ABE/HS+/Fresh Start Professor - Part-Time

 Part-Time Faculty positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally, and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Reflects the diversity of our community
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

 
Regional Setting
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma

Position Summary
This position is responsible for preparing and providing instruction in all levels of Adult Basic Education for students registered in the Adult Basic Education / Adult High School Completion (HS+) and/or the Fresh Start program.

• Prepare, teach, and assess outcomes in assigned courses in accordance with department and college standards
• Provide contextualized, competency-based instruction in a multilevel setting
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and achievements; and submit required end of quarter reports to program intake specialist and/or data entry person
• Conduct and document ongoing classroom assessment throughout the quarter to demonstrate learner progress toward goals and course learning objectives
• Assess student learning and use data to improve teaching and learning
• Maintain current knowledge base in adult learning, content areas, effective pedagogy, and college and community resources
• Use Canvas and other technological tools to enhance instruction
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Education or closely related field
• 15 college level credits in one or more of the following disciplines: environmental science, biology, natural science, health science, history, political science, mathematics, biology, social sciences, anthropology (specific discipline will be determined by the course for which the college is currently recruiting)
• Experiences working with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• 6 months or more teaching experience in developmental or ABE level Math and/or Reading/ Writing or experience teaching in secondary education settings or Fresh Start Programs
• Basic skills in computer literacy: MS Word, Internet use, and email correspondence

• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily prevent employment but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by HR staff.

• Tacoma Community College has no responsibility or obligation to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of  1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment
• Commitment to ensuring equitable access within the learning environment, including but not limited to considerations related to cost; universal design for learning (UDL); and the integration of culturally relevant teaching practices
• Commitment to and respect for diverse views and opinions in the classroom and in the workplace
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to developing and implementing instructional strategies and practices that enhance student success, particularly those that support and enhance outcomes for traditionally underserved populations
• Ability to integrate non-traditional delivery methods, as appropriate, to teach students of varying backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles
• Competence to teach a variety of courses and to review and develop curriculum.
• Effective classroom management skills, including the ability to facilitate and navigate challenging conversations related to differing points of view
• Commitment to integrating educational technologies as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom
• Commitment to functioning as an effective team member
• Commitment to participate in ongoing academic and professional work to strengthen the department, division, campus and our community
• Commitment to professional growth

1. Tacoma Community College application form.
2. Cover letter and resume. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meets the qualifications for this position.
3. UNOFFICIAL  Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended

Tacoma Community College
Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA  98466   
www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment