Associate Faculty - Nursing

Big Bend Community College; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Bend Community College seeks an Associate Faculty - Nursing to prepare and teach courses across healthcare areas, including lab and clinical instruction. You will contribute to Level I and II nursing education, promoting knowledge, skills, and confidence in emergency response.

You will collaborate with the Dean and Allied Health Chair, participate in curriculum development, and support student success within BBCC's inclusive, student-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or enrollment in MSN program with anticipated completion by 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach assigned nursing courses per Master Course Outline with full-time faculty consultation.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical nursing

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's in nursing

BSN with MSN in progress

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington, invites applications for an Associate Faculty - Nursing position.

This position is responsible to prepare and teach courses in a variety of healthcare areas and situations through lecture, lab and clinical instruction to prepare Level I and Level II students for an Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The instructor will provide high-quality, engaging instruction that promotes participant knowledge, skill development, and confidence in responding to emergency situations.

This position reports to the Dean of Academic Transfer and Allied Health and works closely with the Allied Health Division Chair as well as other faculty and staff.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision

To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

• Serve as a Bridge
• Stand as a Leader
• Support for Success

Guiding Principles

• Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
• Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
• Embrace our Workplace Norms
• Innovate Proactively
• Model Integrity
• Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Compensation: Associate Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is based on $987.71/lecture credit.

• Prepare and teach assigned courses in accordance with the Master Course Outline and in consultation with a full-time faculty member.
• Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule, in the required instructional modality.
• Assist students with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
• Maintain frequent communication with students.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
• Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required.
• Maintain student course materials for two (2) quarters beyond the quarter of attendance.
• Submit assessment data in consultation with a full-time faculty member in the department.
• Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend the selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.
• Post syllabi quarterly to the portal for each course taught.
• Schedule and hold a minimum of one office hour per week; online or face-to-face.
• Maintain an educational environment that promotes student learning and success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a nursing education program accredited by a nursing education accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; OR
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and current enrollment in a regionally accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, or a graduate program in a health- or education-related field, with degree completion anticipated by June 2027.
• Current, unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license, or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• Demonstrated current clinical nursing competence, with experience in geriatrics and/or medical-surgical nursing practice.
• Ability to meet Washington State vocational instructor certification requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, disability, and age backgrounds.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education, preferably within a nursing or healthcare-related program.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Canvas, and online educational resources.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to obtain or maintain certifications that allow instruction and issuance of industry-recognized completion cards and/or certificates.
• Recent community college teaching experience.
• Experience working with non-traditional, first-generation, and diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize innovative, student-centered teaching strategies and flexible instructional delivery methods.
• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing curriculum that supports student success and workforce readiness.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Conditions of Employment

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 employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

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 the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

Reasonable Accommodation

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Executive Director of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; or via email at [e-mail].

Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page (Download PDF reader) of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC Annual Security Report

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three-year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials, please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

Equal Opportunity

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification. Demonstrated experience, sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding in working effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds, including academic, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, veterans, and diverse physical and learning abilities.