Nursing - Associate Faculty Pool
Nursing - Associate Faculty Pool
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The Opportunity:Skagit Valley College is accepting applications for associate faculty to teach for the NursingDepartment. The purpose of posting this position is to build a pool of qualified instructors interested in teaching in theNursing Department. This Associate Faculty position will instruct students seeking their degree in Nursing.
Associate Faculty in the Nursing program at SVC prepares students for a lifelong career in nursing practice. SVCs Nursing program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Washington State Department of Health Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC). The Nursing programs at SVC are offered at two campus locations: Mount Vernon Campus and Whidbey Island Campus located in Oak Harbor.
Please note that this posting is reviewed and hired on a quarterbyquarter basis. Candidates will be directly contacted by the department as employment opportunities arise.
These positions are eligible for an additional nursing educator stipend beyond the initial salary placement.
The Location:Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Samish Indian Nation Nooksack Indian Tribe and SaukSuiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver BC SVC is never far from worldclass outdoor recreation urban arts scenes and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island and centers in Friday Harbor a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.
Mission:Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational personal and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.
Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is studentcentered teaching and learning. We are committed to:- Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
- Our Guiding Principles;
- Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
- The development of our employees;
- A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.
About SVC: Established in 1926 Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelors degrees as well as certificates in highquality academic transfer pathways workforce training basic education for adults and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTCs Vision statement; Leading with racial equity our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial social and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.
SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education inspire student learning and achievement and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access achievement and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms policies and practices to foster the success of all.SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial ethnic and linguistic demographics in the district particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equityminded leadership faculty and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.Skagit Valley College offers:- An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
- Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
- Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
- Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
- Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
- Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical supervision in an acute care setting;
- Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching;
- Deliver culturally appropriate curriculum that reflects diversity of student experience;
- Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
- Use inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students inside and outside of the classroom;
- Demonstrate multicultural understanding and foster equity;
- Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
- Collaborate with faculty from other fields to develop and to provide integrative learning experiences;
- Provide instruction in the skills laboratory;
- Assure provision of safe quality nursing care by students per established standards of care and agency policies and procedures;
- Advise students and serve as a resource for faculty colleagues and staff.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of Nursing;
- Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with current theories research and practice in Nursing;
- Practice and adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population including underprepared students;
- Impart a productive academic mindset that teaches all studentsregardless of backgroundthat they are capable of learning with practice and effort;
- Familiarity with active learning strategies inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
- Adapt to a variety of teaching situations including interdisciplinary learning communities online and hybrid modalities etc.;
- 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 socioeconomic backgrounds;
- Act according to principles of integrity respect open and honest communication and collaboration.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND three 3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care facility OR Masters degree (preferred);
- Have or ability to obtain by the time of hire an unencumbered Washington RN License or equivalent;
- A record of effective highquality teaching and scholarship;
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teaching and learning;
- Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students.
Desired Qualifications:- Masters Degree in Nursing ORenrolled in a Masters in Nursing program;
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English;
- Teaching experience in a college environment;
- Doctorate in Nursing.
Salary Benefits Conditions of Employment Application Procedure About SVC
Salary and Benefits:
The salary rate for parttime faculty is in accordance with the negotiated agreement and may be subject to change based on legislative mandates. In order to be eligible for benefits state regulations must be met.
Rate of Pay:
Faculty compensation units (FCU) are computed by total hours (lecture lab clinical) identified on the approved course outline for a given course divided by eleven. Parttime faculty pay is computed by multiplying the faculty compensation unit rate by the number of faculty compensation units. The current FCU rate for 202425 at Step A is $1052.00 (includes I732 COLA of 5.87 for 202425 plus an additional $350. per FCU stipend.This stipend is contingent upon the continuation of the HB2158 legislative funding and the amount dispersed to the college by the State Board.The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Example of Associate Faculty pay (this is for illustrative purposes only):- Course: BISC 220 33 lecture 44 lab
- 33 44 77
- 7/11 7 FCUs
- A Step A faculty member would be paid 7 x FCU rate $1052.00 $7364.00
Conditions of Employment:- 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Additionally 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 applicants current or past employer. By law postsecondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or nonexistence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
- In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drugfree workplace for our employees and students.
- If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
- Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
To be considered for this position applicants must:- Meet the minimum qualifications and
- Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at includes the following:
- The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three 3 professional references;
- A current curriculum vitae; (Attachment: curriculum vitae;
- A cover letter/letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications for the position. (Attachment: Cover Letter).
Application Deadline:Application materials will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications will be kept on file to be considered for openings that may occur in the future. It is recommended that you resubmit your application for each academic year to remain in the current applicant pool. The College reserves the right to hire one or more candidates.
Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation you may contact Human Resources atMonday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message atby the application closing date. Information on SVCsReasonable Accommodation policy can be found atOPPM 3040.
For questions regarding the online application system you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support atfrom 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Safari Microsoft Edge and later versions of Internet Explorer.
SVC Annual Security Report:The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies procedures and statistics on certain crimes including hate crimes domestic violence dating violence stalking and sexual . We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by callingor by accessing the Report at: Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.
Skagit Valley College provides a drugfree environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation and/or gender identity pregnancy genetic information age marital status disability honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies contact Carolyn Tucker Vice President of Human Resources/EEO 360.416.7794 or. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance contact Title IX Coordinator Sandy Jordan 360.416.7923 or. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way Mount Vernon WA 98273.
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