English Composition Professor - Part-Time Faculty Pool

Who We AreTacoma 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 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.Position HighlightsThis position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses typically offered at Tacoma Community College. These may include English Composition I; English Composition II, Argument and Persuasion; and/or English Composition III, Writing about Literature.Essential FunctionsPrepare, teach, and assess outcomes in assigned courses in accordance with department and college standards.Assess student learning and use data to improve teaching and learning.Maintain current knowledge in the field of composition and effective pedagogy.Perform related duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsMaster's degree in English, English Composition/Rhetoric, Technical Communication, Developmental Studies, Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university.Conditions of EmploymentSuccessfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.The Successful Candidate will DemonstrateEthics, 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.Application ProcessApplication Material & ProceduresComplete application packages must include the following: Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which may include a teaching demonstration.Tacoma Community College online application.Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.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).Tacoma Community College6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment

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