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Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your Nursing career into teaching? Alternatively, are you looking for a flexible side job in the Nursing field, while continuing your regular Nursing practice? Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified applicants for Associate (part-time) Instructor openings in the Nursing program. Join our team in preparing students for a rewarding career in the Nursing field, while promoting one of the most diverse and exciting careers in today's healthcare field.

Associate Faculty in the Nursing program at SVC prepare students for a lifelong career in nursing practice. SVC's Nursing program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Washington State Department of Health Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC). The Nursing programs at SVC are offered at two campus locations: Mount Vernon Campus and Whidbey Island Campus located in Oak Harbor.

Instructional clinical sites are located throughout Skagit, Island and Snohomish counties.

These positions are eligible for an additional nursing educator stipend beyond the initial salary placement.

SVC is nationally known for a strong commitment to student success. We are looking for faculty who show exceptional classroom skills and who challenge students through innovative inclusive pedagogy and teaching strategies. Faculty and staff at SVC respect and work with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.

• Clinical supervision in an acute care setting;
• Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching;
• Deliver culturally appropriate curriculum that reflects diversity of student experience;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Use inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students inside and outside of the classroom;
• Demonstrate multicultural understanding and foster equity;
• Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
• Collaborate with faculty from other fields to develop and to provide integrative learning experiences;
• Provide instruction in the skills laboratory;
• Assure provision of safe, quality nursing care by students per established standards of care and agency policies and procedures;
• Advise students and serve as a resource for faculty colleagues and staff.

• Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of Nursing;
• Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with current theories, research, and practice in Nursing;
• Practice and adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population, including underprepared students;
• Impart a productive academic mindset that teaches all students—regardless of background—that they are capable of learning with practice and effort;
• Familiarity with active learning strategies inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, online and hybrid modalities, etc.;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND three (3) years of recent clinical experience in an acute care facility OR Master’s degree (preferred);
• Have or ability to obtain by the time of hire, an unencumbered Washington RN License or equivalent;
• A record of effective, high-quality teaching and scholarship;
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teaching and learning;
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students.

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR enrolled in a Master's in Nursing program;
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English;
• Teaching experience in a college environment;
• Doctorate in Nursing.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary rate for part-time faculty is in accordance with the negotiated agreement and may be subject to change based on legislative mandates. In order to be eligible for benefits, state regulations must be met.

Rate of Pay: Faculty compensation units (FCU) are computed by total hours (lecture, lab, clinical) identified on the approved course outline for a given course, divided by eleven. Part-time faculty pay is computed by multiplying the faculty compensation unit rate by the number of faculty compensation units. The current FCU rate at Step A is $743.00. After initial placement, nurse educators will receive an additional 26.5% of their base salary, paid as a stipend.
Example of Associate Faculty pay (this is for illustrative purposes only and does not include the stipend):

• 
  Course: BISC 220 | 33 lecture, 44 lab
• 33 + 44 = 77
• 77/11= 7 FCUs
• A Step A faculty member would be paid 7 x FCU rate $743 = $5,201

• Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  
  Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• Per Proclamation 21-14, employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than date of hire. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes, subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

• Meet the minimum qualifications, and
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.edu that includes the following:

• The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
• A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)
• A cover letter/letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications for the position. (Attachment: Cover Letter)