Nursing Associate Faculty Pool

Skagit Valley College • Mount Vernon, WA

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About The Position

Skagit Valley College is accepting applications for associate faculty to teach for the Nursing Department. The purpose of posting this position is to build a pool of qualified instructors interested in teaching classes in SVC's Nursing program. This Associate Faculty position will instruct students seeking their degree in Nursing. Please note that this posting is reviewed and hired on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Candidates will be directly contacted by the department as employment opportunities arise. Associate Faculty in the Nursing program at SVC prepares students for a lifelong career in nursing practice. SVC's Nursing program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Washington State Department of Health Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC). The Nursing programs at SVC are offered at two campus locations: Mount Vernon Campus and Whidbey Island Campus located in Oak Harbor. These positions are eligible for an additional nursing educator stipend beyond the initial salary placement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND three (3) years of recent clinical experience in an acute care facility OR Master's degree (preferred).
• Have or ability to obtain by the time of hire, an unencumbered Washington RN License or equivalent.
• A record of effective, high-quality teaching and scholarship.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR enrolled in a Master's in Nursing program.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.
• Teaching experience in a college environment.
• Doctorate in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of Nursing.
• Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with current theories, research, and practice in Nursing.
• Practice and adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population, including underprepared students.
• Impart a productive academic mindset that teaches all students-regardless of background-that they are capable of learning with practice and effort.
• Familiarity with active learning strategies inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds.
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, online and hybrid modalities.
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and collaboration.
• Provide instruction in the skills laboratory.
• Assure provision of safe, quality nursing care by students per established standards of care and agency policies and procedures.
• Advise students and serve as a resource for faculty colleagues and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive leave packages.
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Additional nursing educator stipend.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: Bachelor's degree