Tenure-Track Academic Advisor Faculty -

Advising & Running Start Shoreline Community College Salary:

See Position Description Job Number:

TT-AA26

Location:

Shoreline College, WA Department:

Advising Office Position Summary Date of First Consideration :

9/27/2026 Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed. 172- day

Annual Salary Base Range:

$69,584 to $79,163, dependent upon education/experience Additional pay available for summer quarter and additional assignments. Welcome! Learn more About Shoreline AND Video Tour Our Campus! Position Summary & Department Information Shoreline College is dedicated to inclusive excellence in teaching and learning, student success, and community engagement. Shoreline serves the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities through the core themes of educational attainment and student success, program excellence, community engagement, access and diversity, and institutional stewardship. This faculty position serves as an Academic Advisor in the Advising Services Department within the Student Affairs Division. The department provides comprehensive academic advising to students through direct support and collaboration with instructional and student service units. Guided by a developmental and proactive advising philosophy, academic advisors empower students to navigate their educational pathways, make informed decisions, and achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. Academic Advisors support students through academic and career advising, educational planning, student success coaching, resource referrals, instruction, and collaboration with faculty, staff and community partners. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Advising and Student Success Advise prospective and current students on academic planning, educational pathways, transfer options, and degree or certificate completion requirements. Support students in exploring academic majors and career pathways across transfer and professional-technical programs. Develop individualized educational plans using student success platforms and monitor student progress toward goals and completion. Provide advising through appointments, drop-in services, orientations, registration support, workshops, and group information sessions. Conduct proactive outreach to assigned student caseloads to support retention, enrollment, persistence, educational planning, and academic standing. Assist students experiencing academic difficulties and connect them with appropriate resources. Foster engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning and advising environments that promote student success and belonging. Serve as a liaison to instructional divisions Support the development and delivery of faculty advising training materials, presentations, and workshops. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, K-12 partners, community organizations, and higher education institutions. Remain current on trends, best practices, and emerging issues in academic advising, student success, and higher education. Curriculum & Academic Development Offer workshops, and large-group sessions that support student success, educational planning, career exploration, and college readiness. Collaborate with campus departments to develop and deliver academic success programming. Retention & Enrollment Suppor t Offer workshops, and large-group sessions that support student success, educational planning, career exploration, and college readiness. Collaborate with campus departments to develop and deliver academic success programming. Professional Engagement Participate in division, department, college, and campus committee meetings and activities. Complete required institutional training and engage in ongoing professional development. Community & Institutional Service Support outreach, recruitment, and community engagement activities. Contribute to a respectful, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative campus culture. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education & Experience Master's degree in Student Development, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of professional experience in academic advising, career development, counseling, or student development theory. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, electronic student information systems, and other instructional or student success technologies. Required Knowledge Student development theory, career development theory, and academic advising practices. Transfer admission processes and requirements for in state and out-of-state institutions. Student services practices in higher education, including course placement, enrollment, and financial aid processes. Student success and retention strategies. Required Skills & Abilities Foster equity, inclusion, belonging, and multicultural responsiveness in advising and educational settings. Apply developmental and proactive advising approaches that support student success and engagement. Teach and facilitate learning in individual, group, and classroom settings, including online environments. Adapt advising and instructional approaches to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Apply principles of transfer advising, career coaching, and educational planning. Build effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners. Communicate effectively through written, verbal, and active listening skills. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered practices. Conditions of Employment Workload & Expectations Office Hours & Student Availability Academic Advisors are non-instructional faculty at Shoreline. The regularly scheduled work hours are 7 hours a day. They are expected to maintain regular office hours to support student learning and advising. Office hours must be coordinated with the Director and advising staff and clearly communicated to students and may include on-campus and/or virtual availability. Service & Other Academic Responsibilities Service constitutes approximately 20% of the full-time faculty workload (approx. 75 hours per quarter). Service activities may include, but are not limited to, departmental and divisional meetings, committee and governance participation, completion of required trainings, assessment work, and other professional responsibilities. Service assignments are coordinated with the unit administrator and aligned with division and College needs. Professional Development & Evaluation Faculty are expected to engage in ongoing professional development, including required institutional trainings (such as compliance, equity, and instructional technology) and discipline-specific learning that supports instructional quality and student success. Faculty performance is evaluated in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and established evaluation and Appointment Review Committee (ARC) criteria, as applicable to the appointment type. Physical Work Environment This position provides in-person, on campus support up to 5 days a week, noting there may be some opportunity to work remotely up to one day per week based on departmental needs. For on-campus, in-person advising, work is usually performed in an office space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. For remote (online) advising, faculty will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. Terms of Employment/Salary This is a full-time, tenure-track position with a 172-day annual contract over 12 months, typically running from July 1 through June 30. This position begins on October 15, 2026, and the salary will be prorated accordingly . Salary placement will be determined based on the number of qualifying years of teaching and/or work experience, combined with educational preparation. Employment in this position is contingent upon available funding, as determined by the College President. Required Materials To be considered for this position, please submit the following: NEOGOV online application Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position Current resume Unofficial transcript of highest related degree or licenses (official transcript and licenses due upon hire)

Note :

Once application materials have been submitted it cannot be modified If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application

Other Conditions:

Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged 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. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit: https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/non-discrimination.aspx . Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu . In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, 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 or past places of employment. In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. Shoreline College does not currently sponsor H-1B visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position. Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950. Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/shorelinecc/jobs/5472695/tenure-track-academic-advisor-faculty-advising-running-start je-2a9091b7196d42ed822e8cb1759dfc6a