Nursing Professor - Full-Time Tenure Track

Priority Consideration Date: April 6, 2025

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 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.
• Honors 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 Full-Time Tenure-Track 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.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $94,250 to $104,000, based on educational background and experience per the 2024 Faculty Negotiated Agreement. This salary includes a 30% stipend which is contingent upon continued funding through the Washington State Legislature's High Demand Career Field Programs (ESSB 5092, Section 26).

The High Demand funding initiative aims to support Washington State community and technical colleges in recruiting and retaining qualified nursing faculty to educate the next generation of nurses for high-demand healthcare careers. As a faculty member, you will play a critical role in preparing students for success in nursing practice, contributing to the profession through teaching excellence, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

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 occasionally may be assigned classes to be taught on evenings or weekends. This position is expected to start in Summer 2025 (June 2025) and will report to the Associate Dean for Nursing. Join us in shaping the future of nursing!

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 and advisor, 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 assessment and evaluation of nursing program and student outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community members, health care professionals, students, faculty and administration.
• Utilize strong skills in written, oral, and listening communications.
• Interpret the philosophy and outcomes of this Associate Degree Nursing Program to the community within and outside the College.
• Participate in College governance and activities to support the Strategic Plan and Initiatives of Tacoma Community College and the nursing program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or a Nurse Compact License (or eligibility for licensure).
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (doctorate in nursing or related field preferred) which includes evidence of preparation in curriculum development or teaching.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience, with strong expertise in critical care or emergency department (ED) nursing.
• Teaching experience in an academic or clinical setting preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and support diverse student populations, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Able to meet State of Washington Professional-Technical certification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or course work in curriculum design and evaluation.
• Experience with concept-based curricula and simulation-based learning.
• Familiarity with evidence-based teaching and active learning strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external clinical partners.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington, or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington.
• The successful candidate must be available to attend regular in-person activities on campus for student meetings, college and program committee work, industry partner meetings, and other related functions.

Complete application packages must include the following:
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which will include a teaching demonstration. Application materials must be submitted online through our website.

Application materials must be submitted online through our website.

1. Tacoma Community College application.
2. Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and work experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
3. Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).
4. Tacoma Community College is committed to eliminating barriers and systems of oppression so we may serve all learners and support each other as colleagues. We strive to be an anti-racist institution and value compassion, respect, and continuous improvement. A critical component of this is the understanding that the work of cultivating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) belongs to all employees. Tacoma Community College desires candidates who have two or more of the following characteristics:
   • Knowledge of the challenges faced by minoritized students (historically marginalized or excluded) and a demonstrated commitment to addressing disparities within an institutional setting.
   • Experience in, or demonstrated commitment to, teaching, mentoring, or providing services to support the academic success of minoritized students.
   • Experience in or demonstrated commitment to incorporating culturally relevant and inclusive classroom practices into teaching and mentorship.
   • Personal connection to the College's strategic goal of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as the ability to draw on your own positionality to enrich the student experience.

Please provide a statement of no more than two pages that address how you meet two or more of these characteristics. Candidates with less work experience should be specific as to how they demonstrate commitment. Candidates with more work experience should be specific about what they have done as well as what they would like to do.

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