Information Systems Professor - Tenure Track

Priority Consideration Date: March 4, 2026

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 12,000 students. Our students reflect the diversity of our community; we serve 27% students of color, 60% female, and a median age of 26. 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." 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. To grow this workforce, we seek to recruit faculty who exemplify similar attributes:

Regional Setting

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

Position Summary

Tacoma Community College seeks a student-centered tenure-track professor to join our Information Systems faculty team. This position will include responsibility for the development, preparation, and delivery of courses at the associate and bachelor's degree level in the fields of networking, cybersecurity, and database technology. Teaching assignments may include daytime, evening, or weekend (Saturday) classes using various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online (synchronous or asynchronous). This position is located at the TCC main campus. This team member will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to build strong links within the college's Information Systems Pathway. This position works closely with the Information Systems program chairs and reports directly to the Dean of Business, Paralegal, & Technology. This full-time tenure-track faculty position begins September 1, 2026.

• Prepare curriculum and teach courses in the fields of networking, cybersecurity, and database technology in various modalities at the associate and bachelor degree level.
• Develop, implement, and assess curricula at the rigor appropriate for the degree program.
• Develop and maintain a current and relevant curriculum that aligns with program, field, and college goals.
• 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.
• Teach in different modalities including but not limited to face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
• Evaluate student learning through a variety of methods, including exams, projects, and assignments.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Maintain regular office hours according to the current faculty negotiated agreement (TCCFT) to improve student retention and success.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Commit to remaining current in the field.
• Support division/department goals.
• Actively participate in departmental responsibilities including curriculum review, assessment, program development, and faculty meetings.
• Work with an advisory committee of community partners to keep curriculum relevant to local employer needs.
• Serve on college committees and participate in college governance.
• Participate in the college's professional development
• Use technology tools to enhance student learning in any learning environment.
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Commit to Tacoma Community College's mission and embrace the values of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning.
• Commitment to student success.
• Experience or demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
  • Prepare and deliver courses at the associate and bachelor degree level in the field of networking, cybersecurity, and database technology.
• Work with faculty and staff on curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories and research and integrating new and innovative approaches to instruction.
• Develop and utilize a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of learners in any modality or classroom environment.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback using program criteria and expectations.
• Advise current and potential students for multiple career paths and for both the associate and bachelor degree programs.
  • Ethical decision making 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 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.
  • Commitment to remain current in the field.
  • Strong critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • 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.
  • Dedication to group problem solving and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or closely related field.
• A minimum of 2 years' full-time work experience in networking, network hardware support, virtualization, cybersecurity, or database technologies.
• One or more of the following IT industry certifications: A+, Network+, Security+.
• Experience conducting IT training, tutoring, or other instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in IT or other related field.
• Experience with Canvas LMS.
• Experience with instruction in higher education for diverse learners.

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Ability to be vocationally certified

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 Online Application
2. Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and work experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
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 eliminating barriers and systems of oppression so we may serve all learners and support each other as colleagues. We strive to be an anti-racist institution and value compassion, respect, and continuous improvement. A critical component of this is the understanding that the work of cultivating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) belongs to all employees. Tacoma Community College desires candidates who have two or more of the following characteristics:
   • 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.

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.

This is a full-time tenure track faculty position contracted on an annual basis. The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $81,000. Classes may be scheduled day, evening, online or weekends. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per theFaculty Negotiated Agreement 24-27(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation). Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans, sick and personal leave, 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 exists, and membership in the TCC Federation of Teachers or payment of a service fee 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 the 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; 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.