Human Resources
Employment at Pierce College
For 50 years, Pierce College has been committed to helping people realize their own possibilities. We employ faculty, staff and administrators across Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Pierce College Puyallup and Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, as well as other extended learning sites.

Pierce College employees and students live and work in various communities that offer the diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban and urban lifestyles in the Pacific Northwest.
Current Employment Opportunities
Additional Faculty Employment Opportunity: Tenure-track Faculty Cluster Hire to Support Black and Brown Students
Contact Us
Jobs@pierce.ctc.edu
253-964-7342
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New Employee Orientation
After hiring, your next step is the New Employee Orientation. Find out what to expect from your official Pierce College welcome.
Collective Bargaining
Resources and agreements from the collective bargaining process with Pierce College classified staff and faculty.
Pierce College Employee Information
Current employees can access human resources guidance on the Pierce College intranet (requires login.)
Pierce College creates quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world.
Employment Process Information
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service. For more information, please visit the Recruitment Accommodations web page.
Screening and Interview Process
Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and have met the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application materials will be reviewed and evaluated based on the minimum qualifications listed for the position. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the District's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
Equal Opportunity
The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.
For more information about positions or assistance regarding your application, contact Human Resources at Jobs@pierce.ctc.edu.
Questions
Questions regarding equal employment opportunity or discrimination may be directed to the following:
Deena Forsythe, PHR
Vice President for Human Resources
9401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, Washington 98498
253-964-6586
Paula Henson-Williams
District Affirmative Action Officer
253-864-3229
If you are a higher education institution that is requesting information regarding a current/former employee under RCW 28B.112.080, please submit your requests to Disclosures@pierce.ctc.edu.