Psychology Professor - Part-Time

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.

Tacoma is located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance. The city is the third largest in Washington State and serves a 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. TCC is committed to fostering culturally responsive curricula and strengthening partnerships with Indigenous, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities.

To grow our workforce, we are seeking creative and collaborative faculty who reflect the diverse community we serve. TCC is a public Associate‑ and Bachelor’s‑granting institution serving approximately 12,000 students, 27% of whom are students of color and 60% female.

• 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 equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
• Honor TCC’s mission of providing equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Reflect the diversity of our community.

This part‑time faculty position includes teaching psychology courses and supporting the ongoing programs of Tacoma Community College. The position is responsible for preparing and teaching face‑to‑face, online and hybrid courses in the Education, Social and Behavioral Science division. It reports to the Dean for Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences.

• Prepares and instructs in person, online and hybrid modalities, transfer‑level classes in the discipline of Psychology. Candidates may be assigned to teach PSYC&100 General Psychology with the possibility of also teaching PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology depending on interest and availability.
• Utilizes Canvas for additional course‑related engagement across all course modalities.
• 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 follows established procedures for submitting syllabi, grades, and other administrative tasks.
• Participates in the college’s professional development and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion events.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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 into the curriculum.
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional…