Nursing Assistant Part-time Faculty

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 a more culturally responsive curriculum.

TCC is an Associate and Bachelor degree granting public institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our students are 48% students of color, 60% female, and have a median age of 26. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion, and community success.

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. 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, neurodivergent people, and the LGBTQIA2+ community. To increase our workforce, we seek to recruit employees who exemplify these attributes:
Committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population that reflects the diversity of our community. Value intellectual curiosity and innovation. Honors the campus mission to promote 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. Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population Are committed to teaching in a community college setting Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion TCC offers two nursing degrees/certificates currently that include the Associates in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Program Degree which leads RN licensure, and the Nursing Assistant Certificate.

Position Summary Provides instruction for Nursing Assistant courses and maintains course documentation and related Nursing Assistant Program communication. This position works closely with nursing faculty colleagues in the design, implementation and evaluation of the nursing assistant curriculum. This position works closely with the Nursing Assistant Program Director and reports to the Associate Dean for Nursing. As a part-time faculty member NAC/CNA program, you will serve not only as an educator but also as a mentor, advocate, and role model for a diverse student population.

This position offers the opportunity to shape future nursing assistants by teaching in various settings, including the classroom, skills labs, and clinical environments, while advancing equity and excellence in nursing assistant education. Provide high-quality on-site and/or online instruction in entry-level caregiving competencies for Nursing Assistant students. Plan, select, and implement appropriate active-learning strategies aligned with course competencies and program outcomes.

Develop, select, and use reliable and valid formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate student learning and competency attainment. Communicate course competencies, performance expectations, grading standards, attendance policies, and other relevant course information in written and/or electronic formats at the start of each course. Deliver instruction using inclusive teaching practices that accommodate diverse learning styles and student needs. Provide academic guidance and support to students regarding course progress, program requirements, and related academic concerns.

Regularly review and revise instructional methods, materials, learning activities, and assessment tools to support continuous improvement. Collaborate effectively with administrators, faculty colleagues, and staff to support coordinated instruction and program goals. Use learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment. Participate actively in departmental responsibilities, including curriculum review, program development, assessment activities, and faculty meetings.

Engage in ongoing evaluation of student learning…