• Show commitment to student learning. This includes planning, organizing, and creating an interactive, cooperative, and mutually respectful learning environment, incorporating research-based practices to teaching and assessment.
• Challenge learners intellectually. This includes encouraging students to ask questions, confront limits, recognize complexities, think critically, and challenge assumptions.
• Practice culturally responsive instruction. This includes designing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment that are relevant to students; valuing what students already know; and empowering students to demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways as appropriate for the discipline.
• Communicate effectively. This includes conveying information and expectations clearly, listening carefully, encouraging students to communicate, and acting with respect, enthusiasm, and empathy toward students.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity. This includes, but is not limited to, being professional, honest, and ethical in the selection and delivery of course content.
• Assessment. Ability to assess student-learning outcomes and use assessment data to modify instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Teaching Arabic or related studies; OR
• Experience teaching introductory courses in Arabic; AND
• Evidence of language proficiency in Arabic.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in Teaching Arabic or related degree;
• Community College teaching experience;
• Experience/interest in teaching diversity and globalism courses relevant to Arabic studies;
• Significant experience working in multicultural/diverse environment.

Supplemental Information
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.
THE COLLEGE
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.
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 a equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
MISSION AND VISIONAs an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.
NEED HELP?
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following two attachments to be considered complete:

• A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;
• Letter of application (two-page maximum, recommended). The letter should address your ability to meet the FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES of the position.

Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate coursework may be submitted; Official transcripts will be required upon employment.
HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).
The Title IX Coordinator, Danielle Slota, can be reached at (206) 592-3600 or 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, President's Office
For accessibility needs, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.
The Vice President of Human Resources, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.
You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting hrstaff@highline.edu.
Benefits for eligible employees are explained in detail on our page.
Part-time temporary positions are generally ineligible for benefits.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in teaching Arabic or related studies; OR experience teaching introductory courses in Arabic; AND evidence of language proficiency in Arabic?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that to be consider for this position my application must be complete. Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the position.

• Yes
• No

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