Diagnostic Medical Sonography Professor - Part-Time Faculty

Who We AreTacoma Community College (TCC) 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 as an Achieving the Dream "leader college" 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 SettingFor information on Tacoma and the surrounding area:

https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacomaPosition HighlightsThis position is responsible for preparing and teaching Sonography courses for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. This position reports to the Dean of Health, Justice, and Human Services.Essential FunctionsPrepare and teach Sonography courses, labs, and fields.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsTwo (2) years of recent clinical experience as a sonographer.Successful completion of a Sonography program from an accredited school.Preferred QualificationExperience teaching at a community college and/or the freshman & sophomore levels.Required conditions of employment:Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.The Successful Candidate Must DemonstrateCompetence to teach a variety of courses in Sonography.Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff.Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.Experience using computers as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom to enhance learning.An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.Ethics and integrity.Application ProcessApplication Materials & ProceduresComplete application packages must include the following: (Packages received that do not contain all of these materials will not be considered by the screening committee.)Tacoma Community College online application form.Cover letter and resume. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meets the qualifications for this position.UNOFFICIAL

Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.Terms of EmploymentThis is a part-time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Part-time faculty salary range is per credit hour starting at $909.33 to $1,240.16. Salary ranges are subject to any approved COLA's after initial placement. If applicable, Lab credit hours are paid at 50% the credit hour rate. Professional Services hours are paid at a flat rate of $44.00-$44.00 per hour. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the Faculty Negotiated Agreement (Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation).Part-time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half-time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time. Members may 'stack' workloads between other qualifying colleges. A part-time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part-time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options. Tacoma Community College offers one personal leave day per academic year if the PTF have been awarded a multi-quarter appointment. Sick leave is awarded every quarter based on the full-time equivalent teaching percent. If eligibility requirements are met, a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided.For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits:

https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, 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). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.Tacoma Community CollegeHuman Resources6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA

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