Assistant Professor, Nursing Programs

Lake Washington Institute of Technology • Kirkland, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is seeking to hire a full-time Annual Renewable Faculty member, with the possibility of converting to a Tenure Track position based on experience. This role offers the opportunity to train and prepare students for the nursing profession. The faculty member will also assist in evaluating and modifying courses to meet industry changes. The position reports to the Dean of Nursing Programs. The faculty member will teach in various courses including theory, lab, simulation, and clinical experiences in acute care, long-term care, and/or community agencies. Teaching assignments will vary based on staffing and enrollment, and may involve team teaching. Some clinical teaching may occur in the late afternoon, on weekends, or in the evenings, and/or at off-campus locations. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include advising students, assisting with test construction, developing programs and curricula, and participating in college governance, department/division, and campus-related professional activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current license or ability to acquire a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
• Valid CPR/First Aid/AHA BLS certificate required.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the community college mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
• Equitably teach students of diverse cultural, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Effectively teach and impart excitement and enthusiasm in teaching courses.
• Utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Function as a team player.
• Work successfully with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate excellent oral, written and listening communication skills.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Mentor students, maintain office files, records and complete reports as required.
• Collaborate successfully with colleagues, staff and students as part of an educational team.
• Display strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Exhibit reliability and integrity in maintaining assigned work schedules and completing assigned tasks using sound judgment.
• Follow campus regulations, local, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Appropriately incorporate the use of computer information technology in the delivery of services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Recent medical/surgical or specialty nursing clinical experience preferred.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a professional-technical certificate to teach in the technical area.
• Simulation or CHSE certification is desired.
• Experience in nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop a variety of instructional objectives and experiences appropriate to the Nursing program's goals, including appropriate general education requirements for degrees and certificates.
• Teach a variety of Nursing courses, including related preparation and grading.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments.
• Provide individual academic/professional-technical guidance and advising to students.
• Develop and teach productive and constructive work habits, study skills, and core skills as identified by the college; and model the communication, computation, and human relations skills required for employment in Nursing fields.
• Develop and teach lessons which foster and support cultural diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Develop classroom and laboratory procedures, including safety, in accordance with identified local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college grading requirements.
• Evaluate student achievement in terms of curricular objectives as related to Nursing knowledge and practice.
• Follow disciplinary procedures, as prescribed in college policy, and deal consistently and fairly with all students.
• Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual students.
• Participate in self-improvement activities and staff development in the assigned instructional area and technical field.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of their area, including Nursing competency in areas of responsibility and current clinical competency, and relate specific applications to industry.
• Develop and maintain industry and/or community support for nursing programs by attending craft and advisory committee meetings and maintaining contact with industry for co-op job placement and follow-up activities.
• Work with college counselors, special needs faculty, and academic faculty to identify general education learning needs for students in order to meet those needs.
• Assist in developing, expanding, revising, and updating effective program materials and department goals; evaluate and review program for requirements for outcomes assessments, state and national accreditation.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Develop curriculum and develop and assess program and educational outcomes.
• Perform advising, recruiting, and retention activities.
• Hold regular meetings of the program advisory committee.
• Take part in college accreditation, program review, and college committees as specified in the faculty bargained agreement.
• Perform other professional activities as approved by the director and dean.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment.
• 4 paid personal days effective upon employment.
• Bereavement leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free tuition.
• Reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center.
• Reduced Bus Fare.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level