Nursing Professor - Part-Time at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
About the Job
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Who We Are
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*This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.
Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream "Leader College," and 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:- Reflects the diversity of our community,
- Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching,
- Honors the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities,
- Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations,
- Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, and
- Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC.
Regional Setting
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma
An Overview of the Role
The adjunct professor not only serves as a teacher, but as a mentor, advocate, and role model demonstrating utmost professionalism and integrity and advising students on academic success strategies, career options, and graduation requirements. In that role, they embrace the Mission Statement of TCC's nursing program:
"To produce innovative Associate Degree nurses who provide safe quality care to diverse populations, invest in continued professional learning to maintain excellence, and inspire others in the profession of nursing. The nursing faculty will accomplish this through evidenced based nursing education in an environment that promotes caring, diversity, ethics, excellence, holism, integrity and patient centered care."
Position Summary
The professor is a professional educator and registered nurse who teaches in the clinical, simulation or lab setting. They would be responsible for teaching nursing curriculum to assigned student groups using TCC's concept-based curriculum and evidence-based teaching practices within the framework of the nursing program's stated mission. -
Essential Functions
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The adjunct Professor is responsible for instruction, supervising and evaluating nursing students in the educational environment within the framework of the program's six themes:
- Informatics & Technology
- Safety & Quality Improvement
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient-Centered Care
- Clinical Judgment/Evidence-Based Practice
- Participate in College and Nursing program assessment processes
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Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing, with a master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Has a minimum of two years of professional experience in the practice of nursing.
- Has current clinical experience of at least two years in the clinical subject area assigned to teach.
- The Professor will be an expert nurse generalist and have expertise in one of the following areas: medical-surgical, maternal-child, pediatrics, mental health nursing, critical care or long term care.
Preferred Qualifications- Successful adult teaching experience in any disciple that shows knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, student evaluation, and a willingness to hone those skills the first year of teaching.
- Meets NLN Nurse Educator Nurse Competencies
- Holds a current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington, or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington.
- Pass background checks and drug screens as required by hospitals and clinics upon hire and annually as required.
- Provide documentation that shows successful completion of immunizations as required by hospitals and clinics upon hire.
- Complete new-hire orientation and all pre-teaching assignments designed to prepare new faculty for successful completion of basic teaching duties.
- Holds or obtains current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the first day of class.
- A commitment to lifelong learning.
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups in a respectful, professional manner, using both verbal and written formats.
- Strong skills in organization, prioritization, collaboration, delegation, and supervision.
- Function ethically and legally within the standards and competencies of local, state, and national regulatory agencies and professional organizations.
- Humility by participation in evaluation, self-care, and self-reflection
- Effectively use healthcare related information and technology
- Apply safety principles and national safety standards
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills, using evidence-based practice to make clinical decisions
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Application Process
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Application Process
Complete application packages must include the following: Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which may include a teaching demonstration.- Tacoma Community College online application.
- Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
- UNOFFICIAL Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
Terms of Employment
This is a part time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Part time faculty salary range is per credit hour starting at $1,208.89 to $1,422.22 . Salary ranges are subject to any approved COLA’s after initial placement. If applicable, Lab credit hours are paid at 50% the credit hour rate. Professional Services hours are paid at a flat rate of $44.00-$44.00 per hour. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the 2024 Faculty Negotiated Agreement(Download PDF reader) (Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation ). Part-time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half-time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time. Members may 'stack' workloads between other qualifying colleges. A part-time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach, to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part-time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options. Tacoma Community College offers offers one personal leave day per academic year if the PTF have been awarded a multi-quarter appointment. Sick leave is awarded every quarter based on the full-time equivalent teaching percent. If eligibility requirements are met, a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans 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 exist and membership in the TCC Federation of Teachers or payment of a service fee and 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 National Student 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, Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Tacoma Community College
Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
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- The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at (253) 566-5024.
TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System
Eligibility
Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources.
Effective Date of Coverage
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately.
Health Insurance
Medical Plans
Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from (provided by PEBB). Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction.
Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2024
Resources:
PEBB Website
Medical Plan information
PEBB Medical Plan ComparisonDental Plans
Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents.
Resource:
Dental Plan Comparison
Vision
Covered under medical plan chosen.
Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan.
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & LimitedPurpose FSA
FSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and/or childcare expenses.
Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1, 2023 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $60,000, and is enrolled in a non-CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is
issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia.
