Nursing, Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 14619)

Description

Position Summary  

The Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (HSEWI) division is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time tenure track faculty member for Fall 2025 in the Nursing department. The Nursing faculty will perform duties and functions under the general direction of the Provost and shall be responsible primarily to the Associate Dean of Nursing.

Are you an equity-minded teacher with a focus on fostering an anti-racist environment? Are you a collaborative educator dedicated to closing opportunity gaps? Do you have an interest in shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, social justice? Do you want to teach a diverse student body at an open-enrollment institution? Do you have lived experiences similar to the students we serve? If you answer yes to the questions above, we invite you to apply for a tenure track position as a nursing instructor. Two (2) positions will begin fall quarter, 2025,and will be a part of large cohort of faculty joining Bellevue Community.

The Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (HSEWI) is seeking candidates with a willingness for teaching in a diverse and trauma¿informed environment. If you want to be a contributing member of a great team, please apply.

The successful candidate must reside in Washington State by the start of the position and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in person. This includes teaching on the Bellevue College campus and participating in non-teaching duties such as committee service, advising, and professional development activities. While there may be opportunities to teach online or hybrid courses, faculty are expected to maintain a significant presence on campus to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the college community.
Furthermore, we seek candidates who embrace culturally responsive pedagogy, value diverse perspectives, and demonstrate an ability to create welcoming learning spaces that foster student success. Candidates with experience advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice in their teaching, scholarship, or service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $81,757.08/year - $114,664.94/year 

Annual salary is based on a 176-day contract with a minimum of $81,757.08; beginning salary will be determined by the assessment of the candidate's education and related experience. New hires start no higher than $87,663.74 unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty maintains office hours and participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

 

About The College  

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department  

The Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute (HSEWI) fosters successful completion of our diverse students' education goals, as well as advocates life-long wellness, learning, teaching, and service excellence. We provide a wide variety of accessible, rigorous, and engaging professional/technical courses, programs, and credentials that are responsive to individual, institutional, and community needs, prospects, and opportunities. Our Institute is comprised of sixteen unique programs which focus on providing excellent education and training for many professions in healthcare, education, and wellness.

Essential Functions  

Teaching duties include:

• Fostering a positive, caring, equitable learning environment where differences and pluralism are valued, and all students have opportunities to be successful learners.
• Teaching face-to-face and hybrid classes (combination of face-to-face and online) in the classroom, nursing lab, and clinical settings in the ADN and RN-BSN programs based upon program needs.
• Working closely with the nursing faculty team to align course delivery of learning strategies and materials.
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills in areas of assignment including simulation.

Non-teaching duties include:

• Mentoring adjunct faculty as assigned.
• Assessing student-learning outcomes.
• Participating in on-going curriculum development, revision, implementation and evaluation at the standards set by accreditors and state board of nursing.
• Providing culturally responsive advising, such as navigating obstacles that underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations may experience in college (e.g. students with disabilities, students of color, first generation college students, LBGTQIA+ students, Veterans, English language learners, etc.).
• Participating in the life and culture of the department, division, and college, including the college-wide effort to dismantle barriers that can impact underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations.
• Engaging in self-reflection and self-evaluation.
• Building collaborative relationships between Bellevue College (BC) and health care communities.
• All other responsibilities as defined in WAC 246-840-523.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Master's degree in Nursing or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Current Washington State RN license, compact license, or be eligible for licensure before starting the Spring quarter (April 8th, 2025).
• An advocate for pluralism with a teaching philosophy appropriate for a diverse (multicultural, multi-ability, etc.) classroom.
• Effective communication skills (to students and colleagues) in both written and oral form.
• Background/prior experience that shows understanding of concepts related to student-centered teaching and learning theory, curriculum development, and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Experience and/or education for developing nursing program curriculum.
• Knowledge/ experience utilizing simulation of all fidelities.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Certification in clinical specialty.
• Ability to teach in multiple specialty areas of nursing care (ex. Pediatric care, Behavioral health, Maternal health, Medical / Surgical, etc.).
• Experience in integrating diversity, pluralism, and inclusion into teaching and learning, or equivalent transferable skills to do so.
• Knowledge/experience working with a variety of teaching modalities and delivery methods, including simulation, flipped classes, online, and hybrid courses.
• History of life-long learning and professional development in nursing practice, quality care, and current health care issues.
• Experience in addressing disproportionate impact and equity issues within an institution.
• Active involvement in community and professional organizations.
• Basic computer literacy skills and knowledge of learning management systems.

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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 employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is eligible for relocation allowance.
• Sponsorship for employment-based visa may be an option for full-time tenure-track faculty position only and depending upon applicants qualification.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 2/24/2025 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. This position will begin Fall Quarter, 2025.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Attach a statement of your Teaching Philosophy (max 2 pages)
• Attach a Diversity Statement  (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College. Please note that your Diversity Statement must be a separate response from your Teaching Philosophy
• Attach a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment)
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

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