98 Best respiratory therapist Jobs in Tacoma, Washington (April 2026)

Clinical Professor - Respiratory Care Program - Part-Time

21 days ago

Tacoma

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 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. Position Summary Tacoma Community College seeks an innovative, student-centered part-time Respiratory Care Clinical Instructor to join our Healthcare Pathway. This role is responsible for developing, preparing, and delivering instruction across classroom, skills lab, and clinical/field settings, with a primary focus on clinical education. The Respiratory Care (RC) program is an integral part of the Healthcare Pathway at TCC's main campus. As a valued member of the instructional team, the instructor will collaborate closely with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners to support high-quality, practice-ready learning experiences. This position reports to the Dean of Healthcare and offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the preparation of the future respiratory care workforce. • Assume responsibility for the teaching-learning process in laboratory and/or clinical settings, • Plan and implement specialized learning experiences aligned with the instructor's area of expertise within Respiratory Care, • Supervise and support students during clinical experiences at assigned facilities, • Evaluate student performance and achievement of clinical outcomes using clinical observations and related written assignments, • Participate as an engaged member of the instructional team, including attending faculty meetings and collaborating with colleagues Minimum Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy educational program, • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, • Current Washington State licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, • 3 years of professional experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience in intensive care, emergency care, and general care units; experience in a major medical center preferred, • Must be in good standing with the employing medical facility and respiratory care department Preferred Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, • Coordination of clinical education in a community-based respiratory care program, • Ability to inspire, motivate, teach, and mentor students pursuing careers in Respiratory Care, • Strong commitment to the Respiratory Care profession and its evolving role in healthcare, • Knowledge of, and experience across, a variety of healthcare settings and clinical environments, • High level of proficiency with instructional technologies and their application in teaching and/or clinical practice, • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external community partners in both online and in-person settings, • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in the workplace and classroom, • Ability to foster an inclusive, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environment for diverse students and colleagues, • Proven success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships within a diverse environment, • Ethical decision-making skills and sound professional judgment, • Commitment to collaborative problem-solving and teamwork, • Effective instructional skills utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies, • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, • Commitment to functioning as a reliable and effective team member Application Materials & ProceduresComplete application packages must include the following: (Packages received that do not contain all of these materials may not be considered by the screening committee.) • Tacoma Community College application form., • Cover letter and resume. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meets the qualifications for this position.

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