Computer Science Professor - Part-Time

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream “Leader College,” and 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:
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 underrepresented 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./lifeintacoma

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. Position Highlights This position is responsible for preparing and teaching introductory computer science courses.

Prepare and teach introductory programming courses using Java. Successfully teach students with no prior computer science background.

Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in computer science or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching computer science courses. Conditions of Employment Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment. The Successful Candidate must Demonstrate Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff. Flexible in the ability to achieve the instructional and general responsibilities of the position. Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.

Experience using computers as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom to enhance learning. An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction. Commitment to student learning and success. Ethics and integrity. Application Materials & Procedures Complete application packages must include the following:
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which may include a teaching demonstration. Tacoma Community College online application. Cover letter and resume. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meets the qualifications for this position. UNOFFICIAL copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended. 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 to $1,457.68 . Salary ranges 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-$46.00 per hour. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per 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. Half time is determined based on each institutions definition of full time. Members may stack workloads between other qualifying colleges. 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 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.

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