Nursing Assistant Adjunct Faculty

Description

Nursing Assistant Adjunct Faculty

Salary: $5,000 - $6,000 per 5-credit class

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Reports to: Nursing Assistant Program Director

The base salary for Nursing Assistant Adjunct Faculty will include an additional nurse educator salary enhancement to meet industry standards according to the current Association of Higher Education Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding.

Olympic College is continuously recruiting part-time Nursing Assistant Faculty members to join the faculty and staff team in the Healthcare Division. The Nursing Assistant Faculty is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, curriculum development, and academic leadership within the Nursing Assistant Program. This position involves teaching didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses, contributing to program assessment and accreditation (Washington Board of Nursing) efforts, and engaging in department, division, and college activities to support student success and professional growth.

Essential Functions

• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping;
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities.
• Prepare and teach didactic, lab, and clinical nursing assistant content across the lifespan, reflective of the philosophy and conceptual framework of the nursing programs;
• Prepare all classroom materials based on the approved course outlines, syllabi, and adult learning theory;
• Utilize learning management systems and technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes diversity, equity, and student success;
• Supervise students in clinical settings, ensuring the application of theoretical knowledge to nursing procedures;
• Conduct student assessments using a variety of instructional methodologies and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes;
• Document students’ progress; determine, in collaboration with the student, a plan for achieving success;
• Perform the duties of approved Registered Nurse Evaluator for the WA State Skills Exam;
• Attend faculty, department, and division meetings and serve on college committees;
• Participate in course evaluation, identifying strengths and areas for development;
• Collaborate promptly with the Associate Dean regarding student and/or course issues;
• Keep current in program policy, guidelines, and procedure changes;
• Collaborate with healthcare partners, clinical affiliates, and faculty to maintain and expand clinical education opportunities;
• Engage in punctual communication with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, and administrators;
• Maintain expertise in the field by engaging in ongoing professional development and scholarly activities;
• Contribute to the annual assessment of student learning and program outcomes;
• Collaborate with colleagues and the Associate Dean in the maintenance of program approval status for the Washington Board of Nursing (WABON) and current standards of nursing education; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited College or University;
• Current, unencumbered, RN license in WA state or ability to obtain WA RN licensure before employment;
• Meet minimum work experience of one year of verifiable paid or unpaid work experience as a licensed nurse within the past three years in caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification;
• Experience with supervision of nursing assistants;
• Ability to connect and build relationships with students and colleagues from various ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities;
• Computer competency to include Microsoft Office Suites applications;
• The physical endurance and ability to work in a clinical setting with students for 8-12 hours; and
• The physical endurance and strength sufficient to assist students with providing nursing assistant care.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a Master's degree in nursing from an accredited College or University;
• Prior experience teaching the WABON nursing assistant common curriculum in accordance with the requirements of WAC 246-841A-440.
• Successfully completed coursework to teach the specialty class units (mental health, dementia, and developmental disabilities) as required by WAC 246-841A-430 (6)(g)(ii);
• Prior classroom and clinical teaching experience in a community college setting;
• Quality Matters Online Teaching Certification or equivalency; and
• Experience with curriculum development and Canvas LMS.
  
  

Additional Information

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.

Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire,Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows.

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, 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 applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
  
  

How To Apply

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
  
  

EEO Statement

Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. Accommodation inquiries can be sent to: HRticket@olympic.edu. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

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01

Do you possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited College or University?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Are you a current, unencumbered RN licensed in WA state, or do you have the ability to obtain WA RN licensure before employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have at least one year of verifiable paid or unpaid work experience within the past three years as a licensed nurse caring for the elderly or chronically ill individuals of any age?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you currently have an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have experience in supervising nursing assistants?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Are you able to connect and build positive relationships with students and colleagues from diverse ethnicities, age groups, backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Are you proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Are you able to work alongside students in a clinical setting for shifts of 8–12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Are you able to assist students in providing hands-on nursing assistant care, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question