The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses.
Resource:
Navia Benefit Solutions
Life Insurance
Benefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.
Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s): Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee.Resource:
MetLife Life Insurance
Long Term Disability(LTD)
Basic LTD: Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental LTD: Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee.
Resource:
PEBB Long-Term Disability Insurance
PAID LEAVE
Classified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Classified Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from 11.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the length of state service. Administrator/Exempt Professional vacation leave is 16.00 hours per month. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays.
Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays.
Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays.
Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next.
If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays.
Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month.
All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave.
RETIREMENT
Retirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC.
Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly:Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link: Department of Retirement Systems Plans
Faculty:
Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click here to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP.
SBRP -TIAA – This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.
TRS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.
TRS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.
Administrative/Exempt Employees
Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click here to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP.
SBRP/TIAA – This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.
PERS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.
PERS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.
PERS Rates Effective September 1, 2023
TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2023.Deferred Compensation Program (DCP):
State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates:
Contributions are based on your age:
Voluntary Retirement Savings:
State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP):
SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start/stop contributions.
Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. New Full-timeemployees are automatically enrolled in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit.
Tuition Waiver
Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Tuition Waiver form(Download PDF reader).
Liberty Mutual
PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutual’s auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutual’s home insurance rates.
Contact Liberty Mutual at 1-800-706-5525 and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote.
Collective Bargaining Agreements:
WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition: WFSE (HE CCC) CBA(Download PDF reader)
WPEA Higher Education: WPEA CBA(Download PDF reader)
WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit: WFSE-Exempt CBA
TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement: TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement
- 01Which best describes your level of education?
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Some College
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university
02Do you hold a master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing, with a master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university?- Yes
- No
03How much professional experience do you have in the practice of nursing?- None
- Less than one year
- More than one year and less than two years
- More than two years and less than three years
- More than three years and less than four years
- More than four years and less than five years
- Over five years
04Please describe your current clinical experience.05The Nursing Professor - Adjunct will be an expert nurse generalist and have expertise in one of the following areas;(Please indicate your expertise).- Medical Surgical
- Maternal - Child
- Pediatrics
- Mental Heath Nursing
- Critical Care
- Long Term Care
06Do you currently maintain a Washington State RN license or are you eligible for license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington?- Yes
- No
07Do you have experience in adult teaching experience in any disciple that shows knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, student evaluation, and a willingness to hone those skills the first year of teaching?- Yes
- No
08Do you currently meet NLN Nurse Educator Nurse Competencies?- Yes
- No
09Are you able to communicate as described below? Nursing Professors must be able to comprehend, communicate, and document information in the English language, and to communicate accurately and effectively with students, other Professors, supervisors, and various health or educational team members in both clinical/simulation and classroom settings. This includes the ability to elicit, receive, and accurately interpret information from others; to collect, document, and convey relevant information to others; to understand and use healthcare terminology; and to comprehend and follow directions and instructions. In addition, nursing faculty must be able to accurately completed student evaluations and supervise students with completion of patient medical information, writing and managing patients' plans of care, maintaining reports, presenting information in a professional and logical manner, and appropriately providing patient education and instructions to effectively care for patients or clients and their families.- Yes
- No
10Are you able to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills that are crucial for safe and effective nursing practice as described below? These processes involve capabilities to measure, quantify, calculate, question, analyze, conceptualize, reason, integrate, and synthesize information in order to make timely decisions reflecting sound clinical judgment, and to determine appropriate clinical decision making. Nursing faculty must additionally be able to find and use evidence-based research; to learn from other individuals; to comprehend, integrate, and apply new information; to make sound clinical decisions; and to communicate outcomes verbally and in writing. Nursing Faculty must be able to make measurements, calculate, and reason; and to analyze, integrate, and synthesize data rapidly, consistently, and accurately to problem-solve and ultimately make logical diagnostic and therapeutic judgments.- Yes
