Nursing Faculty - Full Time Tenure Track

Wenatchee Valley College

Salary: $72,073.00 - $84,774.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2026-00013

Location: Omak, WA

Department: Nursing

Closing: Continuous

Job Summary


This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position based on the Omak campus.

Essential Functions


Teaching and Clinical Supervision

• Teaching nursing theory courses, covering nursing practice and patient care.
• Supervising students in the skills practice lab, ensuring they develop the necessary clinical skills.
• Supervising students in clinical experiences in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities and community agencies.

Program Development and Evaluation

• Contributing to the development and implementation of the nursing program curriculum.
• Participating in the development and implementation of nursing program education policies.
• Assessing student learning outcomes and evaluating the effectiveness of the nursing program.

Administrative & Advising:

• Holding scheduled office hours and advising students on degree and career paths.

• Participating in department, division, college and task group meetings.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree in nursing from an accredited program OR a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND a master's degree in a health or education related field from an accredited college or university (per WAC 246-840-526).
• A current, unencumbered RN license in Washington state.
• Evidence of current clinical skills in medical-surgical nursing.
• Documented successful teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting.
• Experience with online and hybrid teaching modalities.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Proficiency with computer applications for instruction and clinical documentation.
• Ability to create digital content in accessible formats.
• Experience working in multilingual and multicultural environments.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

General Qualifications:

Wenatchee Valley College seeks faculty who will help move the college into the future. We see our role as assisting students to achieve their individual goals and to serve the community and its needs for an educated workforce. We expect all faculty to strive for excellence both in the classroom and in their broader role as cooperative members of the college. Beyond the stated minimum and preferred qualifications, the following abilities are important to fulfilling our mission and goals:

• Mastery of discipline, demonstrated through earned degrees, continued professional education, employment in the field and other relevant education and experience.
• Teaching skills, demonstrated through prior teaching assignments, graduate teaching assignments, professional training and other relevant experience.
• Knowledge, understanding and support of the mission and purpose of a comprehensive community college.
• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamically changing arena of American post-secondary education, including the ability to perceive opportunity and assist the college in moving in new directions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technology literacy and the willingness to make effective use of technological resources in support of the classroom.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, colleagues, staff and a district community who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, and educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with nursing education and practice WACs 246-800-500 through 246-800-830.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills.
• Demonstrate current evidence-based nursing practice.
• Demonstrate effectiveness as a nursing educator.
• Have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on an as needed basis.
• Ability to work with computers and technology to deliver or support instruction.
• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and perform tasks in a timely manner.
• Possess the characteristics of a team player and a desire to learn.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Will exemplify excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, clinical partners and student body.
• Demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize many different tasks.
• Acts with minimal direct supervision. Required to be a self-starter and extremely dependable.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion: Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities.

Additional Information


Terms of Employment:

This is full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The salary for the position is determined by placement on the Wenatchee Valley College full-time faculty schedule (currently $72,073 to $84,774*) for a 9-month, 175-day contract), plus additional nurse educator stipends currently available. Class assignments may include day, evening and distance courses. This position is scheduled to begin fall quarter (September 2026).

*does not include an expected general wage increase for 26-27.

Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance' life and long- term disability insurance plans; sick leave and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.wvc.edu/humanresources/benefits.html.

Conditions of Employment:

• An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. Wenatchee Valley College only employs U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show proof of identity, and eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• All offers of employment are subject to background checks. 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.
• Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.
• A valid Washington state driver's license may be required.

Bargaining Unit:

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Association for Higher Education. Faculty workload, compensation and job expectations are defined by a contract negotiated between the faculty union and the WVC Board of Trustees.

Application and Selection Procedure:

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
• Upload a cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. (five pages max)
• Upload a resume. (five pages max)
• Upload copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
• Complete supplemental questions.
• Upload answers to the following Faculty Supplemental Questions (limit each answer to no more than one page):
  1. Describe your curriculum and teaching style, and how do you see them contributing to student learning and success and the college's commitment to equity and inclusion.
  2. Describe the ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.
  3. What, in your estimation, are the most important roles community colleges play in post-secondary education or in the community?
  4. Please share how you see your role as faculty member in a community college. What goals would you have-for yourself and for your students-in your work at Wenatchee Valley College?

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send student evaluations, reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.

Preliminary screening of complete applications will begin April 16, 2026, and continue until the position is closed.

As a part of the interview, the applicant will be required to demonstrate for the screening committee a 15-minute teaching session.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.

Equity Statement:

Research suggests that women, gender diverse, BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, (509) 682-6445, title9@wvc.edu.
• To request disability accommodations: Student Access Director, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: Dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified at any time.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wvc/jobs/5286792/nursing-faculty-full-time-tenure-track




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