Nursing Program Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Western Washington U; Bellingham, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Washington University is seeking qualified Nursing Program instructors for temporary, part-time teaching positions in RN-BSN or MSN programs. Applications are accepted continuously for potential openings throughout the year.

Positions are non-tenure track, with courses delivered face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Instructors may travel to partner sites for clinical experiences, supporting WWU's mission of inclusive excellence in nursing education.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Washington state and unofficial transcripts during application.
• Official transcripts required before hire.
• Ability to teach in RN-BSN and MSN programs in a non-tenure track capacity.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses in RN-BSN or MSN programs.
• Potential travel to practice partner sites for Clinical Practice Experience.
• Contribute to student learning in diverse settings and uphold WWU policies.

Skills

RN Licensure in Washington

Effective student engagement

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Official transcripts handling

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing with graduate degree in related field

Nursing education accreditation experience

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Nursing Program Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Position Title Nursing Program Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western Washington University is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the Department

The RN-to-BSN program was established in 2013 and received a full, 10-year reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in June 2020. In early 2022, Western's nursing program gained support from the Washington legislature, securing annual state funding for the RN-to-BSN program and the new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs , which offer two specialty tracks: Nursing Leadership & Administration and Nursing Education.

Our mission is to support nurses in our region and across the state, particularly in underserved areas, who wish to advance their professional education and contribute to the well-being of communities within a rapidly evolving healthcare system. The hybrid nursing program is tailored for nurses living far from the Bellingham main campus, allowing them to participate through online and in-person learning. We collaborate with community colleges to strengthen educational pathways and provide on-site practical experiences at diverse healthcare facilities throughout Washington State.

Woodring College of Education (WCE) supports Western's mission and is committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. The WCE vision statement identifies the college as dedicated to fostering community relationships and a culture of learning that advances knowledge, embraces diversity, and promotes social justice. We welcome applications from diverse applicants.

About the Position

The Nursing Program maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary, part-time teaching positions in either the RN-to-BSN or MSN programs. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer quarter, applications are accepted continuously for non-tenure track teaching positions. Positions in the rank of Instructor may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis. Courses are face to face hybrid and online instruction; Clinical Practice Experience Instructors may travel to practice partner sites.

Required Qualifications

Degree requirements for RN-BSN

• Have a minimum of a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education
• A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education and a graduate degree in a health or education related field from an accredited college or university.

Degree requirements for MSN:

• For graduate nursing programs preparing nurses in advanced degrees, nursing faculty teaching nursing must meet the following qualifications: 1) A graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and is at or above the program level being taught; or a bachelor's degree in nursing from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accrediting body and graduate degree in a health or education related field from an accredited college or university; and 2) Demonstrated specialization, expertise, or preparation and experience for the courses being taught.

Required qualifications for both tracks:

• RN Licensure in Washington State
• Unofficial transcripts when applying
• Official transcripts before hire
• Potential for successful University teaching
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse social identities and backgrounds, including a commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students
• Health and certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing, education or health related field with at least one graduate degree in nursing (masters or doctorate)
• Successful teaching experience in higher education
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners
• Commitment to the WWU mission and Institute of Medicine recommendations on the future of nursing
• Experience with instructional technology

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

$1,800-$2,000 per credit, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Upon hire, you will be required to submit an official transcript for a master's degree in nursing and, if earned, a doctoral degree transcript, upon hire.

Closing Date Notes

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; Vacancy pool closes no later than December 31, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); [e-mail]

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services , 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires and rehires, which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at [e-mail] . The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report .