Title: FULL TIME FACULTY - Communication Studies Location: Bothell United States Job ID: 15490 Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Description: 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. 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 Cascadia's 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 College¿s 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 state's 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 Cascadia's 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 develop - 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 - Knowledge of 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: - 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. 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.

Role Description We are looking for a new English-speaking colleague to join our multi-national team. You will have the opportunity to: - Help our clients tell their newsworthy stories to the Finnish audience and media. - Work with both innovative Finnish companies and multicultural global companies. - Write content that dives deep into current hot topics, our clients’ industries, and tech applications. - Lead client teams and work with colleagues in a supportive role. - Engage with clients to create effective PR and communications strategies. - Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media. - Work together with the whole team to attract the best clients and talent. - Collaborate with our team of 10+ international PR and communications professionals. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in PR and communications. - Experience with a variety of public relations and communications tasks. - Flawless content production in English. - Great organizational skills and ability to lead client accounts. - Proven track record in sales (if background is in an agency). - Open and honest communication with team members and clients. Requirements - Creative in solving clients' communications issues. - Ability to balance multiple client cases simultaneously. - Good written and oral skills in other languages (nice to have). - Know-how in AI tools and their implementation in workflow (nice to have). Benefits - Opportunity to focus on PR while working with a variety of industries. - Working with exciting clients including rapidly growing startups and big IT companies. - Possibilities for new client acquisition and earning sales commissions. - Work with an international and diverse team. - MacBook laptop, phone benefit, and home internet up to 100€ a month. - Remote work flexibility with monthly team day expectations. - External training sessions with top experts. - Extensive occupational health and travel insurance. - Annual ePassi benefit for 400 euros for well-being, culture, and sports. - Transparent salary ladders with a base salary of 4000–4600 euros a month. - Team bonus plus personal sales commission on top of base salary.

Role Description We are looking for a new English-speaking colleague to join our international team for a fixed-term parental leave cover. The contract term is from May 2026 until February 12th, 2027. - Help our clients tell their newsworthy stories to the English-speaking audience and media. - Work with both innovative Finnish companies and multicultural global companies that want us to execute their PR on the highest level of expertise. - Write content that dives deep into current hot topics, our clients’ industries, and tech applications, often explaining complex concepts in a simple and clear way. - Work with your colleagues in a supportive role. - Engage with clients to create effective PR and communications strategies. - Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media. - Work together with the whole team to attract the best clients and talent. - Work with our team of 10+ international PR and communications professionals. Qualifications - Produce flawless content in English for our clients and check the work of others. - Experience with a variety of public relations and communications tasks. - 1 to 4 years of experience in PR and communications. - Open and honest with team members and clients, and enjoy working as part of a team. - Great organizational skills and able to balance multiple client cases simultaneously. - Enthusiastic about helping us gain new clients by attending trade events. Requirements - Good written and oral skills in Norwegian is considered a major plus. - Know-how in AI tools and implementing them in your workflow without compromising quality. Benefits - Opportunity to focus on PR while working directly with a variety of industries and build long-term client and media relations. - Working with exciting clients, including rapidly growing startups and big IT companies. - Possibilities to be part of new client acquisition and earn sales commissions on top of your competitive base salary. - Work with an international and diverse team. - MacBook laptop, phone benefit, and home internet up to 100€ a month. - Possibility to work remotely or come to our office in downtown Helsinki. - External training sessions with top experts. - Extensive occupational health and travel insurance. - Annual ePassi benefit for 400 euros for well-being, culture, and sports. - Transparent salary ladders with a base salary of 2800–3900 euros a month, plus team bonus and personal sales commission.

Role Description AIRLIFT NORTHWEST has an opportunity for a MEDICAL AIRLIFT COMMUNICATIONS LEAD. Oversee specific operational areas within the Communications Center. Lead assigned program areas, support daily operations, and ensure assigned areas function smoothly and are aligned with the overall objectives of the center. This position is a working lead, required to work a minimum of one scheduled twelve (12) hour shift a week as a Medical Airlift Communications Specialist. Position Highlights - Team Leadership & Oversight: Assign, instruct, and review the work of team members to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. - Operational Management: Oversee daily operations within the assigned program area, ensuring smooth workflows and adherence to protocols. - Mission-Driven Support: Ensure all activities align with the program’s mission and established guidelines to maintain high standards of service. Primary Job Responsibilities - Lead specific operational areas or programs as assigned, ensuring alignment with the Communications Center’s goals and standards. - Assist the Communications Center supervisor and/or manager by overseeing specific tasks and initiatives within the assigned area. - Implement and enforce policies and procedures within the assigned focus areas, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. - Provide leadership and guidance to team members within the assigned areas. - Assume decision-making responsibilities within assigned areas in the absence of a supervisor or manager, ensuring continuity of operations and adherence to protocols. - Ensure timeliness and accuracy in all communication and logistical processes, fostering a culture of efficiency and reliability within the team focusing on patient care and safety. - Monitor staff on comprehension of and training needs regarding regulatory compliance for HIPAA, billing/reimbursement requirements for Medicare/Medicaid, other third-party payers, and regulatory agencies. - Support the Airlift Northwest quality improvement (QI) and process improvement activities by participating in committees as assigned, and developing department-specific programs. - Attend monthly and quarterly meetings, and all other meetings as directed by the manager. - Routinely fill in, as required, during periods of staffing shortages (e.g., staff sick leave and vacation leave). - Collaborate with Communications Center staff, Communications Center management, regional operations managers, and other departments to improve and coordinate services between the service areas. Qualifications - Bachelors Degree in Communications, Management or other fields related to the role. - One year of experience in management or supervision in a health care setting. - An equivalent of education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Benefits - Pay Range Minimum: $31.53 hourly - Pay Range Maximum: $45.13 hourly - For information about benefits for this position, visit this link . - Shift: First Shift (United States of America) - Temporary or Regular: This is a regular position - FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 90.00% - Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory Company Description Airlift Northwest is dedicated to providing safe, efficient and compassionate air medical transport for critically ill and injured infants, children and adults, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The region’s first air medical transport service, Airlift Northwest has flown more than 100,000 patients since its founding in 1982. Its helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are strategically located at eight bases throughout the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska. On-board medical experts handle everything from advanced cardiac life support to neonatal resuscitation, all while flying patients to the best available care for their condition.