Apply online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lowercolumbia/jobs/4754079/nursing-faculty-tenure-track?visitor=fee43cf6-8ad1-4cf3-bc57-c579dca8d405&session=ec0d4f6d-1116-4f85-99aa-e1445e6a75e4{rel="nofollow"} At a Glance! Lower Columbia College (LCC) is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable candidate to fill the role of nursing faculty primarily for our Associate Degree program.* *Flexibility in the face of rapidly changing circumstances and openness to dialogue about professional growth and continuous improvement are important traits for nurse educators on our team. Nursing faculty have the opportunity to be a part of our highly successful Nursing Programs and provide nursing instruction in the classroom, skills lab, simulation lab and clinical settings. Classroom instruction may include in person, online, and hybrid modalities.

  The Nursing Programs faculty consists of a mix of seasoned and novice nurse educators with varied professional backgrounds. Members of our team are invested in excellence in nursing education, and the academic and professional success of our students and graduates, the communities that we serve, and the continuous growth and development of the LCC Nursing Program. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in nursing and prepares approximately 120 graduates each year for licensure as registered nurses as they begin their careers in nursing. LCC launched its post-licensure BSN program in 2024.  All Nursing faculty have opportunities to provide input about program practices and policies, participate in activities and behaviors that promote advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in both academic nursing and the nursing workforce, and pursue activities and behaviors that advance DEI in the campus community as well as the larger community.  The Faculty position is 173 contract days (fall, winter, spring) with an anticipated start of September 2025. The Nursing Faculty reports to the Dean of Instruction/Director of Nursing. Courses are delivered through multiple modalities including online, hybrid, and in-person. The base salary range is $75,160 to $97,409 relative to education and experience PLUS a retention stipend between currently equally to 20.666% of the base salary. Please note the salary amount within this posting and the stipend amounts are reflective of the 2024-25 salary amounts and does not include any legislatively funded COLA for the 2025-26 year. For applicants relocating to the LCC's service district, we are able to provide up to $5,000 in relocation funds in accordance with our travel policies.   Check us out on Facebook{rel="nofollow"} and Instagram{rel="nofollow"}!  *   *

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver expert and enthusiastic nursing instruction across diverse settings (classroom, practicum sites, simulation, and skills lab), ensuring content is accessible to a diverse student population with varied learning styles and experiences.

Foster an inclusive and effective learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and success.

Model professional nursing behaviors.

Promote student, staff, and patient safety.

Use instructional technologies and learning management systems effectively in face-to-face and online course delivery.

Assess, evaluate, and document student learning and achievem