Human Resources Part-Time Professor



Human Resources Part-Time Professor

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Tacoma WA 98466, WA

Job Type

Part-time Faculty

Job Number

22-07-PTF #MON

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Business, Paralegal & Technology

Opening Date

10/24/2022

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

TCCFT

Who We Are

This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

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 continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.  
 

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students.  We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community.  Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities.  We are recognized nationally as an, Achieving the Dream "leader college" and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. 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 seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

  • Reflects the diversity of our community.
  • Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
  • Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
  • Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.
  • Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.
  • Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

REGIONAL SETTING
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area:  https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma 
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Tacoma Community College seeks a student-centered part-time professor to join our business pathways faculty team. This position will include responsibility for the development, preparation, and delivery of courses at the associate and bachelor degree level in the field of human resource management. Teaching assignments may include daytime, evening or weekend (Saturday) classes using various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid or fully online (synchronous or asynchronous). Teaching locations may include any one of our four campus locations. This team member will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to build strong links within the college’s Business Pathway. This position works closely with the business program chairs and currently reports directly to the Associate Provost through the Associate Dean for Business.  
 
 
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.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare curriculum and teach courses in the field of human resources
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate curricula at the rigor appropriate for the degree program.
  • Motivate students by providing a positive and supportive environment for growth. 
  • Use technology tools to enhance student learning in any learning environment.
  • Collaborate with other business faculty and staff.
  • Participate in the college’s professional development.
  • Commit to Tacoma Community College’s mission and embrace the values of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Five (5) years of relevant work experience in the human resources field and/or relevant current teaching experience in human resources

Preferred Qualifications
  • Nationally recognized professional certification in human resources management.
  • Master’s degree in a business-related field from an accredited college or university
  • Experience teaching adults
  • Experience using an online classroom platform such as Canvas
  • Experience teaching online or with digital tools

Required conditions of employment:
  • Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
  • Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement.
  • Commitment to the mission of Tacoma Community College.
  • Commitment to developing a diverse workforce for Pierce County.
  • Commitment to teaching in a community college setting and a strong awareness and appreciation of the benefits of diversity, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in the workplace.
  • Commitment to baccalaureate education in the community college setting.
  • Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Ability to work successfully with the varied and diverse students and staff of the college.
  • 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 aide to enhance learning.
  • Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Commitment to remain current in the field.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups from the community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration. 
  • Demonstrated strength in written and oral communication as well as listening.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to function as an effective team member.

Application Process

Application Materials & Procedures
Complete application packages must include the following: Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which may include a teaching demonstration.

  1. Tacoma Community College online application.
  2. Cover letter and resume. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meets the qualifications for this position.
  3. Copies of unofficial transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
 
Terms of Employment
This is a part time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis.    Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the Faculty Negotiated Agreement  ( Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation ). 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 Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency. 
 
Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. 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, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Dr. Davi Kallman, Section 504 Officer,  Building 7, 253-566-5157. 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   

Benefits
The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at (253) 566-5024.

TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System

Eligibility
Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources.

Effective Date of Coverage
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately.
 

Health Insurance

Medical Plans
Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from. Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction.

Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2023

 
PEBB Medical Plans
Employee
Employee & Spouse or Domestic Partner
Employee & Children

Full Family
Kaiser Permanente WA - Classic $167 $344 $292 $469
Kaiser Permanente WA - CDHP $25 $60 $44 $79
Kaiser Permanente WA- Value $94 $198 $165 $269
Kaiser Permanente WA- SoundChoice $46 $102 $81 $137
UMP-Classic $135 $280 $236 $381
UMP-Select $59 $128 $103 $172
UMP Plus - PSHVN $97 $204 $170 $277
UMP Plus - UWMACN $97 $204 $170 $277
UMP-CDHP $29 $68 $51 $90

Resources: PEBB Website

Medical Plan information

PEBB Medical Plan Comparison

 

Dental Plans

Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents.

Resource: Dental Plan Comparison
 

Vision

Covered under medical plan chosen.
 

Waiving Medical Coverage

If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan.
 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & Limited Purpose FSA


FSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and/or childcare expenses.

Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $50,004, and is enrolled in a non- CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia.

The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses.

 

Resource: Navia Benefit Solutions
 

Life Insurance


Benefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.

Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s): Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee.
 

Resources:

MetLife Life InsuranceLong Term Disability (LTD) 


Basic LTD: Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental LTD: Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee.

Resource: PEBB Long-Term Disability Insurance
 

Paid Leave

Classified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from
9.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the employment type and length of state service. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays.

Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays.

Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays.

Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next.
If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays.

Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month.
All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave.

Retirement

Retirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC.

Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly:

Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link: Department of Retirement Systems Plans

Faculty

Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click here to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP.

SBRP -TIAA – This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.

TRS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.

TRS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.

 

Administrative/Exempt Employees

Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click here to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP.

SBRP/TIAA – This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.

PERS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.

PERS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.

PERS Rates Effective July 1, 2022.

TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2022.

Text explaining how the PERS and TERS plans 1, 2, and 3 work.

State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates:

Contributions are based on your age:
 
Your Age Your Contribution Employer Contribution Total SBRP Contribution
Under 35 5% 5% 10%
35-49 7.5% 7.5% 15%
50+ 10% 10% 20%

 

Supplemental Retirement Savings:


State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP):

SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start/stop contributions.

Deferred Compensation Program (DCP):

Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. New Full-time employees are automatically enrolled in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit.

Tuition Waiver

Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Tuition Waiver form.

Liberty Mutual

PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutual’s auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutual’s home insurance rates.

Contact Liberty Mutual at 1-800-706-5525 and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition: WFSE (HE CCC) CBA
WPEA Higher Education: WPEA CBA
WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit: WFSE-Exempt CBA
TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement: TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement

01
Which best describes your level of education?
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Some College
  • Associates degree from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
  • Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university
02
Please list your degree's area of study or discipline.
03
How many years of relevant work experience and/or relevant current teaching experience that particularly qualify the faculty to provide instruction in human resources do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years , less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
04
Do you possess a professional certification in human resources management?
  • Yes
  • No
05
How much experience do you possess teaching adults?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years
06
How much experience do you have in using online classroom platforms (Angel, Canvas, etc.) as a classroom support and learning tools?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years

Required Question

Agency
Tacoma Community College
Division
Academic Affairs
Address
6501 South 19th St

Tacoma, Washington, 98466