- No
11Nursing Faculty must be able to collect, use, and interpret information from physical assessments (includes, but is not limited to the following: detect changes in skin color or condition, discriminate between abnormal and normal color of body fluids or exudates, detect a fire in a patient care area, draw up the correct quantity of medication into a syringe, read fine print such as medication and equipment labeling), observed demonstrations, diagnostic and assessment tools (such as, but not limited to, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, bladder scanner, telemetry/ECG, and reflex hammer) and from all other modes of patient assessment in the context of laboratory studies, medication administration, radiologic studies, and other patient care activities. Nursing Professors must also be able to detect, interpret, and communicate sounds related to bodily functions and detect audible alarms with the frequency and volume ranges of the sounds generated by mechanical systems that monitor bodily functions. Nursing Professors must be able to detect foul odors of bodily fluids or spoiled foods, detect smoke from burning materials, detect changes in skin temperature, detect unsafe temperature levels in heat producing devices used in patient care, detect anatomical abnormalities (such as subcutaneous crepitus, edema, masses or infiltrated intravenous fluids), palpate pulses and percuss/palpate other body areas. Nursing faculty must be able to do classroom assessments and observations. Are you able to perform these functions?- Yes
- No
12Are you able to perform motor activities such as physical assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers necessary and required in the curriculum described below? Nursing faculty must be able to perform patient care activities, including, but not limited to, insertion of urinary catheters; insertion of nasogastric tubes; insertion of intravenous catheters; hanging of blood products/other intravenous infusions; transferring of patients in and out of bed; ambulation of patients; turning and positioning of patients; moving equipment to various heights; accurately reading the volumes in body fluid collection devices hung above or below bed level; disposing of needles in sharps containers; accurately placing and maintaining position of stethoscope for detecting sounds of bodily functions; manipulating small equipment and containers, such as syringes, needles, vials, ampules, and medication packages. Nursing faculty must be able to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner and provide emergency care including cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Nursing faculty must possess the physical endurance necessary for extended periods of activity that are required for safe performance in clinical and classroom settings. Nursing faculty must possess the ability to comply with all safety standards in all classroom and clinical settings including, but not limited to, infectious control precautions (universal, contact, air borne) and use of emergency equipment (crash cart, fire extinguisher, evacuation chairs). Nursing faculty must be capable of moving within and among clinical environments without compromising the safety of others.- Yes
- No
13Do you possess the ability to communicate effectively, respectfully, and with cultural humility, with all individuals whom they encounter and to demonstrate behaviors associated with compassion, respect, concern for others, integrity, ethical comportment, sound clinical judgment, and accountability for their responsibilities and actions? Nursing faculty must be able to accept the supervision and to accept constructive criticism or feedback, and to modify behavior based on feedback. Nursing Faculty must demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing situations/environments, to uncertain circumstances and to withstand human trauma and its effects. Nursing faculty must have the capacity to correctly judge when assistance is required and seek appropriate assistance in a timely manner. Nursing faculty must be able to function cooperatively and efficiently with others. Nursing faculty must possess the personal qualities of integrity, empathy, concern for the welfare of others, interest, and motivation. Nursing faculty must possess the emotional maturity required for the full use of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment; and the prompt completion of all responsibilities associated with teaching learning and the care of patients. As nursing education involves exposure to a wide variety of situations, nursing faculty must be able to demonstrate resilience in both classroom and clinical settings, and participate in self-help and interventions as appropriate.- Yes
- No
14Nursing faculty are expected to exhibit professionalism, personal accountability, compassion, integrity, concern for others, and care for all individuals in a respectful and effective manner regardless of gender identity, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected status. Nursing faculty should understand and function within the legal and ethical aspects of the professional standards of practice, and maintain and display ethical and moral behaviors commensurate with the role of a registered nurse in all interactions with patients, faculty, staff, students and the public. As such, nursing faculty must report any felony offense or disciplinary action on any previous or current licenses. If a conviction occurs after hire, nursing faculty are required to inform the Associate Dean for Nursing of any actions which might impair the ability of the nursing faculty to retain their nursing license or meet guidelines established by healthcare organizations where they would be engaged in clinicals and practicums. Are you able to perform to these standards?- Yes
- No
15Are you willing to obtain certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers? (You will be required to obtain certification by the first day of class if you do not currently possess certification).- Yes
- No
16Do you understand that you will be required to pass background checks and drug screens as required by hospitals and clinics upon hire and annually as required?- Yes
- No
17Do you understand that you will be required to provide documentation that shows successful completion of immunizations as required by hospitals and clinics upon hire?- Yes
- No
18Do you understand that you will be required to complete new-hire orientation and all pre-teaching assignments designed to prepare new faculty for successful completion of basic teaching duties?- Yes
- No
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Salary
$1,208.89 - $1,422.22 Hourly
