Date of First Consideration: 04/05/2023

$51,482 – $77,156 / academic year (172 day contract)
**Position is eligible for a Nursing Educator Stipend of 26% in addition to salary

Shoreline Community College sits on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, in particular the Duwamish Tribe. Founded in 1964, Shoreline Community College offers more than 100 rigorous academic and professional/technical degrees and certificates to meet the lifelong learning needs of its diverse students and communities. Dedicated faculty and staff are committed to the educational success of its nearly 10,000 students annually, who hail from across the United States and over 64 countries. Located 10 miles north of downtown Seattle, Shoreline’s campus is one of the most strikingly beautiful college campuses in Washington state.

Shoreline Community College recognizes that diversity and equity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to social and educational justice, inclusive campus climate and culture where all community members feel safe, experience a sense of belonging, and their overall well-being is supported through authentic and engaged relationships.

The Nursing program trains both part-time and full-time students to become Registered Nurses. The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Reporting directly to the Dean of Health Occupations & Nursing, faculty collaborate with associate faculty and staff to advise students, assist with assessment of current instructional methods, develop programs and curricula, and participate in Shoreline governance, department, division and campus-related professional activities.

This position will focus on nursing for foundations and medical surgical nursing.  Typical duties include providing instruction, including theory, clinical, and skills labs; and developing curriculum and assessing program outcomes. NOTE: This Nursing Educator position is eligible to receive a 26% annual stipend in addition to the annual salary amount determined by salary placement and contingent upon continued allocation of Nursing Educator state funding.

Faculty at Shoreline will have an array of students from differing programs in their classroom, including professional technical and university transfers. Shoreline seeks a candidate that can identify and mitigate the barriers to success that many students face and be passionate about creating an equitable learning environment that supports success for all students. As such, candidate response to the supplemental questions below will be the first criteria of consideration.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Masters’ degree in Nursing or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching in a higher education environment
• Professional active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Washington State OR ability to obtain license prior to beginning teaching responsibilities
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers OR ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
• Expertise or clinical practice in area of nursing foundations and/or medical surgical nursing
• Experience in inpatient medical surgical nursing (for medical surgical nursing position ONLY).
• Experience teaching in online and hybrid modalities in higher education

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Learning management systems and other appropriate instructional technologies
• Microsoft Office programs, learning management systems and other appropriate instructional technologies
• Current evidence-based practice knowledge for general and medical surgical nursing.

 SKILL IN:

• Effective simulation and clinical teaching methods
• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
• Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of nursing
• Experience with or willingness to gain experience with teaching and developing coursework online
• Contributing to equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and competence
• Effective oral/written communication with individuals at all levels inside and outside the College
• Adapting to a variety of teaching situations with students from diverse backgrounds/abilities
• Developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently
• Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Conditions of EmploymentPHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The College is currently in mixed (both in-person and online) operations, with the option for some assignments to completed in a fully online environment based on program or area needs. For remote (online) instruction, faculty will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. For on-campus in-person instruction, work is usually performed in a classroom/office space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Faculty typically use computers and media equipment in the work environment.

 TERM OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY: 

This is a full-time, tenure track position, with a 172-day annual contract beginning September 21, 2023. Salary placement determined by the number of qualifying years of teaching/work experience combined with educational preparation. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President. NOTE: This Nursing Educator position is eligible to receive a 26% annual stipend in addition to the annual salary amount determined by salary placement and contingent upon continued allocation of Nursing Educator state funding.

OTHER CONDITIONS: 

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu.

•  This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.
• In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon offer of employment.
• This position is overtime-exempt.

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

Required MaterialsTo be considered for this position, please submit the following:

•  NEOGOV online application/profile/supplemental question
• Letter of interest addressing qualifications
• Current resume
• Unofficial Transcripts documenting highest degree (official required upon hire)

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.

Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.

*Community Standard Statement

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly …”

 — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.