Nursing Assistant Certification Instructor – Associate Faculty

The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College is accepting applications for associate faculty to teach for the Nursing Department for the2026/2027 academic year.The purpose of posting this position is to build a pool of qualified instructors interested in teaching Nursing Program classes. 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 quarter-by-quarter 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 Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver BC SVC is never far from world-class 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 student-centered 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.

Guiding Principles:Respect Integrity Open and Honest Communication Collaboration and Compassion.

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 high-quality 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 equity-minded 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.

Nursing instruction responsibilities

• Use inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students inside and outside of the classroom;
• Provide high-quality classroom instruction for courses in the NAC Program;
• Deliver culturally appropriate curriculum that reflects diversity of student experience;
• Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in Nursing in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals;
• Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning;
• Evaluate student learning in applicable settings such as lab clinical and didactic;
• 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;

• Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Demonstrate multicultural understanding and foster equity;
• Advise students and serve as a resource for faculty colleagues and staff.

• Create authentic assessments of students knowledge skills and abilities in Nursing that measure course program and college-wide outcomes;
• Work with program advisory committee members and local employers to facilitate co-op placements and job opportunities for students enrolled in the program;
• Assist in marketing the program and participate in student recruitment activities.

• Assure provision of safe quality nursing care by students per established standards of care and agency policies and procedures;
• Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching;
• Collaborate with faculty from other fields to develop and to provide integrative learning experiences.

• Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of Nursing;
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students;
• 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 students--regardless of background--that 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 socio-economic backgrounds;
• Act according to principles of integrity respect open and honest communication collaboration and compassion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Washington State or eligible for licensure in Washington State;
• One (1) year of experience during the previous three (3) years caring for the elderly and/or chronically ill of any age OR completion of or ability to complete by the time of hire a course in Adult Instruction.

• Bachelors degree with a major in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing with graduate degree work in a related field from an accredited college or university;
• Experience as a mentor preceptor clinical instructor Associate Faculty or other responsible role with pre-certification nursing assistants pre-licensure nursing students and/or new graduate nurses;
• Experience working within NAC training programs;
• Teaching experience in a college environment;
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary rate for part-time faculty is in accordance with the negotiated agreement and may be subject to change based on legislative 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. Part-time faculty pay is computed by multiplying the faculty compensation unit rate by the number of faculty compensation units.

The current FCU rate for 2025-26 at Step A is $1084.00 (includes I-732 COLA of 3.0% for 2025-26)plus an additional $350 per FCU.
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 $1084.00 $7588.00
• Salary Enhancement for Nursing courses is $350 per FCU
  • 7 FCUs x $350.00 $2450.00
• Total compensation $7588.00 $2450.00 $10038.00

• 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 post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence 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 drug-free 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.
• Per Proclamation 21-14 employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than date of hire. As a condition of employment the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

1. Meet the minimum qualifications and
2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at that 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 resume; (Attachment: Resume)
• A cover letter/letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications for the position. (Attachment: Cover Letter)