Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Clinical

Adjunct Nurse Educator

Lower Columbia College is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and competent nurse educator for an adjunct clinical faculty position. This position would be responsible for providing instructional support for nursing and allied health students in skills and/or simulation labs and clinical settings, as well as providing instruction for designated clinical courses.

The Lower Columbia College Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and prepares approximately 115 graduates each year for registered nurse licensure.

Lecture rate is $80.68 per contact hour ($887.48 per credit).

Lab rate is $60.08 per contact hour ($1,321.76 per credit).

Field-based experience rate is $43.64 per contact hour ($1440.16 per credit).

Quarterly salary is paid at the current lab rate, plus a nursing faculty retention stipend (equal to 23.5% for 25-26 academic year), per the current LCCFAHE Bargaining Agreement.

Application Deadline: This is an on-going recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Positions will be filled as program needs arise.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

Fostering Student Learning and Development

• Deliver engaging and effective clinical instruction: Guide students in various practical settings (clinical sites, simulation, skills labs) to develop essential nursing competencies. This includes adapting your teaching approach to incorporate diverse learning styles and utilizing instructional technologies effectively.
• Promote critical thinking and clinical judgment: Cultivate a learning environment that encourages students to analyze, problem-solve, and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Assess and provide constructive feedback: Regularly evaluate student performance and offer timely, individualized feedback to support their growth and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Ensure student and patient safety: Uphold the highest standards of safety in all clinical and lab environments.

Professionalism and Collaboration

• Model professional nursing behavior: Serve as a role model for students, demonstrating ethical conduct, compassionate care, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with the nursing education team: Work effectively with program directors, faculty, and staff to address student progress, curriculum needs, and program goals.
• Maintain currency in nursing practice and education: Regularly update your knowledge and skills to provide students with the most relevant and evidence-based instruction.

Program Support and Compliance

• Adhere to program and college policies: Uphold all academic and administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Contribute to program quality: Participate in ongoing program assessment and evaluation activities to help ensure continuous improvement.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution or baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution with a graduate degree in a health education-related field from an accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in Washington State (or multi-state license {MSL} approved by Washington State Board of Nursing upon hire.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers upon hire.
• Expertise and at least three years of clinical practice in medical/surgical nursing or a combination of medical/surgical and specialty practice requiring direct client care.
• Successful completion of background clearance after hire.
• Proof of required immunizations and a negative drug screen per clinical agency requirements after hire.
• Commitment to serve the needs of a diverse student body representing a wide range of ages, abilities, ethnicities, education levels, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Expertise in using a Learning Management System such as Canvas.
• Experience in curriculum development (and/or maintenance) and instructional assessment.
• Nursing experience in specialty areas, in addition to general medical/surgical, is welcome.

How to Apply

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click "Apply" at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest (cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position
• Resume
• References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor
• Unofficial transcripts (including graduate or higher level education)

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

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