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
• Have experience teaching or doing research in Native/Indigenous communities.
• 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

Tacoma Community College seeks an innovative, student-centered, full-time tenure-track DMS Professor to join the Healthcare Pathway.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Professor is responsible for the development, preparation, and delivery of instruction across classroom, skills lab, and clinical settings. 

The DMS program is an integral part of the Healthcare Pathway at TCC’s main campus. As a valued member of the team, the faculty member will collaborate closely with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners to support student success and strengthen connections across the healthcare community.

This position reports directly to the Dean of Healthcare.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with us, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

Full-Time Faculty – The primary responsibility of teaching faculty is student teaching and learning. To fulfill this responsibility, teaching faculty will:

• Prepare and teach Associate-level curriculum relating to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, including didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
• Collaborate with program director and faculty 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 in-person, hybrid and online learning environments. 
• Employ innovative and inclusive teaching methods to engage a diverse student population.
• Identify equipment needs and advocate for a current teaching lab environment.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Collaborate with an advisory committee of community partners to keep curriculum relevant to local industry. 
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback using program criteria and expectations. 
• Maintain regular office hours according to the current CBA to support and improve student retention and success. 
• Utilize learning management systems (Canvas, etc.) and other learning technology to elevate teaching and learning.
• Develop and foster community partnerships.
• Support division/department goals. 
• Actively participate in departmental responsibilities to include curriculum review, program development, and faculty meetings.
• Serve on college committees and participate in college governance. 
• Participate in the college’s professional development and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion events and training. 
• Participate in department, division and college outreach activities. Participate in the holistic recruitment and retention of students, particularly in historically under-represented or marginalized groups.
• Collaborate with program director to ensure program compliance with accreditation standards and maintain communication with accrediting bodies (CAAHEP and JRC-DMS) to ensure accreditation standards.
• Meets institutional accreditation standards for areas of instructional responsibility and participates in and supports overall college accreditation processes.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography educational program. 
• Associate’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Current ARDMS certification, with AbdomenandOB/GYN credentials. 
• 3 years recent clinical experience as a sonographer.
• Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theories and techniques. Documentation may include: completed college courses, seminars or in-service sessions related to curriculum design, teaching methodology or assessment techniques. 
• Current BLS or Healthcare CPR certification, CPR/AED certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field (or in progress)
• Full-time teaching experience in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, including clinical coordination and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum, along with documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, and student guidance, including knowledge of educational theories and techniques (examples may include: coursework, seminars, or in-service training in curriculum design, teaching methodology, or assessment).
• Experience teaching in a CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation processes.
• Hold credentials as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

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

• Ability to inspire, motivate, teach and mentor students in the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 
• Strong commitment to the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 
• Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of health care settings and facilities. 
• A high-level of technology and application skills in the teaching and/or healthcare field.
• Strong critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, staff and external community partners in both online and face-to-face environments.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in the workplace. 
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Cultural self-awareness and cultural sensitivity to diverse populations of students and colleagues.
• Success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships within a diverse environment.
• Ability to effectively respond to the broad-ranging needs of a culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population.
• Experience with dynamic, interactive delivery methods of teaching students with widely varying levels of proficiency and with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Willingness to use contemporary teaching techniques such as collaborative, inquiry-based, active, and experiential learning, integrative learning communities, and individual and group student projects.
• Ethical decision-making ability and sound professional judgment. 
• Dedication to group problem solving and collaboration.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Application Process

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. 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.

Terms of Employment:

This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position contracted on an annual basis.  The salary range for this position is $70,262 to $83,762; any legislative approved COLA will be adjusted later in the new academic year. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the Faculty 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.

About Tacoma Community College

Reach higher. Go farther, go further, advance at Tacoma Community College.TCC is ranked among the top 50 schools in the nation according to Washington Monthly Magazine. With more than 65 degree and certificates, small class sizes and the latest technology, TCC offers a high quality education without the high price tag.An open door to success. An engine to rev up the economy. A part of the Tacoma community for almost 50 years. There’s a lot to get to know about your community college.TCC has grown up in the past half century, with a modern campus, relevant program offerings, a clear mission, and strong leadership. The results are documented in contributions to the economy and the community. TCC Changes a student's life. People move up, regardless of where they start at TCC. More than a half million people have attended TCC since it opened in 1965.

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