Nursing Assistant Certification Instructor - Associate Faculty

Skagit Valley College is accepting applications for Associate Faculty in the Nursing. 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.  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.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. Skagit Valley College adheres to a set of guiding principles :  Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and CompassionNursing instruction responsibilities

• Use inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students inside and outside of the classroom;
• Provide high-quality classroom instruction for courses in the NAC Program;
• Deliver culturally appropriate curriculum that reflects diversity of student experience;
• Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in Nursing in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals;
• Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning;
• Evaluate student learning in applicable settings such as lab, clinical and didactic;
• Conduct ongoing development, assessment, and revision of curriculum that is responsive to local industry needs, reflects innovative pedagogy, and incorporates advances in the field of Nursing;  Student engagement and learning
• Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Demonstrate multicultural understanding and foster equity;
• Advise students and serve as a resource for faculty colleagues and staff.  Program duties
• Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in Nursing that measure course, program, and college wide outcomes;
• Work with program advisory committee members and local employers to facilitate co-op placements and job opportunities for students enrolled in the program;
• Assist in marketing the program and participate in student recruitment activities.  Other duties
• Assure provision of safe, quality nursing care by students per established standards of care and agency policies and procedures;
• Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching;
• Collaborate with faculty from other fields to develop and to provide integrative learning experiences.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
• Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of Nursing;
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students;
• 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, collaboration, and compassion.Minimum Qualifications :
• Active, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Washington State, or eligible for licensure in Washington State.
• One (1) year of experience during the previous three (3) years caring for the elderly and / or chronically ill of any age OR completion of, or ability to complete by the time of hire, a course in Adult Instruction; Desired Qualifications :
• Bachelor degree with a major in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing with graduate degree work is in a related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Experience as a mentor, preceptor, clinical instructor, Associate Faculty, or other responsibility role with pre-certification nursing assistants, pre-licensure nursing students and / or new graduate nurses.
• Experience working within NAC training programs.
• Teaching experience in a college environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.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 $763.00Example of Associate Faculty pay (this is for illustrative purposes only) :
• 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 $763 = $5,341Conditions of Employment :
• 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. Application Procedure : To be considered for this position, applicants must :
• 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)Application Deadline : Application materials will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications may be kept on file to be considered for openings which may occur in the future.  Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.Application Assistance : If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Pacific Time.  SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD / TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date. Information on SVC's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found atOPPM 3040 . For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV : Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.  SVC Annual Security Report : The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault.  We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October.  All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at : https : / / www.skagit.edu / about / safety-security-parking /  Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.  Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and / or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources / EEO, 360.416.7794 orcarolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 orsandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address : 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.