Chemistry Professor - Part-Time

Tacoma Community College; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 1,901,900 - 2,080,837; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Community College is seeking a part-time chemistry faculty member to teach introductory chemistry and corresponding labs at the Tacoma campus or Gig Harbor, with hybrid or online components as needed.

The position reports to the Dean for Math, Science and Engineering and may require evening hours. Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in chemistry, with preferred experience teaching at a community college.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Experience teaching at a community college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in introductory chemistry including both organic and inorganic chemistry in a classroom environment. (Tacoma does not offer online classes in this subject area.)
• Successfully teach students with no prior chemistry background.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Who We Are

Part‑time faculty positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter‑by‑quarter basis. Individuals who apply will remain in the applicant pool for 12 months, 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. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well‑being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black‑owned businesses. We also strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti‑racist institution.

To grow our workforce, we are seeking creative, collaborative faculty who are reflective of the diverse community we serve.

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to 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

Regional Setting

For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma

Position Highlights

This position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in chemistry and corresponding labs at Tacoma Community College. This position reports directly to the Dean for Math, Science and Engineering.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and teach courses in introductory chemistry including both organic and inorganic chemistry in a classroom environment. (Tacoma does not offer online classes in this subject area.)
• Successfully teach students with no prior chemistry background.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Chemistry or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at a community college and/or the freshman & sophomore levels.

Conditions Of Employment

• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily prevent employment but will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis by HR staff.
• Tacoma Community College has no responsibility or obligation to sponsor an H‑1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Commitments to establishing and maintaining a safe laboratory environment for students.
• Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Dynamic, non‑traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Effective listening and customer service skills when working with others.
• 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.
• Ethics and integrity.

Terms Of Employment

This is a part‑time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Classes may be assigned to the Tacoma or Gig Harbor campus, hybrid online, or fully online with a learning management system component. Evening hours may be required. Part‑time faculty salary range is per credit hour starting at $1,380.59 to $1,510.48. 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 Faculty Negotiated Agreement (Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation). Part‑time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits after the second consecutive quarter of half‑time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. A comprehensive health care benefits package for employees and dependents, life and long‑term disability insurance, and retirement benefits are provided. A personal leave day per academic year is offered for employees with a multi‑quarter appointment. Sick leave is awarded each quarter based on the full‑time equivalent teaching percent.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.