Nursing Assistant Part-time Faculty

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/certificates currently that include the Associates in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Program Degree which leads RN licensure, and the Nursing Assistant Certificate.

Position Summary

Provides instruction for Nursing Assistant courses and maintains course documentation and related Nursing Assistant Program communication. This position works closely with nursing faculty colleagues in the design, implementation and evaluation of the nursing assistant curriculum. This position works closely with the Nursing Assistant Program Director and reports to the Associate Dean for Nursing.

As a part-time faculty member NAC/CNA program, 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 nursing assistants by teaching in various settings, including the classroom, skills labs, and clinical environments, while advancing equity and excellence in nursing assistant education.

• Provide high-quality on-site and/or online instruction in entry-level caregiving competencies for Nursing Assistant students.
• Plan, select, and implement appropriate active-learning strategies aligned with course competencies and program outcomes.
• Develop, select, and use reliable and valid formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate student learning and competency attainment.
• Communicate course competencies, performance expectations, grading standards, attendance policies, and other relevant course information in written and/or electronic formats at the start of each course.
• Deliver instruction using inclusive teaching practices that accommodate diverse learning styles and student needs.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students regarding course progress, program requirements, and related academic concerns.
• Regularly review and revise instructional methods, materials, learning activities, and assessment tools to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with administrators, faculty colleagues, and staff to support coordinated instruction and program goals.
• Use learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities, including curriculum review, program development, assessment activities, and faculty meetings.
• Engage in ongoing evaluation of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Communicate clearly and professionally through effective written, oral, and listening skills.
• Actively promote equity, inclusion, and belonging by addressing barriers to student success and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) from an accredited college or university, in accordance with WAC 246-841A-430.
• 2 years of recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in home health care or other healthcare settings that utilize nursing assistants.
• At least 1 year of experience within the past three years providing care to elderly and/or chronically ill individuals of any age.
• Current, active, and unencumbered LPN or RN license in the State of Washington.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and support diverse student populations, with a clear commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
• Must meet all applicable Washington Administrative Code (WAC) requirements, including (WAC) 246-841-470(7)(b)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Two years teaching experience

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Hold a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in Washington, or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington.

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate

• Ethics and integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to deliver instruction using active learning methods which accommodate different learning styles.
• Ability to plan, select, prepare and implement appropriate active learning activities to meet all course competencies.
• Ability to develop, utilize and/or update course competence and summaries.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain competency in the occupational field.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and staff.
• Ability to provide guidance and advice to students as needed.
• Working knowledge of computer concepts.
• Ability and willingness to use innovative teaching techniques & infuse technology in the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and learning abilities.
• A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, responding to the broad ranging needs of a diverse student population.

Complete application packages must include the following: (Packages received that do not contain all materials will not be considered by the screening committee.) Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which will include a teaching demonstration. All documents submitted as part of your application package become property of the college and will not be returned.

Application materials must be submitted online through our website.

1. Tacoma Community College application.

1. Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and work experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

1. Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).

1. Tacoma Community College desires candidates who have two or more of the following characteristics. 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.
   • 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.