Seattle Colleges Looking for Nursing Faculty – full-time tenure track (3 opportunities) Full Time

Opportunity Description

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

Position open until filled / First Review of materials will begin: Tuesday September 5, 2023

Salary range for this position is: $101,488/yr. – $125,338/yr. (depending on experience)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

These are 9-month, full-time, tenure track faculty positions in the nursing program at the Seattle Colleges: South Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and North Seattle College. The nursing program includes the current ADN program and a planned RN to BSN program. The instructors will provide didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction. This positions report to and are supervised by the Dean of Nursing and the Associate Dean of Nursing. Nursing courses may be taught at any of the Seattle Colleges District campuses within the Seattle area.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Application Requirements:

• Attach current resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on: (The essential functions may not include all duties assigned to the position)

• Teach Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor of Science Nursing didactic, laboratory skills, and clinical courses
• Document student skills/learning and submit required documents and grades.
• Creating lesson plans that accomplish predefined learning goals
• Teaching classroom-based courses through lectures and discussions
• Demonstrating techniques and best practices for students
• Overseeing clinical practice components of nurse education and training programs
• Helping to develop curriculum for nurse training programs in cooperation with other faculty or directors of nursing
• Staying up-to-date on the latest advances in medicine and changes to best practice standards for patient care
• Work cooperatively as a team member with the Dean of Nursing, Associate Dean of Nursing, other nursing program faculty, staff, college and district faculty and staff.
• Be actively involved in continuous program improvement with nursing program faculty and staff, meeting all accreditation (ACEN and CCNE), WABON, college, and district requirements.
• Be actively involved in major college and district committees and initiatives.
• Continuously improve nursing and teaching knowledge and skills; take advantage of professional development opportunities.
• Meet all professional obligations and all other provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. 

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with a current Washington State RN License
• Minimum three years of experience in nursing
• Experience and versatility in one or more of the following specialities:
  • Pediatrics *Current Priority*
  • Mental Health *Current Priority*
  • Medical Surgical
  • Simulations *Current Priority*
  • Geriatrics

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants: 

• Ability to operate office equipment 
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials 
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person 

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement 

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyber bullying”.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873 

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.