Biology Professor - Anatomy and Physiology - Part-Time

About Tacoma Community College

Tacoma Community College is a public community college in Tacoma, WA serving approximately 12,000 students. The student body is 27% students of color, 60% female, and has a median age of 26. The college is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports historically marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, veterans, and LGBTQ+.

This position is responsible for preparing and teaching human anatomy and physiology courses and corresponding labs.

• Prepare and teach a two‑quarter human anatomy and physiology course sequence for pre‑allied health students.
• Prepare and teach human anatomy and physiology labs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching college‑level anatomy and physiology courses.
• Evening availability.

Required Conditions of Employment

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

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate

• Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Flexibility in achieving the instructional and general responsibilities of the position.
• Dynamic, non‑traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying proficiency levels and diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Experience using computers as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom to enhance learning.
• Effective listening and customer service when working with others.
• Excellent customer service skills, including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.

Application Materials & Procedures

Terms of Employment

This is a part‑time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Part‑time faculty salary range is per credit hour starting at $1,244.36 – $1,457.68. Salaries are subject to any approved COLA’s after initial placement. If applicable, lab credit hours are paid at 50% the credit hour rate. Professional services hours are paid at a flat rate of $46.00 per hour. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience with the 2024 Faculty Negotiated Agreement (Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation).

Part‑time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half‑time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. A part‑time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach, to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part‑time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options. Tacoma Community College offers one personal leave day per academic year if the PTF have been awarded a multi‑quarter appointment.

Sick leave is awarded every quarter based on the full‑time equivalent teaching percent. If eligibility requirements are met, a comprehensive health‑care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long‑term disability insurance plans are available for the employee. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. It 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;
Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Student Affairs Administration Office at 253‑566‑5115. This recruitment announcement may be changed or modified without notice.