Psychology Professor - Part-Time

Who We Are

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.

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 and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. 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. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

To grow our workforce, we are seeking creative, collaborative faculty who are reflective of the diverse community we serve. Tacoma Community College is a public Associate- and Bachelor’s-granting institution that serves a student-body of approximately 12,000 students. Our students are 27% students of color, 60% female, and have a median age of 26. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion, and community success. 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 are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Essential Functions

• Prepares and instructs, in person, online and hybrid modalities, transfer level classes in the discipline of Psychology. Candidate will be assigned to teach PSYC& 100 General Psychology with the possibility of also teaching PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology depending on interest and availability.
• Utilizes the college LMS, Canvas, for additional course-related engagement across all course modalities (in person, hybrid and online).
• Provides course-related communication, advising, and support via scheduled office hours and email accessibility.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities. Follows established procedures in areas such as submitting syllabi, grades, bookstore orders, and other related administrative procedures.
• Participates in the college’s professional development and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion events.

Qualifications

Required education and experience:

• Master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Experience teaching psychology at the community college level.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in a diverse environment, engaging in activities that promote equity and the success of underrepresented students.
• Enthusiasm for cultural diversity in the curriculum and the classroom, and reflection on how this manifests, particularly in teaching psychology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a learning environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices.
• Graduate coursework in psychology.
• Experience with teaching methods that incorporate technology and online course development.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Competence to teach college-level Psychology courses.
• Competence to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Commitment to teaching a curriculum that addresses cultural diversity.
• Competence to incorporate elements of undergraduate research and/or applied learning activities in the curriculum.
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement.
• Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Flexible in the ability to achieve the instructional and general responsibilities of the position.
• Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Commitment to remaining current in the discipline.

• 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.

Application Process

• Tacoma Community College 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