English Composition Professor - Part-Time

Benefits include medical, dental, life and vision insurance; vacation time; paid holidays; sick time; a 403(b) retirement plan; and a hybrid work arrangement.

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. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people and our commitment to fostering inclusive partnerships with local indigenous populations.

TCC also stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, supports the Stop Asian Hate movement, and works to bring culturally responsive curricula that reflect the experiences of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities.

Responsible for preparing and teaching courses typically offered at Tacoma Community College, including:

• English Composition I
• English Composition II:
  Argument and Persuasion
• English Composition III:
  Writing about Literature

• Prepare, 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.

• Master’s degree in English, English Composition/Rhetoric, Technical Communication, Developmental Studies, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

• Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to ensuring equitable access within the learning environment, including cost considerations, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Respect for diverse views and opinions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to instructional strategies that enhance student success, especially for traditionally underserved populations.
• Ability to integrate non‑traditional delivery methods and educational technologies.
• Competence to teach a variety of courses and review and develop curriculum.
• Effective classroom management, including handling challenging conversations.
• Team‑orientation and participation in ongoing academic and professional development.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Tacoma Community College online application.
• Resume and cover letter describing how your background aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview, which may include a teaching demonstration.

Part‑time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Salary is based per credit hour (starting at  1,244.36– 1,457.68, subject to approved COLAs). Professional services hours paid  per hour. Part‑time faculty may become eligible for health‑care and retirement benefits after two consecutive quarters of half‑time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions. Eligible faculty receive a personal leave day per academic year, sick leave based on full‑time equivalent teaching, and comprehensive health‑care benefits if eligibility criteria are met.

Tacoma Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, providing 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 veteran status. Discrimination and sexual harassment are prohibited. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.

For more information on employment and benefits, visit our employment page.