Nursing Professor - Part-Time

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Salary: $1,380.59 - $1,510.48 Monthly Location: Main Campus, 6501 S 19th Street, Tacoma WA 98466, WA Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 25-12-PTF Division: Academic Affairs Department: Healthcare FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: TCCFT Salary Information: Rate is per credit hour Who We Are 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. 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's 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. Honor 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 or certificates currently that include the Associate in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Program Degree which leads to their RN, and the Nursing Assistant Certificate. Tacoma Community College is seeking a dynamic and student-focused nursing professional to join our exceptional team as a Part-Time Nursing Professor. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical experience in critical care and/or emergency department (ED) nursing, a commitment to equity-centered teaching and learning, and a passion for student success. As a faculty member in the ADN and NAC/CNA programs, 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 nurses by teaching in various settings, including the classroom, clinical environments, simulation, and skills labs, while advancing equity and excellence in nursing education. This position may occasionally be assigned classes to be taught on evenings or weekends. This position is expected to start in the next upcoming Academic Quarter and will report to the Associate Dean for Nursing. Essential Functions As a professional educator and registered nurse, you will:Teach assigned nursing courses using concept-based curriculum and evidence-based teaching practices, with a focus on fostering critical thinking, clinical judgment, and nursing excellence. Develop and deliver engaging and inclusive instruction in classroom, clinical, simulation, and lab settings. Serve as a mentor, guiding students on academic success strategies, career pathways, and graduation requirements. Actively promote equity and inclusion by addressing barriers to student success and fostering a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all students. Provide professional guidance and advocacy to help students overcome challenges and achieve their academic and career goals. Participate in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with the nursing program's mission and goals. Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing education that meets professional and industry standards. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning in nursing practice and education. Engage in professional development activities to stay current with advances in nursing practice and education. Participate in the design, revision, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum. Participate in activities of the nursing faculty team; including attending nursing faculty meetings per negotiated agreement and serving on departmental committees as elected or appointed. Participate in ongoing assessmen

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