SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE
invites applications for the position of:
Nursing Instructor, Tenure-Track
Faculty
SALARY:
See Position
Description
OPENING DATE:
03/19/15
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY:
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified teacher-scholars for a full-time tenure track position
in Nursing at our Whidbey Island campus. Position starts fall quarter (September 2015).
SVC is known for robust learning communities and a strong commitment to student success. We are
looking for faculty who have obtained mastery and demonstrated leadership in Nursing, who show
exceptional classroom skills, whose enthusiasm for the subject matter engages students, and who
challenge students through innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. We seek faculty whose
scholarly activities or work experience complement and inform their teaching. Faculty at SVC respect
and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that
promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable
access and educational achievement for all students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide high-quality classroom instruction in Nursing;
Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching;
Use inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students
inside and outside of the classroom;
Create a positive learning environment for diverse students, faculty and staff;
Collaborate with faculty from other fields to develop and to provide integrative learning
experiences;
Conduct ongoing development, assessment, and revision of curriculum that is responsive to
local industry needs, reflects innovative pedagogy, and incorporates advances in the field of
Nursing;
Clinical supervision in an acute care setting;
Provide instruction in the skills laboratory;
Advise students and serve as a resource for faculty colleagues and staff;
Demonstrate multicultural understanding and foster equity;
Develop quality programs through active engagement with industry and participation in
strategic planning, in assessment of program outcomes, and in taking action to address gaps
or opportunities;
Participate in division/department meetings and other college activities, such as college
governance;
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Assist in marketing the program and participate in student recruitment activities;
Actively participate in and develop effective working relationships with the program advisory
committee;
Work with program advisory committee members and local employers to facilitate co-op
placements and job opportunities for students enrolled in the program.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of Nursing;
Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with current theories, research, and practice in
Nursing;
Develop innovative programming, curricula, and pedagogy that incorporate program and
general education learning outcomes;
Engage students through innovative instructional approaches such as learning communities,
service learning projects, and contextualized learning;
Practice and adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a
diverse student population, including underprepared students;
Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, such as interdisciplinary learning communities, online
and hybrid modalities;
Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an
equitable work and learning environment;
Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of
various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and
collaboration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s Degree in Nursing (must have proof of degree by start of contract);
Unencumbered Washington RN License;
A record of effective, high-quality teaching and scholarship;
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teaching and learning;
Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of
diverse students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English;
Doctorate in Nursing.
SALARY, BENEFITS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule. Employee placement on the schedule is
determined by education level and experience. Initial placement is generally $50,356 for a standard
172-day contract. Benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
If hired, you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) an immigrant
whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country. Completion of academic degree(s) will be
verified through receipt of official transcripts.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
2. Submit a complete application packet to the online hiring system at www.skagit.edu that includes
the following:
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The online application form;
A current resume; (Resume)
A letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications of the position and
includes your campus preference; (Cover Letter)
The names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references;
(References)
Transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate coursework and degrees (unofficial
transcripts may be submitted, official transcripts will be required upon employment);
(Transcripts)
A typed, narrative response to the following question: (Other)
Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to
promoting the success of diverse students or employees. (Maximum of two pages.)
In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the online application in full and attach
the required supplemental documents listed above. Failure to provide this information will
eliminate you from consideration for this position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Priority screening will begin after May 26, 2015. Applications received on or before this date will
receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the
position is filled.
Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to
make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. The College reserves the
right to hire one or more candidates.
AFTER YOU APPLY
Notifications regarding the status of the recruitment process can be found on the Application Status
tab of your online application account. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and employment. Applicants with
disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process should call (360) 416-7954. A
telecommunication device for the hearing impaired is available at (360) 416-7718. All documents submitted as
part of the application package become the property of the College and will not be returned.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.skagit.edu
Position #14-089
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
[email protected]
Nursing Instructor, Tenure-Track Faculty Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Do you have currently, or will you have a Master's degree in
Nursing by September 1, 2015?
Yes
No
* 2. Do you have an unencumbered Washington RN License?
Yes
No
* 3. Do you have teaching experience?
Yes
No
* 4. I acknowledge that I have read the application procedure found
on the job announcement and understand that my application
must include the following documents as attachments to be
considered: 1) Resume; 2) Letter of interest; 3) Three
professional references; 4) Transcripts; 5) Typed narrative
response to the question: Describe ways in which you have
actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to
promoting the success of diverse students or employees.
Yes
* Required Question
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