Health and Wellness Education Professor - Part-Time

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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.

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. TCC recognizes the privilege and cost of using this land and is committed to partnerships with local indigenous communities.

We also stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community, and support the Stop Asian Hate movement. TCC is committed to developing culturally responsive curricula and becoming an anti‑racist institution.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African‑American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice‑involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. We seek applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the role of diversity in 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 efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

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The Health Information faculty member is responsible for designing, preparing, and delivering courses within the Health Information certificate, associate, and bachelor programs, ensuring alignment with institutional and accreditation standards. This role plays a key part in preparing graduates with the knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in today’s healthcare industry. Teaching assignments may include online and in‑person formats.

The faculty member will collaborate closely with the program chair, faculty, and staff to support student success and program quality. This position reports directly to the Dean of Health, Business, and Professional Services.

• Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in assigned courses across Health Information disciplines, including Revenue cycle, Medical Coding, and Medical Billing.
• Design, implement, and evaluate curricula to reflect the rigor and standards appropriate for each degree level.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, development, evaluation and assessment, including the evaluation of student learning outcomes.
• Employ innovative and inclusive teaching methods designed to engage and retain a diverse student population, particularly historically under‑represented groups such as black and brown students.
• Integrate educational technologies that enhance student learning into course design and delivery.
• Support and actively participate in college and program accreditation processes.
• Evaluate student learning through a variety of methods.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Engage in department, division and college initiatives and activities.
• Participate in professional development to strengthen teaching skills, maintain industry credentials, and ensure course content remains current and relevant.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Duties of the position require the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or the willingness to learn them:

• Demonstrated expertise and commitment to the field of Health…