Nursing, Part-Time Faculty

Nursing, Part-Time Faculty

Job ID: 15177

Location: Bellevue College

Full/Part Time: Temporary

Position Summary

As a part-time nursing instructor, you will demonstrate commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence, including directing student learning in assigned courses, and establishing and assessing student learning outcomes. You will maintain current knowledge and skills in area of assignment; building collaborative relationships within the BC community and the community at large; and fostering a positive, caring learning environment in which diversity and pluralism are valued. You will perform duties and functions under the direction of the Program Chair and will be directly responsible to the Nursing Dean in Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute.

The department is seeking an adjunct faculty member available to begin clinical instruction on October 19, 2025.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment.

Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit lecture class is $6,418.75 - $7,824.66. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. Typically newly hired to Adjunct Professors are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement $6,418.75. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

Generous benefits for eligible employees is 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. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter.

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

About The College

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

About the Department

The Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (HSEWI) of Bellevue College strives for excellence through our highly competent faculty and staff as well as through our enriched curriculum. HSEWI is composed of fourteen unique programs that address critical workforce needs in the region and nation. Each program focuses on providing education and training for professions in healthcare, education, and wellness.

Bellevue College's Nursing programs build upon the college's mission of preparing students for life-long learning by offering a high quality, flexible, and accessible education. Our programs are responsive to the changing needs of the community, and are representative of the diverse demographics of the college. The nursing program provides full and equal access to opportunities for educational advancement.

Essential Functions

Nursing faculty perform duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the Program Chair and are responsible primarily to the Nursing Dean in the Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute (HSEWI) division. The faculty is responsible for:

• 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.
• Working closely with the nursing faculty team to align course delivery of learning strategies and materials.
• Assessing student-learning outcomes.
• 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, LGBTQia students, Veterans, 2nd 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
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills in areas of assignment.
• Engaging in self-reflection and self-evaluation.
• Building collaborative relationships between Bellevue College (BC) and health care communities.

Minimum Qualifications

At least one (1) year of verifiable paid or unpaid experience as a licensed nurse within the past three years, providing direct patient care to elderly or chronically ill individuals of any age; or

At least three (3) years of verifiable paid experience as a licensed nurse providing direct patient care to elderly or chronically ill individuals of any age, and at least one year (paid or unpaid) of recent nursing experience in any role within the past three years.

Must hold an active and unrestricted Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing.

Must possess a current Washington State RN license or be eligible for licensure.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited institution.

Certification in clinical specialty.

Background/prior experience that shows understanding of concepts related to student-centered teaching and learning theory, curriculum development, and assessment of learning outcomes.

Experience in integrating diversity, pluralism, and inclusion into teaching and learning, or equivalent transferable skills to do so

Experience and/or education for developing nursing program curriculum.

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.

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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Other Information

This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.

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