Computer User Professor - Part-Time

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third-largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to the Puyallup Reservation to make way for settlers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of this community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. TCC is committed to increasing Native visibility by developing more culturally responsive curriculum. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. We are committed to infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives and experiences of the Black community into our curriculum. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. Our students reflect the diversity of our community; we serve 27% students of color, 60% female, and a median age of 26. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our Mission Statement says, "As the community's college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success." 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. To grow this workforce, we seek to recruit faculty who exemplify similar attributes:

• Commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population,
• Reflects the diversity of our community,
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching,
• Honors the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities,
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations,
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, and
• Engages 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

• Teach all levels of Computer User courses including Word, Excel, PowerBI and others in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate curricula at the rigor appropriate for the degree program.
• Contextualize curriculum so that it is relevant to multiple programs and career paths.
• Collaborate with CU faculty and other professional-technical faculty.
• Employ innovative and inclusive teaching methods designed to engage and retain a diverse student population, particularly historically under-represented groups such as black and brown students.
• Teach primarily face-to-face classes but able to teach other modalities such as hybrid and online.
• Evaluate student learning through a variety of methods, including exams, projects, and assignments.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Maintain regular office hours according to the current faculty negotiated agreement (TCCFT) to improve student retention and success.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Commit to remaining current in the field.
• Support division/department goals.
• Actively participate in departmental responsibilities including curriculum review, assessment, program development, and faculty meetings.
• Participate in the college's professional development
• Use technology tools to enhance student learning in any learning environment.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Commit to Tacoma Community College's mission and embrace the values of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Duties of the position require the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or the willingness to learn them:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning.
• Commitment to student success.
• Experience or demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
• Prepare and deliver contextualized course curriculum.
• Work with faculty and staff on curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories and research and integrating new and innovative approaches to instruction.
• Develop and utilize a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of learners in any modality or classroom environment.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback using program criteria and expectations.
• Ethical decision making and sound professional judgement.
• Commitment to the mission of Tacoma Community College.
• Commitment to developing a diverse workforce for Pierce County.
• Commitment to teaching in a community college setting and a strong awareness and appreciation of the benefits of diversity, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work successfully with the varied and diverse students and staff of the college.
• Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Commitment to remain current in the field.
• Strong critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups from the community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dedication to group problem solving and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 5 years of business experience using the MS Office Suite of products
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) (or other industry-recognized) certification in Word and Excel earned within the last 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Adult Learning or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years of teaching experience, preferably at the community college level
• Experience in teaching computer applications.
• Experience using Canvas.
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities.
• Experience with curriculum development and assessment.

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Any license/certification requirements
• Any additional background testing dependent on the department/division

Application Materials & Procedures
Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College application form.
2. Resume and cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
3. UNOFFICIAL Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).
4. Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self- awareness into your living/working environment.