Health and Wellness Education Professor - Part-Time

Health and Wellness Education Professor - Part-TimeSalary: $1,380.59 - $1,510.48 MonthlyLocation: Main Campus, 6501 S 19th Street, Tacoma WA 98466, WAJob Type: Part-time FacultyJob Number: 25-04-PTF #MONDivision: Academic AffairsDepartment: HEALTHCAREOpening Date: 05/23/2025FLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: TCCFTSalary Information: Rate is per credit hourWho We ArePart-Time Faculty positions at the college are open continuously 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.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 teachingWelcome difference and model respectful interaction with othersRecognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational communityAre committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student populationAre committed to teaching in a community college settingCare deeply about student successIntentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusionHonor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunitiesReflect the diversity of our communityPosition SummaryTacoma Community College invites applications for a part-time faculty member in Health and Wellness Education within the Healthcare Pathway. This faculty position plays a critical role in supporting student success through high-quality instruction, innovation in curriculum design, and community engagement. The position includes the opportunity to participate in the development of new allied health exploratory courses, with potential to evolve into stackable certificates aligned with local workforce needs.The ideal candidate is an equity-minded educator committed to inclusive, student-centered learning, with a passion for promoting healthcare education and wellness across diverse populations.Essential FunctionsDeliver engaging and accessible instruction in in-person, online, and hybrid formats using inclusive and innovative teaching strategies.Develop and revise curriculum in collaboration with program faculty, grounded in current educational research and best practices in allied health and health and wellness education.Collaborate with faculty and community partners to develop exploratory allied health courses that may serve as foundational steps toward stackable certificate programs.Partner with programmatic advisory committees of industry professionals to ensure curriculum remains responsive to evolving workforce trends.Utilize a variety of instructional technologies, including Learning Management Systems to support student learning and success.Evaluate student performance using clear, equitable, and timely feedback aligned with program standards.Maintain regular virtual or on-campus office hours, as outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), to support student progress and retention.Participate in outreach and recruitment efforts to engage students, particularly those from historically marginalized or underrepresented communities.Engage in professional development opportunities that support effective teaching, leadership, and continuous improvement.Actively participate in college-wide Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) training and events.Promote an inclusive learning environment that affirms and empowers students of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an Allied Health Profession, Health Education, Health Promotion, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.5 years relevant work experience AND/OR relevant current teaching experience that particularly qualify the candidate to provide instruction in Health and Wellness.Current credential or certifications in an allied health profession and/or equivalent in field of instruction.BLS or Healthcare CPR certification, CPR/AED certification.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in an Allied Health Profession, Health Education, Health Promotion, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.Knowledge of curriculum development and experience with creating new academic programs or certificates.Demonstrated experience teaching in higher education or community settings, preferably in health and wellness-related disciplines.Experience using online learning platforms and digital instructional tools.Familiarity with community college populations and a demonstrated commitment to educational equity and student success.Experience teaching at a secondary or post-secondary level.Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.The duties of this position require the following knowledge, skills, and abilities – or a demonstrated willingness to learn them:Ability to inspire, motivate, teach, and mentor students pursuing careers in health and wellness, with a focus on the allied health professions.Professional experience in a variety of healthcare settings, including acute care, with a comprehensive understanding of how health and wellness education integrate across the continuum of care.Proficiency with technology and instructional tools relevant to both the healthcare and educational environments.Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to model and teach these competencies to students.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners in both online and face-to-face environments.Deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with cultural humility and an understanding of how social determinants impact health and learning outcomes.Demonstrated ability to create and sustain an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that affirms and empowers students from diverse backgrounds.Success in building and maintaining collaborative, respectful working relationships in diverse academic and community settings.Ability to respond effectively and compassionately to the broad-ranging needs of a culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population.Experience—or a willingness to