Nursing Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities. This is a full-time, tenure-track position with an entry-level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $98,031 - $132,881 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $132,881, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity. Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 06/15/2026.

Requirements

• An earned Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with emphasis and concentration in the teaching areas outlined above.
• Professional license as a registered nurse in Washington State or ability to obtain this license prior to first day of employment.
• Minimum of two years' work experience in medical/surgical and/or psychiatric nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Five years' work experience in Medical/ Surgical, and/or Psychiatric nursing.
• Recent college-level teaching experience.
• Previous experience equivalent to one full academic year of teaching.
• Familiarity with Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing standards for associate degree programs.
• Ability to employ various formats and styles in teaching to include distance learning, and simulation instruction.
• Be an advocate of community college education.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, classes in the discipline of Nursing with emphasis in Medical/ Surgical and/or Psychiatric Nursing. Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include Nursing Care of the Acute Patient, Fundamentals in Nursing, and Care of the Mental Health Patient. Assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening and/or weekend classes.
• Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback.
• Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, accreditation committees or other activities within the scope of the position.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues, and related administrative processes.
• Supports and advances the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise. Of particular interest is Medical/ Surgical Concepts.
• Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students. Responsible for ensuring assigned faculty/staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Demonstrate that assigned faculty/staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly.
• Work evening, alternative schedules, summer or at alternative work locations consistent with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Advise student clubs or associations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan.
• leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

What This Job Offers

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