Associate Faculty (Pt) - Nursing Instructor

Big Bend Community College invites applications for Associate (part-time) Faculty positions in our Nursing Program.  This position is responsible to prepare and teach courses in a variety of healthcare areas and situations through lecture, lab and clinical instruction to prepare Level I and Level II students for an Applied Science Degree in Nursing.

This position reports to the Director of Health Education and works closely with the Allied Health Division Chair as well as other faculty and staff.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement.  We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:   To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.  

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare and teach on-campus and off-campus lecture, lab and/or clinical instruction in nursing, especially in medical/surgical areas.  Teaching assignments are determined by college and program needs and/or the individual's background and experience and may include day, evening/night, online or occasional weekend classes and/or availability.

• Conduct effective instruction in all assigned areas with emphasis on medical-surgical nursing.

• Maintain current course syllabi and course outlines.

• Teach in areas and at times that support the college's needs.

• Coordinate nursing theory and nursing skills lab curriculum with lab skills instructors.

• Inspire excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of nursing.

• Be responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of students, maintaining office hours, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of subject areas.

• Keep abreast of current professional trends.

• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Maintain current student records and evaluations.

• Advise and counsel students about their progress.

• Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the college.

• Assume other duties as assigned by the Director or Health Education Programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At the time of application, the candidate must possess the following:

• Minimum of a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

• Candidates possessing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and currently enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university MSN program or a graduate program in a health or education-related field with completion expected by June 2020 may be considered.

• Must have a current unencumbered professional license as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.

• Evidence of current clinical skills in nursing, particularly in geriatrics and medical-surgical areas.

• Meet Washington Vocational Certification Standards.

• Experience working with individuals from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior teaching experience in a higher education setting.

• Strong computer skills especially in accessing and utilizing computerized resources including computer applications for instructional purposes such as Internet resources, PowerPoint, Word, Canvas and Outlook.

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

This position is open until filled.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• BBCC Online application.

• Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*

• Comprehensive resume or CV.*

• Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*  

• Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees.  Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE:  You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions.  Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process.  These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment.  Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

TEACHING DEMO:

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to give a short (approximately 15 minutes) teaching demonstration.

COMPENSATION:

Associate/Part-Time Faculty receive quarterly contracts.  Payment is based on $977.24/per lecture credit and may also include a combination of $1,589.30/per lab credit/Nursing Clinical and/or $1,1224.96/per Nursing Campus Lab.    

Associate/Part-Time Faculty earn sick leave on a pro-rata basis on in-class hours based upon their percent of full-time for all part-time faculty contracts with each academic quarter (fall through spring).

The college provides insurance and retirement benefits in accordance with the applicable statues and regulations governing Washington State employee benefits, funded through the state and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the College.  The Human Resources Office shall communicate benefit eligibility to all Associate/Part-Time faculty.

Retirement savings programs such as tax sheltered annuities, deferred compensation, and other savings programs are available for eligible employees who apply.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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 applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.  

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 applicant's suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa.   In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA  98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus.  Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.  The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website.  Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community.  Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website.  If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.