Business Professor

Salary: $66,500.00 – $80,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 25-05-FAC #MON

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Business, Paralegal & Technology

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: TCCFT

Who We Are

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. TCC is committed to increasing Native visibility by developing more culturally responsive curriculum and stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community.

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. Our students reflect the diversity of our community; we serve 27% students of color, 60% female, and a median age of 26. Our Mission Statement says, "As the community's college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success."

Tacoma Community College seeks a student-centered tenure-track professor to join our business faculty team. This position will include responsibility for the development, preparation, and delivery of courses at the associate and bachelor degree level in the fields of general business, management, global logistics, human resources, and project management. Teaching assignments may include daytime, evening, or weekend (Saturday) classes using various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online (synchronous or asynchronous). This position reports directly to the Dean of Business, Paralegal & Technology.

Essential Functions

• Prepare curriculum and teach courses in the fields of general business, management, global logistics, entrepreneurship, human resources, and project management at the associate and bachelor degree level.
• Develop, implement, and assess curricula at the rigor appropriate for the degree program.
• Employ innovative and inclusive teaching methods designed to engage and retain a diverse student population.
• Teach in different modalities including but not limited to face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
• Evaluate student learning through a variety of methods, including exams, projects, and assignments.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Maintain regular office hours according to the current faculty negotiated agreement (TCCFT) to improve student retention and success.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Actively participate in departmental responsibilities including curriculum review, assessment, program development, and faculty meetings.
• Work with an advisory committee of community partners to keep curriculum relevant to local employer needs.
• Serve on college committees and participate in college governance.
• Use technology tools to enhance student learning in any learning environment.
• Collaborate with other business faculty and staff.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Commit to Tacoma Community College's mission and embrace the values of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning.
• Commitment to student success.
• Experience or demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
• Prepare and deliver courses at the associate and bachelor degree level in the field of business.
• Work with faculty and staff on curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories and research.
• Develop and utilize a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of learners.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback using program criteria and expectations.
• Advise current and potential business students for multiple career paths.
• Ethical decision making and sound professional judgement.
• Commitment to the mission of Tacoma Community College.
• Commitment to developing a diverse workforce for Pierce County.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or other related field from an accredited college or university plus 2 years relevant working experience.
• Two years of relevant teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a business-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Teaching experience in a community college.
• Professional Certification in project management or human resources management.
• Experience using Canvas at an intermediate/advanced level.
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities.
• Experience with curriculum development and assessment.

Required Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Ability to be vocationally certified.

Application Process

Work Schedule

• This is a full-time tenure track faculty position contracted on an annual basis.
• Classes may be scheduled day, evening, online or weekends.

Terms of Employment:

This is a full-time tenure track faculty position contracted on an annual basis. The salary range is $66,500 to $80,000 per year. Tacoma Community College provides a generous comprehensive benefits package. A collective bargaining agreement exists with the Tacoma Community College Federation of Teachers (AFT local 2196.) Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.

• Attach a resume and cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
• Attach unofficial copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide a statement of no more than two pages that address how you meet two or more of these characteristics.