What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Instructor - Tenure Track (Certificates) position at Green River Community College?
Position Summary
This position will primarily support our certificate level programs, with the option to support other department offerings as needed.
This is a full-time position and reports to the Associate Dean of Nursing. Though the Full-Time Faculty contract is nine-months, our nursing programs run year-round, so we also plan to offer the person selected for this position work in the nursing programs during the summer.
DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
The mission of the Green River College Nursing Department is to provide quality education to prepare students as safe, competent practitioners within our diverse healthcare community. Graduates of the Green River College Nursing Program will be qualified candidates for the successful completion of the NCLEX and prepared for advancement in continuing healthcare education. The department’s vision is to meaningfully contribute to the advancement of healthcare in a diverse community. The department has embedded following values in its curriculum: community engagement, diversity and inclusion, integrity, excellence, innovation, caring, and student success. We seek faculty experienced in developing innovative course content and delivering instructional practices, as well as those experienced in delivering supportive services for diverse populations and in communicating issues and concerns faced by racially minoritized students.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.
The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.
Position Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities
- Design and teach in nursing courses including theory course, labs, and clinical sessions in a manner that promotes student excellence;
- Develop course assessments and evaluations.
- Utilize assessment data, and engage in continuous improvement of in student learning outcomes based on that analysis in order to advance student achievement and success.
- Create and maintain inclusive classroom environment and teaching philosophy that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
- Engage in innovative and inclusive pedagogy that facilitates active learning experiences (campus, online, hybrid) in response to assessment and evidence/data analysis;
- Advocate for integration of diversity, pluralism, social justice and inclusion into teaching and learning;
- Demonstrate cultural humility and intercultural engagement, including an awareness and understanding of historically marginalized populations, and the creation of an educational environment that affirms the identities and communications of students of color;
- Incorporate technology across modalities;
- Creatively designing learning experiences that extend beyond delivering content and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes;
- Contribute to a collaborative and innovative department, division, and institution;
- Take active role in Teaching, advising, and mentoring students holistically from recruitment to completion and transition to employment or further education;
- Engage in shared governance including campus-wide efforts to build an antiracist institution focused on action to advance access, retention, and success for our most marginalized and vulnerable students and employees;
- Collaborate with I-Best program and faculty to provide responsive, student-centered education and scheduling;
- Program applications review and admissions in partnership with the Career and Advising Center and the Office of the Registrar;
- Participation in department, division, campus committees, and other activities as needed;
- Monitor and adhere to all state WACs and guidelines that relate to all nursing programs;
- In addition, professional technical instructional faculty in the Nursing Program are expected to participate in activities required by the Program's accreditation from the Washington State Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA). Other activities may include collaborating with other program faculty to assure that accreditation standards are met for didactic and clinical education.
- Instruction may include either the day, evening or weekend programs as dictated by curriculum and clinical needs.
Qualifications
Minimal Qualifications
- Demonstrated nursing experience, expertise, cultural competencies, and commitment to equity in working with students, patients, communities, or colleagues from diverse backgrounds and identities.
- Must have an active, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nursing in Washington State.
- Must have 5 or more years of clinical nursing experience
- Must have an Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or be enrolled in a BSN program with an expected graduation date by fall 2028
- Nursing education experience preferred
- Curriculum development experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with under-represented and under-served communities preferred.
- Must have basic competency with Office, experience with Canvas preferred Critical care and adult health experience will be prioritized.
Supplemental Information
This is a full-time tenure track position beginning fall 2025, continuing with annual nine-month contracts. The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience and applicable work experience.
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by The Green River United Faculty Coalition.
At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.
The Green River College nursing department requires all faculty hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as required by our clinical partners for clinical experiences.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, 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.)
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080.
Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: https://www.greenriver.edu/campus/policies-and-procedures/general-administrative-policies/ga-2-tobacco-use-policy/
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To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.
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Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Reporting
Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee.
For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants:
Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Email: titleixcoordinator@greenriver.edu
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, three paid personal days, sick days and professional leave. Other fringe benefits include a tuition waiver program, in-service training, faculty development program, faculty excellence awards, and on-campus fitness center.
Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board.
