Nursing Faculty (tenure track)

Salary : $75,160.00 - $97,409.00 Annually

Location : Longview, WA

Job Type : Full-time Faculty, Tenure Track

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 202400095

Division : Instruction (Division)

Department : Nursing & Allied Health

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Details

At a Glance! Lower Columbia College (LCC) is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable candidate to fill the role of nursing faculty primarily for our Associate Degree program.Flexibility in the face of rapidly changing circumstances and openness to dialogue about professional growth and continuous improvement are important traits for nurse educators on our team. Nursing faculty have the opportunity to be a part of our highly successful Nursing Programs and provide nursing instruction in the classroom, skills lab, simulation lab and clinical settings. Classroom instruction may include in person, online, and hybrid modalities.

The Nursing Programs faculty consists of a mix of seasoned and novice nurse educators with varied professional backgrounds. Members of our team are invested in excellence in nursing education, and the academic and professional success of our students and graduates, the communities that we serve, and the continuous growth and development of the LCC Nursing Program. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in nursing and prepares approximately 120 graduates each year for licensure as registered nurses as they begin their careers in nursing. LCC launched its post-licensure BSN program in 2024.

All Nursing faculty have opportunities to provide input about program practices and policies, participate in activities and behaviors that promote advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in both academic nursing and the nursing workforce, and pursue activities and behaviors that advance DEI in the campus community as well as the larger community.

The Faculty position is 173 contract days (fall, winter, spring) with an anticipated start of September 2025. The Nursing Faculty reports to the Dean of Instruction / Director of Nursing. Courses are delivered through multiple modalities including online, hybrid, and in-person. The base salary range is $75,160 to $97,409 relative to education and experience PLUS a retention stipend between currently equally to 20.666% of the base salary. Please note the salary amount within this posting and the stipend amounts are reflective of the 2024-25 salary amounts and does not include any legislatively funded COLA for the 2025-26 year. For applicants relocating to the LCC's service district, we are able to provide up to $5,000 in relocation funds in accordance with our travel policies.

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Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver expert and enthusiastic nursing instruction across diverse settings (classroom, practicum sites, simulation, and skills lab), ensuring content is accessible to a diverse student population with varied learning styles and experiences.
• Foster an inclusive and effective learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and success.
• Model professional nursing behaviors.
• Promote student, staff, and patient safety.
• Use instructional technologies and learning management systems effectively in face-to-face and online course delivery.
• Assess, evaluate, and document student learning and achievement of course outcomes, providing timely, individualized feedback and support.
• Regularly revise and update course content and materials, utilizing evidence-based nursing and educational practices.
• Align clinical settings and client selections with students' learning needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Instruction / Nursing Programs Director and colleagues to promote continuous program improvement and student success.
• Engage in systematic program evaluation and accreditation activities.
• Provide academic advising for nursing students.
• Participate actively in program, department, and college activities, meetings, and service opportunities.
• Fulfill state vocational certification requirements and engage in ongoing professional development.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Supplemental Information

How to apply :

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click "Apply" at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself) :

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and / or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at hr@lowercolumbia.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and / or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, title9@lowercolumbia.edu, Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number / TTY (800) 833-6388.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see Diversity & Equity.

Jeanne Clery Statement : Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report :

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lowercolumbia.edu / CleryASFR.

Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

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 professional association or is 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 employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our Strategic Plan.

Conditions of Employment

Insurance

We offer an affordable benefits package that delivers choice, access, value, and stability to you and your family. You have medical and dental coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, and the option to enroll in a medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Program. For more information on health care benefits, please visit

Retirement

Employees participate in either the State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF or PERS Plan 3 administered through the Department of Retirement Systems. Both plans are matched by LCC. There are also two supplemental tax-deferred retirement plans you can elect to participate in : the State Board Voluntary Investment Program and the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program.

Other Benefits

Paid Leave

Full-time faculty receive 12 sick leave days a year (accrues monthly after first year), 4 personal days per year, 3 days of paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty.

Tuition Waiver

Interested full-time faculty are eligible to take $10 classes at LCC. State employees also qualify for tuition discounts with other various colleges and universities across the state ().

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the

Red Devil Wellbeing is LCC's employee wellness program that strives to help employees improve and maintain their wellbeing enabling them to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

On-site Childcare Center

Theis a state licensed program that offers high quality childcare for children ages 1 month through kindergarten entry to students, staff and faculty. The center is open Monday through Friday 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. The program is a participant of the Washington State Early Achievers quality rating and improvement system and rated a level 4-Quality Level of Excellence. Our teachers are trained in the Early Childhood Education field.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Please describe any other ways outside of education and direct experience that you believe demonstrate your ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Some examples include experience in a clinical setting or other transferrable experience or skills (items not covered in cover letter or other application materials).

Describe how your experience with people different than you have shaped your approach in your nursing career.

Do you have a graduate degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing with a graduate degree in a health or education-related field from accredited institutions?(you can mark yes to this question if you anticipate meeting this requirement by September 2025)

Do you have an active, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in Washington State or a multi-state license (MSL) approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing? (you can mark yes to this question if you anticipate meeting this requirement by September 2025)

Do you currently reside in or are you willing to relocate to Washington or Oregon to obtain employment at Lower Columbia College?

Are you able to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S. upon hire?

How did you hear about this position?

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Salary : $75,160 - $97,409