Open Rank Nursing Faculty (Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor)

Whitworth University; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitworth University’s School of Health Sciences seeks two full-time nursing faculty to help launch its new prelicensure BSN program, teaching across classroom, lab, and clinical settings. The positions emphasize mentorship, competency-based education, and collaboration with program leadership to build innovative curriculum rooted in the university’s Christian mission.

Candidates across all ranks (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor) are encouraged to apply, with a preference

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited institution.
• Current, unencumbered RN license or eligibility for licensure in Washington state.
• Experience teaching nursing students in classroom, clinical, or lab settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with students, faculty, and clinical partners.
• Commitment to integrating Christian faith with teaching and scholarship.
• Alignment with Whitworth University's mission as a Christian liberal arts university.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses across didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical components.
• Design and deliver course content, activities, and assessments aligned with program outcomes.
• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical and simulation settings; provide feedback on clinical judgment and skill development.
• Collaborate with program faculty and leadership on curriculum development and course sequencing.
• Participate in program assessment, accreditation documentation (CCNE and WA Board of Nursing).
• Advise and mentor nursing students in academic and professional development.

Skills

Teaching nursing

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Christian integration

Education

MSN degree

Job description

Whitworth University's School of Health Sciences invites applications for two full-time, nine-month nursing faculty positions at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor. Whitworth seeks to build a complementary faculty team, with a preference for one appointment bringing substantial experience in nursing education and a second appointment open to candidates at any rank. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to help launch and shape Whitworth's new prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, welcoming its inaugural cohort in fall 2027.

Faculty will teach general nursing and medical-surgical nursing content across classroom, skills and simulation laboratory, and clinical settings; mentor students in developing clinical judgment and professional nursing identity; and contribute to an innovative nursing program grounded in Whitworth's Christian mission of educating the mind and heart.

As foundational members of a developing program, faculty will collaborate with program leadership to develop curriculum, strengthen clinical partnerships, integrate simulation-based learning, and establish a culture of teaching excellence. We seek collaborative, creative educators who are passionate about preparing future nurses and contributing to a Christian academic community where faith, learning, and professional practice intersect.

Academic rank will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and Whitworth University's faculty appointment standards. Candidates at all three ranks are encouraged to apply.

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses across didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical components of the prelicensure BSN curriculum, with medical-surgical nursing experience
• Design and deliver course content, learning activities, and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to competency-based nursing education, including competency-based assessment and progression
• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical and simulation settings, providing timely, constructive feedback on clinical judgment and skill development
• Collaborate with program faculty and the Program Director on curriculum development, course sequencing, and continuous quality improvement
• Participate in program assessment activities and accreditation-related documentation (CCNE and Washington State Board of Nursing)
• Advise and mentor nursing students in academic and professional development
• Maintain current knowledge of medical-surgical nursing practice and evidence-based nursing education pedagogy
• Participate in program, school, and university committees and governance as assigned
• Support and contribute to Whitworth's mission and its integration of Christian faith and learning
• Engage in ongoing professional development consistent with university and program expectations

Required Qualifications: All Ranks

Candidates must meet the following qualifications regardless of academic rank:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in Washington state.
• Experience teaching nursing students in classroom, clinical, or laboratory settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and clinical partners.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and its integration with teaching and scholarship.
• Alignment with Whitworth University's mission as a Christian liberal arts institution.

Additional Qualifications for Appointment by Rank

Instructor

• Meets all required qualifications listed above.
• Master's degree in nursing.

Assistant Professor

• Meets all required qualifications listed above.
• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to the discipline).
• Clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.

Associate Professor

• Meets all required qualifications listed above.
• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to the discipline).

• At least six years of full-time teaching experience at the Assistant Professor rank at an accredited four-year university, or current appointment at the Associate Professor rank, subject to Whitworth University's faculty appointment standards.

• Clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.

Preferred

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to nursing education).
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or eligibility to pursue certification.
• Experience teaching in a prelicensure or entry-level nursing program.
• Experience integrating simulation-based learning into nursing education.
• Experience developing or improving nursing curriculum, including competency-based instruction and assessment.
• Experience contributing to nursing program accreditation, assessment, or continuous quality improvement processes.

Salary Information

Instructor | $64,417 - $75,785

Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of instructor.

Assistant Professor | $75,656 - $84,557

Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of assistant professor.

Associate Professor | $83,222 - $93,012

Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of associate professor.

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university’s mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.

A background check, sexual misconduct check, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.