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Human Anatomy and Physiology Professor - Tenure Track
Salary
$52,250.00 - $61,600.00 Annually
Location
Tacoma WA 98466, WA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
23-21-FAC #MON
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Science, Engineering, & Mathematics
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
TCCFT
Position Summary:
TCC, winner of the 2020 Association of Community College Trustees Equity Award for the entire Pacific Region, invites you to apply for the position of Human Anatomy and Physiology Professor (Tenure Track). This full time position entails teaching lecture and labs for Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health students and either Cellular and Molecular Biology or Organismal Physiology for Biology majors. Tacoma Community College’s Biology courses meet the full spectrum of General Education, Allied Health, and STEM requirements. This position is also eligible for a legislature funded High-Demand stipend issued on a quarterly basis depending on courses taught. The stipend amount is approximately $1450 per quarter.
This is an on-campus position with opportunities for hybrid and online teaching. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for a 176 day yearly contract running approximately from September 1 to June 15. This position occasionally may be assigned classes to be taught on evenings or weekends, or at our Gig Harbor campus. This position reports to the Dean for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. This position is expected to start in September 2024. Tenure track candidates are supported through a 3-year long tenure process, after which they are eligible for tenure. Tenure track faculty are reviewed primarily on their teaching, service to the college, and community involvement. This may include performing research or writing grants, however the college strongly values other ways faculty choose to advance the college’s mission.
Essential Functions
Prepare and teach courses in Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health students and either Cellular and Molecular Biology or Organismal Physiology for Biology majors (approximately 15 instructional contact hours per week of lecture and lab)
Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods including hybrid and online pedagogy, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions including student learning outcomes
Provide service to the College, including curriculum development and participation in college committees, shared governance, and appropriate professional development activities
Advise and mentor students, helping them to formulate sound educational and career plans
Participate in department, division, and college governance
Participate in SEM Division and College equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts and work towards promoting an anti-racist curriculum
Participate in the recruitment and retention of science and engineering students, particularly historically under-represented groups, such as black, brown, and female students
Collaborate on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations
Participate in program review and instructional assessment
Participate in institutional effectiveness and college accreditation activities
Work in support of the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of the college
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Duties of the position require the following knowledge, skills and abilities or the willingness to learn them:
Ability to effectively respond to the broad-ranging needs of a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
Ability and willingness to develop well-coordinated relationships with other academic divisions and institutions
Experience in recruiting and retaining historically underserved students into science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics
Experience in reviewing, developing, and assessing curriculum
Experience with instructional technology and online learning management systems (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)
Experience integrating technology into teaching and learning including LMS/CMS software
Experience teaching biology to pre-allied health students (such as pre-nursing students)
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in projects and initiatives
Cultural self-awareness and cultural sensitivity to diverse populations of students and colleagues
Dedication to remaining current in the discipline
Willingness to using contemporary teaching techniques such as collaborative, inquiry-based, active, and experiential learning, integrative learning communities, and individual and group student projects
Knowledge of and attention to safety in classroom and laboratory environments
A strong commitment to serving as an accessible mentor to students
A strong commitment to helping students improve their writing and critical thinking skills, and to assessing those skills
A strong commitment to continuing professional development
Required education and experience:
Master’s degree in biology or a closely related field
Strong academic background in biology
Preferred Experience:
Teaching experience in both classroom and laboratory settings
Teaching experience in community colleges
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment
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