Psychology Professor - Part-Time

About Tacoma Community College

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 recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost and honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community.

TCC is a public Associate- and Bachelor's-granting institution serving approximately 12,000 students. Our student body is 27% students of color, 60% female, with a median age of 26. We embrace our identity as a community college, where faculty engage in innovative work to improve student retention, program completion, and community success. TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African-American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved individuals, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community, strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union, the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, and local Black-owned businesses. We also strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement through our active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club and Faculty and Staff Coalition. Our institution aims to increase partnerships with local indigenous populations and is committed to developing culturally responsive curricula that incorporate the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

About the Role

As a Part-Time Faculty member in the Education, Social and Behavioral Sciences division, you will join a team of creative and collaborative educators reflective of the diverse community we serve. This position involves preparing and teaching face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses, primarily within the Psychology discipline. You will report to the Dean for Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences.

In this role, you will teach transfer-level classes, including PSYC& 100 General Psychology, with the possibility of teaching PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology depending on interest and availability. You will utilize Canvas for course-related engagement across all modalities and provide essential communication, advising, and support through scheduled office hours and email accessibility. Beyond the classroom, you will participate in the college's professional development and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion events.

We are seeking faculty who value intellectual curiosity, welcome difference, and model respectful interaction. The successful candidate will demonstrate competence in teaching students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. You will be expected to incorporate elements of undergraduate research and/or applied learning activities into the curriculum and maintain a commitment to remaining current in the discipline. Flexibility is required to meet departmental needs, which may include evening hours and assignments at the Tacoma or Gig Harbor campuses.

Hiring Process

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.

To apply, complete application packages must include:

• Tacoma Community College application form.
• Cover letter and resume (in your cover letter, indicate how your background and experience meets the qualifications).
• Unofficial copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.

Packages received that do not contain all of these materials may not be considered by the screening committee. The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment. Information from the background check will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by HR staff.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Tacoma Community College values diversity and 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 of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.

For more information on Tacoma and the surrounding area, visit: tacomacc.edu