Early Childhood Education Professor - Tenure Track at Tacoma Community College

Priority Consideration Date: February 18, 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 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 10,000 students. 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 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 The Education, Social, and Behavioral Sciences (ESBS) Division includes 7 departments dedicated to students pursuing post-secondary education at TCC. The Division offers AA DTAs with 6 specialization options, 1 AAS degree, 1 AAS-T degree, and 5 Associate Certificates - in addition to providing support for students across TCC's diverse array of pathways. The Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education department works closely with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families; school districts; community organizations; and other leaders in education to provide the skills and experiences required to support successful graduates. REGIONAL SETTING For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: Position Summary: This is a Full-Time, Tenure Track Faculty position that requires teaching, advising, committee service, and student mentorship in our Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. The successful candidate will have a dynamic understanding of the field and community needs, as well as a strong commitment to advocate for student success. Additionally, we welcome candidates with an understanding of using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and experience teaching children birth through eight years old, including those who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. This is an on-campus position with opportunities for hybrid and online teaching. The Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for a 176-day yearly contract running approximately from September 1 to June 15. This position occasionally may be assigned classes to be taught on evening or weekends, or at our Gig Harbor campus. This position reports to the Dean for Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences. Teach primarily online courses that include: Introduction to Early childhood Education Health, Safety, and Nutrition Child Development Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods including hybrid and online andragogy, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions including student learning outcomes. Provide service to the College, including curriculum development and participation in college committees, shared governance, and appropriate professional development activities. Advise, mentor, recruit, and assist students - helping them to formulate sound educational and career plans, and direct students to appropriate campus resources Participate in ESBS Division and College Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts and work towards promoting an anti-racist curriculum. Participate in the recruitment and retention of education students, particularly historically under-represented groups. Participate in program review and instructional assessment. Utilize the college LMS, Canvas, for additional course-related engagement across all course modalities (in-person, hybrid and online). Provide course-related communication, consulting and support via scheduled office hours and email accessibility. Comply with state and federal laws applicable to professional duties and responsibilities. Follow established procedures in area such as submitting syllabi, grades, bookstore orders, and other related administrative procedures. Collaborate on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations. Work in support of the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of the college. Perform other related duties as assigned. Duties of the position require the following knowledge, skills and abilities Competence to teach a variety of college-level courses. Ability to effectively respond to the broad-ranging needs of a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across other academic divisions and institutions. Experience in recruiting and retaining historically underserved students. Experience in reviewing, developing, and assessing curriculum. Experience with integrating social, cultural, economic, political, environmental, and international influences to promote positive change, health, and empowerment at individual and systemic levels. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in projects and initiatives. Cultural self-awareness and cultural sensitivity to diverse populations of students and colleagues. Dedication to remaining current in discipline. Willingness to using contemporary teaching techniques such as UDL principles, collaborative, inquiry-based, active, and experiential learning, integrative learning communities, and individual and group student projects. A strong commitment to helping students improve their writing and critical thinking skills, and to assessing those skills. A strong commitment to continuing professional development. Required education and experience Masters degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience teaching college level Early Childhood Education courses. Preferred experience Experience working with stackable certificates. Experience teaching children birth through eight years old, including those who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to assist with the development of a bilingual ECE program Required conditions of employment: Successful completion of a criminal history background check. Application Materials Tacoma Community College online application. Resume and cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications. Copies of transcriptsfor all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate). DIVERSITY STATEMENT - 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 . click apply for full job details