Nursing Program Instructor- Tenure/Track- seeking to fill 3 open positions. Work schedule is day, evenings and weekends.

Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is seeking 3 highly-skilled and innovative Nursing instructor to build a supportive environment for adult learners as they train for a career in Nursing. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with the program’s diverse student body. This individual will help support the colleges work to cultivate an inclusive culture and campus climate by valuing diversity, sustaining an environment of belonging, and promoting equitable opportunities for all. The successful candidate will work to eliminate equity gaps and help students succeed in their chosen career path and in what is an increasingly diverse work environment.

Well qualified applicants should be enthusiastic about continuously working to keep curriculum relevant, researching and implementing curricular and program changes to best prepare students for the dynamic careers that await them. The Nursing instructor is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating nursing curriculum for classroom, lab and/or clinical/simulation instruction for current and future nursing programs. Programs in the School of Nursing currently include Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant, and a new LPN-RN Transition program that will be offered in the evenings and weekends beginning in Fall 2023. These programs are designed to prepare students for entry level positions in health care. The candidate must demonstrate adequate knowledge of and proficiency in program content areas, technology and industry standards. The candidate must work as a member of the team to help maintain program accreditation standards, have the ability to teach at the professional and technical college level and must work well with a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with fellow faculty, administration and staff and carry out functions related to the position as described below. The candidate will work collaboratively with advising and other student services to best support student success. Additionally, the successful candidate will work collaboratively as an active participant in our shared governance processes.

Duty: Develop, implement and evaluate nursing curriculum for classroom, lab and/or clinical instruction.

Tasks include:

• Develop, revise and implement course curriculum including selecting, guiding, and evaluating student learning activities.
• Provide student instruction utilizing a variety of teaching techniques to prepare students for licensure and employment.
• Create learning opportunities and instructional strategies for the courses taught with an EDI lens.
• Develop criteria for the selection and evaluation of clinical and practice experience in clinical practice setting addressing the safety and needs for students to achieve the program outcomes and course objectives.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of competence and mutual respect with students.
• Model nursing processes and employability skills.
• Maintain accurate student and other records.
• Maintain a safe environment through instruction, policy and continuous evaluation of the learning environment.
• Maintain current licenses an

Duty: Evaluate and assess student learning, course and program outcomes

Tasks include:

• Develop and/or implement competency assessments, which are applicable to the course and program outcomes.
• Establish clearly defined instructional and performance objectives in course syllabi.
• Assess and provide student learning feedback.
• Submit student grades in a timely manner.
• Participate in evaluation of the program and program outcomes.
• Participate as a member of the team by maintaining the systematic plan of evaluation and other items needed to maintain accreditation.

Duty: Participate in curriculum planning, evaluation and college activities

Tasks include:

• Participate as an active member of the nursing team and evaluation committee to create, implement and modify curriculum as required to meet learning outcomes.
• Promote the Nursing programs and Clover Park Technical College.
• Participate in community, program and college events including CPTC graduation ceremony.
• Serve as an active member on college committees and/or workgroups.
• Attend staff meetings, division meetings, and program-related meetings.
• Participate in shared governance

Duty: Perform support functions for the Nursing Program and the College.

Tasks include:

• Assist students enrolled in the nursing program by supporting, advising and/or referring student as appropriate.
• Provide scheduled office hours for student advising.
• Assist with student recruitment and retention.
• Provide and maintain program information and communication with the college community.
• Attend and conduct program information sessions
• Outreach/Coordination with community partners & professional/technical advising boards
• Participate in tenure track activities and post-tenure reviews
• Participate in the maintenance and improvement of accreditation and accreditation processes for the School of Nursing and the governing institution.

To meet the minimal educational requirement, a successful applicant must meet one of the three education requirements below.

• 
  Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation and be enrolled in a graduate degree program in a health or education related field.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program and have a plan to enroll in a graduate degree program in a health or education related field from an accredited college or university within two years of hire.

• Current, active, unencumbered Washington State Registered Nurse License.
• Proficient in computer skills including Windows, MS office and other technology

Application Instructions

• Complete application
• Upload a cover letter describing your skills and experience
• Complete Supplemental Questions
• All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks which include criminal history. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.

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Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA. Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting About CPTC.

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