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Business Professor Full-Time Tenure Track

Employer
Tacoma Community College
Location
Tacoma, WA
Closing date
Jun 3, 2022

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Sector
Business and Finance
Organization Type
Corporate
Who We Are*Priority Consideration Date: May 26, 2022*

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*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. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to the Puyallup Reservation to make way for settlers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of this community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. TCC is committed to increasing Native visibility by developing more culturally responsive curriculum. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. We are committed to infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives and experiences of the Black community into our curriculum. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. Our students reflect the diversity of our community; we serve 27% students of color, 60% female, and a median age of 26. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our [Mission Statement](https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/ourmissionandvision/) says, "As the community's college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success." Our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. To grow this workforce, we seek to recruit faculty who exemplify similar attributes:

* Commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population,
* Reflects the diversity of our community,
* Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching,
* Honors the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities,
* Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations,
* Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, and
* Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC.
*REGIONAL SETTING*
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: [https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma](https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma)

*POSITION DESCRIPTION*
Tacoma Community College seeks a student-centered tenure-track professor to join our business pathways, faculty team. This position will include responsibility for the development, preparation, and delivery of courses at the associate and bachelor's degree level in the fields of general business, management, global logistics, entrepreneurship, human resources, and project management. Teaching assignments may include daytime, evening, or weekend (Saturday) classes using various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online (synchronous or asynchronous). Teaching locations may include any one of our four campus locations. This team member will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to build strong links within the college's Business Pathway. This position works closely with the business program chairs and reports directly to the Dean for Health, Business & Professional Services through the Associate Dean for Business. Essential Functions
* Prepare curriculum and teach courses in the fields of general business, management, global logistics, entrepreneurship, human resources, and project management in various modalities.
* Develop, implement, and evaluate curricula at the rigor appropriate for the degree program.
* Motivate students by providing a positive and supportive environment for growth.
* Use technology tools to enhance student learning in any learning environment.
* Collaborate with other business faculty and staff.
* Participate in the college's professional development.
* Commit to Tacoma Community College's mission and embrace the values of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Qualifications*Minimum Qualifications*

* Bachelor's degree in business or other related field from an accredited college or university.
* Two (2) years of relevant work experience and/or relevant current teaching experience. that particularly qualify the faculty to provide instruction in the field of business.
* Experience using online learning management software (LMS).
* Experience teaching online or with online tools.
* Experience or demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
*Preferred Qualifications*
* Master's degree in a business-related field from an accredited college or university.
* Professional Certification in project management or human resources management.
* Experience teaching at a community college.
* Experience using Canvas at an intermediate/advanced level
*Conditions of Employment*
* Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
* Proof of completed COVID-19 Vaccination is required upon hiring and employment at TCC.
*The Successful Candidate will *
* Prepare and deliver courses at the associate and bachelor degree level in the field of business.
* Work with faculty and staff on curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories and research and integrating new and innovative approaches to instruction.
* Develop and utilize a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of learners in any modality or classroom environment.
* Work with an advisory committee of community partners to keep curriculum relevant to local employer needs.
* Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback using program criteria and expectations.
* Maintain regular office hours according to the current CBA to improve student retention and success.
* Advise current and potential applied business management students.
* Work with local employers and students to facilitate internships.
* Work with certifying organizations to create partnerships and earn endorsements.
* Support division and department goals.
* Participate actively in departmental responsibilities to include curriculum review and assessment, program development, and faculty meetings.
* Serve on college committees and participate in college governance.
* Perform related duties as assigned.

*The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate:*
* Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement.
* Commitment to the mission of Tacoma Community College.
* Commitment to developing a diverse workforce for Pierce County.
* Commitment to teaching in a community college setting and a strong awareness and appreciation of the benefits of diversity, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in the workplace.
* Commitment to baccalaureate education in the community college setting.
* Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
* Ability to work successfully with the varied and diverse students and staff of the college.
* Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
* Experience using technology as an instructional aide to enhance learning.
* Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
* Commitment to remain current in the field.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups from the community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
* Demonstrated strength in written and oral communication as well as listening.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Commitment to function as an effective team member.
Application Process*Application Materials & Procedures*All complete applications received by the priority consideration date will be reviewed by a screening committee. Selected candidates will be invited for interview which may include a teaching demonstration.
Complete application packages must* *include the following:
* Tacoma Community College online application.
* Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
* Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
* Tacoma Community College is committed to eliminating barriers and systems of oppression so we may serve all learners AND support each other as colleagues. We strive to be an anti-racist institution and value compassion, respect, and continuous improvement. A critical component of this is the understanding that the work of cultivating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) belongs to all employees. Please address both parts below.
* Please provide a teaching philosophy that shows how you reflect on your own positionality, how you use your cultural capital to enrich the student experience, how you value and encourage student application of cultural capital, and how you can help us to move towards the College's strategic goal of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
* How do you incorporate antiracism into your teaching practices?

*Terms of Employment:*This is a full-time tenure track faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the [Faculty Negotiated Agreement](https://www.tacomacc.edu/_attachments/about/TCCFT-CBA-2021-2024.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation). The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and membership in the TCC Federation of Teachers or payment of a service fee is available upon hire. Evening and off-campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides 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 status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Dr. Davi Kallman, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5157.
Tacoma Community College
Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
[http://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment](http://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment)* *

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