Biology Professor - Part-Time
Company: Tacoma Community College
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Who We Are
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 and strongly
encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the
important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an
educational community. 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. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce
that:
Regional Setting
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area:
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 Biology courses and corresponding labs in a classroom
environment.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate
Application Process
Application Material & ProceduresComplete application packages must
include the following:Tacoma Community College online application
form.
This is a part time faculty position contracted on a quarterly
basis. Part time faculty salary range is per credit hour starting
at $1,208.89 to $1,422.22 . 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 $44.00-$44.00 per hour. Placement
on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational
background and experience per the 2024 (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 institution's 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. Life and long- term
disability insurance plans reduced tuition for the employee; and
retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please
visit our employment page/employment benefits: . A collective
bargaining agreement exist and membership in the TCC Federation of
Teachers or payment of a service fee and is available anytime 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; Kathryn
Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. This
recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job
description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Tacoma Community College
Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
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