Nursing Tenure-Track Faculty (Medical-Surgical Focus)

SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Shoreline, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$69,584–$79,163 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, American Association Critical Care Nurse (AACN), Annuities, Best Practices, Biology, CPR Certification, Canvas, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Nursing, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Compensation and Benefits, Credit Union, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Diversity, Educational Technology, Employee Assistance Plan, Faculty Administration, Flexible Spending Accounts, Funding, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Learning Management System (LMS), Managed Care, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Modality, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Performance Analysis, Program Evaluation, Regulations, Retirement Plan, Social Sciences, Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Trend Analysis, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Shoreline, WA
POSTED
2 days ago

Nursing Tenure-Track Faculty (Medical-Surgical Focus)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Shoreline College, WA

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

TT-Nurse26

Department

Nursing Program

Opening Date

07/21/2026

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Position Summary

Date of First Consideration: 8/11/2026

Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.

172- day Academic Year Salary Base Range: $69,584 to $79,163*, dependent upon education/experience

  • This position qualifies for an additional 26% of base salary for the academic year through the Nursing Educators Supplemental Salary program which would bring the salary range to $87,676 -$99,745.

Additional pay available for summer quarter and additional assignments.

Welcome! Learn more About Shoreline AND Video Tour Our Campus!

The Nursing Program at Shoreline College is dedicated to student growth, academic success, and preparing individuals to become professional nurses who will employ compassion, utilize evidence, and demonstrate humility in pursuit of health equity and social justice to meet the healthcare needs of our diverse community. Our Program strives to be a model of inclusive excellence in teaching and learning utilizing a student-centered approach for a diverse student population.

We believe nursing is a dynamic profession that requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and skills based on both biological and social sciences, and the humanities. We value diversity and believe student learning outcomes are best facilitated by utilizing evidence-based practices in teaching and learning in an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered environment. The ANA Code of Ethics, AACN Essentials, QSEN Competencies, and Washington State Nurse Practice Act inform our curriculum.

The base salary indicated above has an additional 26% Nursing Educator Stipend pay adjustment to meet industry standards bringing the salary range to $87,676 -$99,745. This pay adjustment is based on continuous funding. This position is primarily medical-surgical focused and the individual in this position contributes to Shoreline College's mission by supporting diverse students in achieving their educational goals. Shoreline seeks a candidate who can identify and mitigate the barriers to success that many students face and is passionate about creating an equitable learning environment that supports success for all students.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Instruction

  • Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved curriculum and course outlines.

  • Develop and maintain engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning environments.

  • Assess student learning outcomes and provide timely, constructive feedback.

  • Curriculum & Academic Development

  • Participate in curriculum review, development, and program assessment.

  • Integrate current industry/discipline trends, technology, and pedagogical best practices.

  • Student Support

  • Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress and career pathways.

  • Maintain regular office hours and respond promptly to student inquiries.

  • Professional Engagement

  • Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and college-wide initiatives.

  • Complete 75 service hours per quarter as part of other academic responsibilities which includes advising.

  • Engage in required institutional trainings and ongoing professional development to maintain subject matter expertise.

  • Community & Institutional Service

  • Support outreach, recruitment, and community engagement activities.

  • Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative campus culture.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution
  • Professional active, unencumbered RN license in Washington State
  • Current CPR certification
  • Current immunizations
  • At least three (3) years of recent nursing clinical experience
  • Experience precepting nursing students

Knowledge of

  • Current applicable developments, research, and trends in the nursing
  • Complex health disturbances/medical-surgical nursing
  • Laws, regulations, and best practice in the field
  • Technology and equipment used in the field
  • Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook and Teams
  • Learning management systems and other appropriate instructional technology (ex. ctcLink, Canvas, Navigate 360, etc.)

Skill in

  • Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of Nursing
  • Fostering a climate of belonging through awareness and responsiveness
  • Communicating effectively and collaboratively and adapting communication as needed
  • Adapting to a variety of teaching situations with students from diverse backgrounds/abilities
  • Teaching and developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently
  • Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment

Work is performed in classroom, lab, and clinical environments that require standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Faculty typically use computers and media equipment in the work environment as well as industry specific tools and technology.

Faculty are expected to maintain regular, predictable office hours to support student learning and advising. Office hours must be clearly communicated to students and may include on-campus and/or virtual availability, as appropriate to the instructional modality. Office hour expectations follow established workload calculations based on assigned instructional credits.

Service and Other Academic Responsibilities

Service constitutes approximately 20% of the full-time faculty workload (approx. 75 hours per quarter). Service activities may include, but are not limited to, departmental and divisional meetings, committee and governance participation, completion of required trainings, assessment work, and other professional responsibilities. Service assignments are coordinated with the unit administrator and aligned with division and College needs.

Professional Development and Evaluation

Faculty are expected to engage in ongoing professional development, including required institutional trainings (such as compliance, equity, and instructional technology) and discipline-specific learning that supports instructional quality and student success.

Faculty performance is evaluated in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and established evaluation and Appointment Review Committee (ARC) criteria, as applicable to the appointment type.

Term Of Employment/Salary:

  • This is a full-time, tenure track position.
  • 172-day annual contract beginning September 17, 2026
  • Salary placement is determined by the number of qualifying years of teaching/work experience combined with related educational degrees.
  • As long as funding is available through the state, this position qualifies for an additional Nursing Educators Supplemental Salary stipend of 26% of the annual base salary
  • Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.

Required Materials

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

  • NEOGOV online application
  • Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position
  • Current resume
  • Unofficial transcript of highest related degree or licenses (official transcript and licenses due upon hire)

Note:

  • Once application materials have been submitted it cannot be modified
  • If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application

Other Conditions:

Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit: https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/non-discrimination.aspx.

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu.

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Shoreline College does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.

Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

  • See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
  • Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
  • Optional SRA Tax Annuities
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
  • Optional Credit Union participation
  • Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
  • Tuition Waiver
  • Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

  • Two options for standard managed-care plans
  • One value managed-care plan
  • Three preferred provider options
  • Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance

Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

  • Two managed-care dental plan
  • One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance

Life Insurance overview:

  • $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
  • Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance overview:

  • Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
  • Optional Coverage: 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

  • Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
  • Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
  • State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institutions definition of full time.

A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.

01

Do you have a minimum of a Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited institution?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have at least three years of recent nursing clinical experience?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a professional active, unencumbered RN license in Washington State?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Are you current with your CPR certification and required immunizations?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Describe your experience and/or background with two or more of the following (max. 500 words): • Teaching or mentoring students from historically underrepresented or underserved communities • Integrating materials or teaching practices that reflect a variety of cultural perspectives and experiences • Identifying and addressing barriers that impact student learning or engagement • Creating a learning environment where all students feel respected, included, and supported

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Employer Shoreline Community College

Address 16101 Greenwood Avenue North

Shoreline, Washington, 98133

Website http://www.shoreline.edu/hr/default.aspx

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