History Professor - Part-Time

Who We Are

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) is a public Associate- and Bachelor's-granting institution serving approximately 12,000 students. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in our curricula and community partnerships.

We seek creative, collaborative faculty who reflect the diverse community we serve.

This Part-Time Faculty position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in US History, Pacific Northwest History, and/or Native American History for the History Department. The position reports to the Dean for Educational, Social & Behavioral Sciences (ESBS) and collaborates with the History/Philosophy/Political Science Program Chair and faculty.

• Prepares and instructs transfer-level courses in US History, Pacific Northwest History, and/or Native American History in in-person, online, and/or hybrid modalities. Courses may include: HIST& 146, US History I; HIST& 147, US History II; HIST& 148, US History III; HIST& 214, Pacific Northwest History; HIST& 219, Native American History.
• Provides course-related communication and support via scheduled office hours and email.
• Utilizes the college LMS, Canvas, for engagement across all modalities.
• Complies with state and federal law and follows established administrative procedures (syllabi, grades, bookstore orders, etc.).
• Participates in the college's professional development and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in history or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in a diverse environment, with activities that promote equity and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate coursework in history including US History and/or Pacific Northwest History.
• Experience teaching at a community college and/or at the freshman & sophomore levels.
• Experience using online classroom platforms (e.g., Angel, Blackboard) as classroom support and learning tools.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Ability to teach a variety of courses for the History Department.
• Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Commitment to fostering critical and inclusive curricula.
• Flexibility to meet instructional and departmental responsibilities.
• Ability to employ dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods for students of diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels.
• Experience using computers as instructional aids to enhance learning.
• Appreciation of diversity and commitment to cultural awareness in the workplace.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build internal/external engagement supporting student success.
• Ethics and integrity.

Required conditions of employment

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Application Materials & Procedures

Complete application packages must include all materials listed below. Packages missing any item will not be considered:

This is a part-time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Salary is paid per credit hour and ranges from $1,244.36 to $1,457.68 per credit hour, subject to applicable COLAs. Lab credit hours may be paid at 50% of the credit hour rate. Professional Services hours are paid at a flat rate of $46.00 per hour. Placement on the salary schedule aligns with education and experience per the 2024 Faculty Negotiated Agreement.

Part-time faculty may be eligible for health care and retirement benefits after two consecutive quarters of half-time or more employment. Benefits details are provided on the employment page.

Evening and off-campus assignments may be part of the instructional load. Degrees must be from accredited institutions and verified for U.S. equivalency. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.

Tacoma Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. We provide equal opportunity in education and employment and do 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the designated officers listed on the employment page.

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