Nursing Adjunct Professor Job Listing at Bellevue College in OR (Job ID 15789)

Description

About the Department  

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development, coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people, is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multilingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. 

And if that isn't enough?  We also offer: 

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serves Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food 
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses; permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust-building across different groups through shared values.
  • The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility. 

Adjunct faculty salary for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is $1,165.00- $1,189.00 per credit hour, as listed in the CBA (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC)  seeks to establish a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates for part-time or Adjunct Nursing Professors who can place student success at the center of all decision-making and demonstrate a positive attitude towards supporting the development of our nursing workforce. 

The Nursing Adjunct Professor will:

• Place student success at the center of all instructional and professional decision-making.

• Engage collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to build a supportive community of learners.
• Seek continuous improvement in teaching and learning excellence.
• Embrace innovation, adaptability, and thoughtful risk-taking in instructional practices.
• Respect and value the diverse cultural values, beliefs, and lived experiences of others.
• Contribute to both technical and general education, supporting students as they enter the workforce and/or transfer to a university.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to reducing economic, academic, and systemic barriers for students.
• Exhibit cultural competence and sensitivity in a learning environment that reflects broad diversity, including¿but not limited to¿gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

What You'll Do

The Nursing Faculty member will:

• Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to nursing career goals
• Develop authentic assessments of student knowledge, skills, and abilities in nursing that measure course, program, and college-wide outcomes; evaluate student learning in assigned settings (classroom, lab, clinical)
• Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive, and kinesthetic domains of learning
• Support students in and out of the classroom, including directing them toward campus services and resources
• Be available to teach classes on a variety of days and times, predominantly on pre-arranged times and dates to meet program needs
• Select clients for students to work with before they arrive for the clinical day
• Effectively communicate strengths and opportunities for student growth and outcome achievement
• Implement curriculum as designed and approved; provide feedback to faculty regarding implementation of curriculum
• Proctor examinations and other assessments as identified in the syllabus
• Continue to uphold obligations as an RN to support client and public safety in the clinical setting
• Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply their learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university
• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Support the college's mission by creating a work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking.  Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.

Course number/titles:
NURS 140 - Integrated Nursing Care & Assessment I - Clinical/Simulation
NURS 141 - Integrated Nursing Care & Assessment II - Clinical/Simulation
NURS 142 - Integrated Nursing Care & Assessment III - Clinical/Simulation
NURS 240 - Integrated Nursing Care & Assessment IV - Clinical/Simulation
NURS 241 - Integrated Nursing Care & Assessment V - Clinical/Simulation

Schedule information:

Schedules are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for clinical services in the area, including at Capital Medical Center, Mason General, and Providence St. Peter Hospital. Or Saturdays and Sundays for clinical in the area, including at Capital Medical Center, Mason General, and Providence St. Peter Hospital. 

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing with graduate degree work in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of professional experience in nursing
• An active, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State, or eligible for licensure in Washington State
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment
• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical, and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment
• Experience as a mentor, preceptor, clinical instructor, adjunct faculty, or other role of responsibility with pre-licensure nursing students and/or new graduate nurses.

To Apply

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

• Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee, highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.

• Current resume/CV that shows all educational and professional experience and demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

• Upload unofficial transcripts

SPSCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty (part-time) positions on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified pool of applicants. This pool is created for future part-time professor appointments to the indicated individual program or course. This announcement will serve as an open and continuous applicant pool. Appointment availability varies from quarter to quarter.

Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email it to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.
 
Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.

 

Benefit Information

Adjunct faculty who work 50% or more of a full-time workload for two consecutive quarters (spring and fall are considered consecutive for eligibility) at one or more public higher education institutions will become eligible for state-sponsored health insurance and retirement benefits.

For more information on benefits, please visit our Employee Benefits website.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

SPSCC provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or veteran status. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, defined as unwelcome sexual conduct of various types.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II, and Title IX may be directed to:

Lacy Neal / Executive Human Resources Director/Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 360-596-5433
Email: lneal1@spscc.edu 
Building 25, Room 220
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512

South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Applicants who require accommodations in the application process or need materials in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 596-5500.