History Professor - Part-Time

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Part‑time faculty positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter‑to‑quarter basis. Applicants remain active for 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Submission does not guarantee a position.

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area, 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 committed to supporting Indigenous, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities, and to creating an anti‑racist, culturally responsive environment.

This Part‑Time Faculty position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in U‑S History, Pacific Northwest History, and/or Native American History for the History Department at Tacoma Community College.

Reports to the Dean for Educational, Social & Behavioral Sciences (ESBS) and works closely with the History/Philosophy/Political Science Program Chair and faculty.

• Prepare and instruct transfer level classes in U‑S History, Pacific Northwest History, and/or Native American History in person, online, or hybrid modalities. Possible courses include:
• HIST
  146, U‑S History I (17th and 18th centuries); HIST
  147, U‑S History II (19th century); HIST
  148, U‑S History III (20th century); HIST
  214, Pacific Northwest History; HIST
  219, Native American History.
• Provide course‑related communication and support via scheduled office hours and email.
• Utilize the college LMS, Canvas, for engagement across all modalities.
• Comply with state and federal law and submitted syllabi, grades, bookstore orders, and other related administrative procedures.
• Participate in the college’s professional development and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion events.

• Master’s degree in history or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• Graduate coursework in history, including U‑S History and/or Pacific Northwest History.
• Experience teaching at a community college and/or on the freshman & sophomore levels.
• Experience with online classroom platforms such as Angel or Blackboard.

• Competence 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 achieve instructional and general responsibilities.
• Dynamic delivery methods for diverse student proficiency and learning styles.
• Proficiency with computers as instructional aids.
• Appreciation of diversity and cultural awareness.
• Excellent communication strategies and internal/external engagement.
• Ethics and integrity.

• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States required at the time of hire.

Part‑time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits after the second consecutive quarter of half‑time or more employment. Part‑time faculty are also eligible for a private leave day per academic year, sick leave, and a health care benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.