Physical Education Instructor - Part-Time

Company: Tacoma Community College
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

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. 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 more culturally responsive curriculum.

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. We are committed to infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives and experiences of the Black community into our curriculum. We are examining and revising our policies and practices with the stated goal of becoming an anti-racist institution.

Tacoma Community College 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 Mission Statement says, "As the community's college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success." To grow 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.
• Values 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.
  Regional Setting
  For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma
  
  Part-Time positions at the college are open continuous and reviewed on a quarter by quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered. Position Highlights
  Tacoma Community College seeks a student-centered part-time professor to join our Physical Education faculty team. This position will include responsibility for the development, preparation, and delivery of courses within the physical education department at Tacoma Community College. Teaching assignments may include daytime or evening classes using various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid or fully online (synchronous or asynchronous). This position reports directly to the Dean for Healthcare and works closely with the Physical Education Department Chair and faculty.
  Essential Functions
  
  • Prepare and teach courses in the field of Physical Education that may include: Total Fitness, Fast Fitness, Independent Fitness Lab, Advanced First Aid, Coaching Theory, Weight Training, Toning, Health & Wellness, Badminton/Pickleball, Softball, Hiking, Volleyball, Walking, Bowling, or any other course offered through the department.
    Qualifications
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field, from an accredited college or university.
    • Two years of related work experience and/or related current teaching experience Physical Education. Preferred Qualifications
      • Master's degree in Physical Education or relevant field.
      • Experience teaching at a community college.
      • Experience in using online classroom platforms (Angel, Canvas, etc.) as a classroom support and learning tool. Conditions of Employment
        • Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.
        • 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.
          The Successful Candidate will Demonstrate
          • Ethics and integrity, and sound professional judgment.
          • An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
          • 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.
          • Commitment to functioning as an effective team member.
          • Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
          • Experience using technology as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom to enhance learning.
          • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
          • Ability to work successfully with the varied and diverse students and staff of the college.
            Application Process
            Application Materials & Procedures
            Complete application packages must include the following: (Packages received that do not contain all of these 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 a part of your application package become property of the college and will not be returned.
            Complete application packages must include the following:
          • Tacoma Community College application.
          • Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and work experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
          • Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).
          • Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self- awareness into your living/working environment. Terms of Employment This is a part-time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Part-time faculty salary range is per credit hour starting at $909.33 to $1,240.16. The salary for the academic year is dependent on education and experience as required by the Faculty Negotiated agreement, which includes class preparation time, weekly office hours, scheduled class time, grading tasks, and final exam days. If applicable, Lab credit hours are paid at 50% the credit hour rate. Professional Services hours are paid at a flat rate of $44.00-$44.00 per hour. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the Faculty Negotiated Agreement (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation ). Part-time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half-time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time. Members may 'stack' workloads between other qualifying colleges. A part-time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach, to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part-time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options. Tacoma Community College offers one personal leave day per academic year if the PTF have been awarded a multi-quarter appointment. Sick leave is awarded every quarter based on the full-time equivalent teaching percent. If eligibility requirements are met, a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/ A collective bargaining agreement exist and membership in the TCC Federation of Teachers or payment of a service fee and is available anytime upon hire. Evening and off campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.
            
            Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, 253-566-5055; Dolores Haugen, Section 504 Officer, 253-566-6090. Tacoma Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
            
            Tacoma Community College
            Human Resources
            6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
            www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment

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