Math Professor - Part time

Tacoma Community College; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 1,714,230 - 2,008,099; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

A community college in Washington is seeking creative and collaborative part-time faculty to teach introductory math courses. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in math or a closely related field and demonstrate strong communication skills. The college values diversity and aims to reflect the community in its staff. This is a part-time position contracted quarterly with a salary range starting at $1,244.36 per credit hour, offering benefits after specific employment conditions are met.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in math or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience teaching math courses at a community college is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach introductory math courses.
• Engage students in active learning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to inspire adult learners

Flexibility to adapt teaching

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Ethics and integrity

Education

Master's degree in math or closely related field

Job description

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b), retirement plan, hybrid

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. Moreover, 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. In addition, we 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. Tacoma Community College is a public Associate‑ and Bachelor's‑granting institution that serves a student‑body of approximately 12,000 students. Our students are 27% 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.

Applicants should:

• 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
• Be committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Be 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: http://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma

Part‑Time Faculty Positions

Positions are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter‑by‑quarter basis. Individuals who apply 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 Summary

This position is responsible for preparing and teaching introductory math courses and corresponding labs.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and teach introductory math courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in math or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching math courses at a community college.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and assist adult learners gain competency in content area.
• Flexibility to adapt teaching to student learning styles.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ethics and integrity.

Application Process

• Tacoma Community College online application
  Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
  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 - $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 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 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 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: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, Student Affairs Administration Office at 253-566-5115. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

Contact Information

6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment