Chemistry Professor - part-time faculty
Company: Tacoma Community College
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Who We Are
Tacoma 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 Setting
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area:
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.
Position Highlights
This position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in
chemistry and corresponding labs at Tacoma Community College. This
position reports directly to the Dean for Math, Science and
Engineering.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and teach courses in introductory chemistry including
both organic and inorganic chemistry in a classroom environment.
(Tacoma does not offer online classes in this subject area.)
- Successfully teach students with no prior chemistry
background.
- Perform duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Chemistry or closely related field from an
accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching at a community college and/or the freshman
& sophomore levels. Conditions Of Employment
- Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior
to employment. The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
- Commitments to establishing and maintaining a safe laboratory
environment for students.
- 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.
- Effective listening and customer service skills when working
with others.
- 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 Process
Application Materials & ProceduresComplete application packages
must include the following: (Packages received that do not contain
all of these materials may not be considered by the screening
committee.)
- 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 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 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:
A collective bargaining agreement exist and membership in the TCC
Federation of Teachers or payment of a service fee and is available
anytime upon hire. Evening and off campus assignments may be a part
of the instructional load. Flexibility is required to meet the
needs of the department. Degrees must be from accredited colleges
or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and
verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees
will be verified for U.S. equivalency.
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. The following
persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding
non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX,
; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328 .
Tacoma Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.
This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job
description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Tacoma Community College
Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
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