Health and Wellness Education Professor - Part-Time

Part-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 teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Regional Setting
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma

Position Summary
The Health Information faculty member is responsible for designing, preparing, and delivering courses within the Health Information certificate, associate, and bachelor programs, ensuring alignment with institutional and accreditation standards. This role plays a key part in preparing graduates with the knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in today's healthcare industry. Teaching assignments may include online and in-person formats.

The faculty member will collaborate closely with the program chair, faculty, and staff to support student success and program quality. This position reports directly to the Dean of Health, Business, and Professional Services.

• Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in assigned courses across Health Information disciplines, including Revenue cycle, Medical Coding, and Medical Billing.
• Design, implement, and evaluate curricula to reflect the rigor and standards appropriate for each degree level.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, development, evaluation and assessment, including the evaluation of student learning outcomes.
• Employ innovative and inclusive teaching methods designed to engage and retain a diverse student population, particularly historically under-represented groups such as black and brown students.
• Integrate educational technologies that enhance student learning into course design and delivery.
• Support and actively participate in college and program accreditation processes.
• Evaluate student learning through a variety of methods.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Engage in department, division and college initiatives and activities.
• Participate in professional development to strengthen teaching skills, maintain industry credentials, and ensure course content remains current and relevant.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Duties of the position require the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or the willingness to learn them:

• Demonstrated expertise and commitment to the field of Health Information Management, including active engagement with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of, or experience within diverse healthcare settings and facilities.
• Desire to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners.
• Proven critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning.
• Commitment to student success.
• Experience or demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
• Ability to prepare and deliver contextualized course curriculum.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about current educational theories and approaches to instruction.
• Ability to utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of learners in any modality or classroom environment.
• Ethical decision-making and sound professional judgement.
• Commitment to the mission of Tacoma Community College and to teaching in a community college setting.
• A strong awareness and appreciation of the benefits of diversity, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Active AHIMA credential, such as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• 5 years' current work experience in the field of Health Information Management.
• Intermediate-level computer and technology skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, teach and mentor students in the profession of Health Information

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.
• Permanent residence in Washington State.
• Eligibility for Washington State professional-technical certification.
• Maintenance of AHIMA credentials and continuing education requirements through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which may include a teaching demonstration.

Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College application form
2. Resume and cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
3. UNOFFICIAL Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).
4. 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

This is a part time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Part time faculty salary range is per credit hour starting at $1,217.70 - $1,457.68 . Salary ranges are subject to any approved COLA's after initial placement. If applicable, Lab credit hours are paid at 50% the credit hour rate. Professional Services hours are paid at a flat rate of $46.00-$46.00 per hour. Successful candidates can expect to be scheduled for 2 to 10 credits per quarter depending on enrollment and department needs. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the 2024 Faculty Negotiated Agreement (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 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 tuitionfor 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.