Nursing, Part-Time Faculty

Bellevue Community College • Bellevue, WA

81d • $6,418 - $7,824

About The Position

As a part-time nursing instructor, you will demonstrate commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence, including directing student learning in assigned courses, and establishing and assessing student learning outcomes. You will maintain current knowledge and skills in area of assignment; building collaborative relationships within the BC community and the community at large; and fostering a positive, caring learning environment in which diversity and pluralism are valued. You will perform duties and functions under the direction of the Program Chair and will be directly responsible to the Nursing Dean in Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from accredited institution who is currently enrolled in a master's or higher degree in nursing or related field
• Current Washington State RN license or be eligible for licensure
• Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association and updated TB and other immunizations mandated by our clinical partners
• An advocate for pluralism with a teaching philosophy appropriate for a diverse (multicultural, multi-ability, etc.) classroom
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited institution
• Certification in clinical specialty
• Background/prior experience that shows understanding of concepts related to student-centered teaching and learning theory, curriculum development, and assessment of learning outcomes
• Experience in integrating diversity, pluralism, and inclusion into teaching and learning, or equivalent transferable skills to do so
• Experience and/or education for developing nursing program curriculum
• Knowledge/experience working with a variety of teaching modalities and delivery methods, including simulation, flipped classes, online, and hybrid courses
• History of life-long learning and professional development in nursing practice, quality care, and current health care issues
• Experience in addressing disproportionate impact and equity issues within an institution
• Active involvement in community and professional organizations
• Basic computer literacy skills and knowledge of learning management systems

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive, caring, equitable learning environment where differences and pluralism are valued, and all students have opportunities to be successful learners
• Teaching face-to-face and hybrid classes (combination of face-to-face and online) in the classroom, nursing lab, and clinical settings
• Working closely with the nursing faculty team to align course delivery of learning strategies and materials
• Assessing student-learning outcomes
• Providing culturally responsive advising, such as navigating obstacles that underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations may experience in college
• Participating in the life and culture of the department, division, and college, including the college-wide effort to dismantle barriers that can impact underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills in areas of assignment
• Engaging in self-reflection and self-evaluation
• Building collaborative relationships between Bellevue College (BC) and health care communities

Benefits

• Generous benefits package for eligible employees offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents
• Choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Paid personal leave plan
• Transit program
• Reduced tuition
• Employee discounts and memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree