Nursing, Temporary Full-Time Faculty

Nursing, Temporary Full-Time Faculty

Nursing faculty perform duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and are responsible primarily to the Dean of Nursing (Associate Dean of Nursing), and the Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute (HSEWI) Dean. The faculty are responsible for: Teaching face-to-face and hybrid classes (combination of face-to-face and online) in the classroom, and with students in the nursing lab setting and clinical setting assessing student learning outcomes. Faculty participate in on-going curriculum development, and college committee governance.

Position Salary Range: $84,209.79/year - $118,104.89/year

Annual salary is based on a 176-day contract with a minimum of $84,209.79; beginning salary will be determined by the assessment of the candidate's education and related experience. New hires start no higher than $90,293.65 unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,820 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits are offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty maintains office hours and participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

The Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute (HSEWI) fosters successful completion of our diverse students' education goals, as well as advocates life-long wellness, learning, teaching, and service excellence. We provide a wide variety of accessible, rigorous, and engaging professional/technical courses, programs, and credentials that are responsive to individual, institutional, and community needs, prospects, and opportunities. Our Institute is comprised of sixteen unique programs which focus on providing excellent education and training for many professions in healthcare, education, and wellness.

Teaching duties include:

• Fostering a positive, caring, equitable learning environment where differences and pluralism are valued, and all students have opportunities to be successful learners.
• Teaching face-to-face and hybrid classes (combination of face-to-face and online) in the classroom, nursing lab, and clinical settings in the ADN and RN-BSN programs based upon program needs.
• Working closely with the nursing faculty team to align course delivery of learning strategies and materials.
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills in areas of assignment including simulation.

Non-teaching duties include:

• Mentoring adjunct faculty as assigned.
• Assessing student-learning outcomes.
• Participating in on-going curriculum development, revision, implementation and evaluation at the standards set by accreditors and state board of nursing.
• Providing culturally responsive advising, such as navigating obstacles that underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations may experience in college (e.g. students with disabilities, students of color, first generation college students, LBGTQIA+ students, Veterans, English language learners, etc.)
• Participating in the life and culture of the department, division, and college, including the college-wide effort to dismantle barriers that can impact underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations.
• Engaging in self-reflection and self-evaluation.
• Building collaborative relationships between Bellevue College (BC) and health care communities.
• All other responsibilities as defined in WAC 246-840-523.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Current Washington State RN license or compact license prior to start date.
• An advocate for pluralism with a teaching philosophy appropriate for a diverse (multicultural, multi-ability, etc.) classroom.
• Effective communication skills (to students and colleagues) in both written and oral form.
• Background/prior experience that shows understanding of concepts related to student-centered teaching and learning theory, curriculum development, and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Experience and/or education for developing nursing program curriculum.
• Knowledge/ experience utilizing simulation of all fidelities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Clinical Specialty.
• Ability to teach in multiple specialty areas of nursing care (ex. Pediatric care, Behavioral health, Maternal health, Medical / Surgical, etc.).
• Experience in integrating diversity, pluralism, and inclusion into teaching and learning, or equivalent transferable skills to do so.
• Knowledge/experience working with a variety of teaching modalities and delivery methods, including simulation, flipped classes, online, and hybrid courses.
• History of life-long learning and professional development in nursing practice, quality care, and current health care issues.
• Experience in addressing disproportionate impact and equity issues within an institution.
• Active involvement in community and professional organizations.
• Basic computer literacy skills and knowledge of learning management systems.

Conditions of Employment

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. 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

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

Other Information

This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.

This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply

Applications received by 08/21/2025 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. This position will begin Fall Quarter, 2025.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Attach a statement of your Teaching Philosophy (max 2