Nursing Professor - Part-Time

*This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

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. 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, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• 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 SettingFor information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacomaAn Overview of the RoleThe adjunct professor not only serves as a teacher, but as a mentor, advocate, and role model demonstrating utmost professionalism and integrity and advising students on academic success strategies, career options, and graduation requirements. In that role, they embrace the Mission Statement of TCC's nursing program: "To produce innovative Associate Degree nurses who provide safe quality care to diverse populations, invest in continued professional learning to maintain excellence, and inspire others in the profession of nursing. The nursing faculty will accomplish this through evidenced based nursing education in an environment that promotes caring, diversity, ethics, excellence, holism, integrity and patient centered care." Position SummaryThe professor is a professional educator and registered nurse who teaches in the clinical, simulation or lab setting. They would be responsible for teaching nursing curriculum to assigned student groups using TCC's concept-based curriculum and evidence-based teaching practices within the framework of the nursing program's stated mission.

The adjunct Professor is responsible for instruction, supervising and evaluating nursing students in the educational environment within the framework of the program's six themes:

• Informatics & Technology
• Safety & Quality Improvement
• Professionalism and Leadership
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care
• Clinical Judgment/Evidence-Based Practice
• Participate in College and Nursing program assessment processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing, with a master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Has a minimum of two years of professional experience in the practice of nursing.
• Has current clinical experience of at least two years in the clinical subject area assigned to teach.
• The Professor will be an expert nurse generalist and have expertise in one of the following areas: medical-surgical, maternal-child, pediatrics, mental health nursing, critical care or long term care.

• Successful adult teaching experience in any disciple that shows knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, student evaluation, and a willingness to hone those skills the first year of teaching.
• Meets NLN Nurse Educator Nurse Competencies

• Holds a current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington, or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington.
• Pass background checks and drug screens as required by hospitals and clinics upon hire and annually as required.
• Provide documentation that shows successful completion of immunizations as required by hospitals and clinics upon hire.
• Complete new-hire orientation and all pre-teaching assignments designed to prepare new faculty for successful completion of basic teaching duties.
• Holds or obtains current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the first day of class.

• A commitment to lifelong learning.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups in a respectful, professional manner, using both verbal and written formats.
• Strong skills in organization, prioritization, collaboration, delegation, and supervision.
• Function ethically and legally within the standards and competencies of local, state, and national regulatory agencies and professional organizations.
• Humility by participation in evaluation, self-care, and self-reflection
• Effectively use healthcare related information and technology
• Apply safety principles and national safety standards
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills, using evidence-based practice to make clinical decisions

Application Process
Complete application packages must include the following: Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which may include a teaching demonstration.

• 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.