Nursing Program Instructor – Full time adjunct

*We have four open vacancies.
 
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Nursing instructor to build a supportive environment for adult learners as they train for a career in Nursing. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with the program’s diverse student body. This individual will help support the colleges’ work to cultivate an inclusive culture and campus climate by valuing diversity, sustaining an environment of belonging, and promoting equitable opportunities.
The successful candidate will work to eliminate equity gaps and help students succeed in their chosen career path and an increasingly diverse work environment. Well-qualified applicants should be enthusiastic about continuously working to keep the curriculum relevant, researching and implementing curricular and program changes to best prepare students for the dynamic careers that await them.
The Nursing instructor is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing curriculum for classroom, lab, and/or clinical/simulation instruction for current and future nursing programs. Programs in the School of Nursing include a daytime Practical Nurse, an evening/day Nursing Assistant program, and an evening, weekend LPN-RN Transition program. These programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in health care. The candidate must demonstrate adequate knowledge and proficiency in program content areas, technology, and industry standards. The candidate must work as a team member to help maintain program accreditation standards, can teach at the professional and technical college level, and must work well with a collaborative team.
The successful candidate will collaborate with fellow faculty, administration, and staff and carry out functions related to the position as described below. The candidate will collaborate with advising and other student services to support student success best. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively as an active participant in our shared governance processes.
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities.  CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility. 

Permanent Base Salary: $73,730
If you have a Bachelor’s Degree, Temporary Annual Base Salary is $98,060

If you have a Master’s Degree and above, Temporary Annual Base Salary is $103,959

*Temporary Annual Based Salaries are exclusively contingent upon Washington State funding appropriated to the College by HB2158. The Permanent Base Salary is eligible for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The Temporary Annual Base Salaries and temporary stipend are not eligible for COLA’s.

Duty: Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing curriculum for classroom, lab, and/or clinical instruction.
Tasks include:

• Develop, revise and implement course curriculum including selecting, guiding, and evaluating student learning activities.
• Provide student instruction utilizing a variety of teaching techniques to prepare students for licensure and employment.
• Utilizing an EDI lens, create learning opportunities and instructional strategies for the courses taught.
•  Develop criteria for selecting and evaluating clinical and practice experience in clinical practice setting addressing the safety and needs for students to achieve the program outcomes and course objectives.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of competence and mutual respect with students.
• Model nursing processes and employability skills
• Maintain accurate student and other records. 
• Maintain a safe environment through instruction, policy, and continuous learning environment evaluation. 
• Maintain current licenses and credentials required for certification and tenure purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Develop and/or implement competency assessments that apply to the course and program outcomes.
• Establish clearly defined instructional and performance objectives in course syllabi.
• Assess and provide student learning feedback.
• Submit student grades promptly. 
• Participate in the evaluation of the program and program outcomes. 
• Participate as a team member by maintaining the systematic plan of evaluation and other items needed to maintain accreditation.

• Participate as an active member of the nursing team and evaluation committee to create, implement and modify curriculum as required to meet learning outcomes.
• Promote the Nursing programs and Clover Park Technical College.
• Participate in community, program and college events including CPTC graduation ceremony. 
• Serve as an active member on college committees and/or workgroups. 
• Attend staff meetings, division meeting

• Assist students enrolled in the nursing program by supporting, advising, and/or referring students as appropriate. 
• Provide scheduled office hours for student advising.
• Assist with student recruitment and retention.
• Provide and maintain program information and communication with the college community. 
• Attend and conduct program information sessions.

• Outreach/Coordination with community partners & professional/technical advising boards 
• Participate in maintaining and improving accreditation and accreditation processes for the School of Nursing and the governing institution.

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education or a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education and a graduate degree in a health or education-related field from an accredited college or university.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program accredited by a nursing education body recognized by the United States Department of Education and be enrolled in a graduate degree program in a health or education-related field from an accredited college or university.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education and have a plan to enroll in a graduate degree program in a health or education-related field from an accredited college or university within two years of hire. B. Current, active, unencumbered Washington State Registered Nurse License. C. Proficient in computer skills, including Windows, MS Office, and other technology. D. Two years of recent bedside experience within the last five years.

• Complete application
• Upload a cover letter describing your skills and experience and how they relate to this position's Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.
• Upload resume
• Upload unofficial transcripts of the highest earned degree.
• Complete Supplemental Questions