Nursing Professor - Tenure Track

Priority Consideration Date: March 30, 2026 | Three Vacancies!

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

This position offers a competitive salary range of $94,250 to $104,000, that is contingent upon continued funding through the Washington State Legislature's High Demand Career Field Programs (ESSB 5092, Section 26).

This funding initiative aims to support Washington State community and technical colleges in recruiting and retaining qualified nursing faculty to educate the next generation of nurses for high-demand healthcare careers. As a faculty member, you will play a critical role in preparing students for success in nursing practice, contributing to the profession through teaching excellence, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

As a faculty member in the ADN and NAC/CNA programs, 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 nurses by teaching in various settings, including the classroom, clinical environments, simulation, and skills labs, while advancing equity and excellence in nursing education. This position may occasionally be assigned classes to be taught on evenings or weekends. This tenure-track position is expected to start in Fall 2026; however, the option to start teaching earlier may be available depending on the nursing program's needs. Join us in shaping the future of nursing and healthcare!

As a professional educator and registered nurse, you will:

• Teach assigned nursing courses using concept-based curriculum and evidence-based teaching practices, with a focus on fostering critical thinking, clinical judgment, and nursing excellence.
• Develop and deliver engaging and inclusive instruction in classroom, clinical, simulation, and lab settings.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor, guiding students on academic success strategies, career pathways, and graduation requirements.
• Available to confer with students in their office or at a designated work site for a minimum of five (5) hours per week.
• Actively promote equity and inclusion by addressing barriers to student success and fostering a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all students.
• Provide professional guidance and advocacy to help students overcome challenges and achieve their academic and career goals.
• Participate in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with the nursing program's mission and goals.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing education that meets professional and industry standards.
• Demonstrate institutional accreditation standards for areas of instructional responsibility and participate in and support overall college accreditation processes and institutional effectiveness.
• Serve on college committees, engagements, and participate in shared governance as defined in the negotiated agreement.
• Participate in College governance and activities to support the Strategic Plan and Initiatives of Tacoma Community College and the nursing program.
• Participate in institutional effectiveness, instructional assessment and college and nursing program accreditation activities.
• Utilize learning management systems (Blackboard, Canvas, etc.) and other learning technology to elevate teaching and learning.
• Maintain regular office hours according to the current negotiated agreement to support and improve student retention and success.
• Participate in program, division and college outreach activities.
• Participate in the holistic recruitment and retention of students, particularly in historically under-represented or marginalized groups.
• Participate in quarterly non-instructional educational planning and advising day activities.
• Actively participate in programmatic responsibilities to include curriculum review, program development, program assessment, program review, and faculty meetings
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning in nursing practice and education.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current with advances in nursing practice and education.
• Participate in the design, revision, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.
• Participate in activities of the nursing faculty team per negotiated agreement; including attending nursing program meetings and serving on committees.
• Participate in ongoing assessment and evaluation of nursing program and student outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community members, health care professionals, students, faculty and administration.
• Utilize strong skills in written, oral, and listening communications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or a Nurse Compact License (or eligibility for licensure).
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution which includes evidence of preparation in curriculum development or teaching.
• 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with strong expertise in critical care or emergency department (ED) nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and support diverse student populations, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in an academic, simulation, or clinical setting.
• Experience or course work in curriculum design and evaluation.
• Experience with concept-based curricula and simulation-based learning.
• Familiarity with evidence-based teaching and active learning strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external clinical partners.

Conditions of Employment

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

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.
2. Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and work experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
3. Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).
4. 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.

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; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Student Affairs Administration Office at 253-566-5115. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.