Open Rank Nursing Faculty (Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor)
About The Position
Whitworth University's School of Health Sciences is hiring two full-time, nine-month nursing faculty members at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor. The faculty will help launch and shape the university's prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which will welcome its inaugural cohort in fall 2027. Whitworth prefers one appointment to bring substantial nursing education experience; the second appointment is open to candidates at any rank. Rank will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and the university's faculty appointment standards. Faculty will teach general nursing and medical-surgical nursing content in classroom, skills and simulation laboratory, and clinical settings. They will mentor students in clinical judgment and professional nursing identity and collaborate with program leadership to develop curriculum, strengthen clinical partnerships, integrate simulation-based learning, and establish a culture of teaching excellence. The program is grounded in Whitworth's Christian mission, and faculty are expected to contribute to a community where faith, learning, and professional practice intersect. The position is based on Whitworth's residential campus and requires consistent in-person engagement. Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not offered. A background check, sexual misconduct check, proof of work eligibility, and confirmation of degrees earned are required.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in Washington state.
- Experience teaching nursing students in classroom, clinical, or laboratory settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and clinical partners.
- Personal commitment to the Christian faith and its integration with teaching and scholarship.
- Alignment with Whitworth University's mission as a Christian liberal arts institution.
- For Instructor appointment: meet the required qualifications; a master's degree in nursing is specified.
- For Assistant Professor appointment: meet the required qualifications, hold an earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to the discipline), and have clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.
- For Associate Professor appointment: meet the required qualifications, hold an earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to the discipline), have at least six years of full-time teaching experience at the Assistant Professor rank at an accredited four-year university or a current Associate Professor appointment subject to Whitworth's faculty appointment standards, and have clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to nursing education).
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or eligibility to pursue certification.
- Experience teaching in a prelicensure or entry-level nursing program.
- Experience integrating simulation-based learning into nursing education.
- Experience developing or improving nursing curriculum, including competency-based instruction and assessment.
- Experience contributing to nursing program accreditation, assessment, or continuous quality improvement processes.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate nursing courses across didactic, skills and simulation laboratory, and clinical components of the prelicensure BSN curriculum, including medical-surgical nursing.
- Design and deliver course content, learning activities, and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes.
- Apply competency-based nursing education principles, including competency-based assessment and progression.
- Supervise and evaluate students in clinical and simulation settings, providing timely, constructive feedback on clinical judgment and skill development.
- Collaborate with program faculty and the Program Director on curriculum development, course sequencing, and continuous quality improvement.
- Participate in program assessment and accreditation-related documentation for CCNE and the Washington State Board of Nursing.
- Advise and mentor nursing students in their academic and professional development.
- Maintain current knowledge of medical-surgical nursing practice and evidence-based nursing education pedagogy.
- Participate in program, school, and university committees and governance as assigned.
- Support Whitworth's mission and the integration of Christian faith and learning.
- Engage in ongoing professional development consistent with university and program expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
