The position may be eligible for additional pay for high-demand subjects.
Starting Salary $88,536.91 - $89,988.74
Edmonds College is seeking Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty for our Nursing department. This position is enabled by the Our Colleges, Our Future Act of 2021 to guarantee equitable access and educational success for all, particularly for students from communities of color and low-income communities. The college seeks faculty who demonstrate enthusiasm for learning, are able to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can employ student-centered approaches and instructional technology. Candidates should thrive in a collaborative environment that values cultural responsiveness, removes barriers to student success, and ensures all learners have the opportunity to thrive.
This is a tenure-track position reporting to the Director of Nursing (DoN) and the Dean of the School of Healthcare and Human Services (SHHS), with an anticipated start date in September 2026 and a 9-month service period.
Applications received by July 26, 2026, at 11:59PM PST will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after this deadline may not be reviewed unless a second round of review is deemed necessary. Position is opened until filled.
This unique position is a genuine opportunity to change students' lives through nursing education. The College¿s Nursing Department is small, and for that very reason, we are also ¿high touch,¿ affecting people's lives in very meaningful ways.
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This position will primarily provide instruction in our nursing assistant and practical nursing programs, with opportunities to contribute to other departmental offerings as needed.
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The teaching assignment may include early-morning, late-afternoon, evening, weekend, or online classes.
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Instruction modes may be online, face-to-face classroom, skills lab, clinical instruction, and simulation facilitation for students.
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Faculty are responsible for
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Developing an equitable and culturally responsive curriculum
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Preparing teaching materials that reflect innovative, student-centered pedagogy and evidence-based practice
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Developing and assessing student learning outcomes
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Maintaining required records
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Providing academic advising and consultation with students
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Collaborating with the I-BEST program and faculty to provide responsive, student-centered education and scheduling
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Maintaining open communication with the Director of Nursing, full-time and associate faculty, and healthcare facility staff.
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Other responsibilities include
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Demonstrating cultural humility and creating an educational environment that affirms the identities of all students.
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Participating in the nursing program and college governance through department and division work, and committee assignments
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Working toward the achievement of the college¿s mission and goals
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Completing the required professional development and college training (including employee orientation and college compliance training)
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Completing personal and program evaluation
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Attending department, division, industry, and partnership meetings.
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Participating in program outreach by assisting with marketing and recruitment activities, reviewing program applications, and participating in the admission process
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Faculty participate in activities required for accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) to ensure that accreditation standards are met.
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Faculty adhere to all state WACs and guidelines regarding nursing programs and participate in activities required for program approval from the Washington State Board of Nursing (WA BON)
Demonstrate subject matter expertise, technological competency, and utilization of evidence-based teaching practices that actively engage all students in the learning process regardless of class modality.
Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student belonging and engagement by employing a curriculum that promotes cross-cultural connection and commitment to reflection, training, and collaboration to improve teaching.
Demonstrated experience providing access and educational success for all students.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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A master¿s degree in nursing OR a related field is preferred. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required with concurrent enrollment in a master¿s degree program. All degrees must be from a nationally accredited program.
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Current unencumbered RN Licensure in Washington State or ability to obtain WA state license by date of hire.
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Three years of recent clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing across the lifespan is required.
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Evidence of, or potential for, college-level teaching experience in nursing, including classroom, clinical, and hands-on lab instruction; or an equivalent combination of clinical work and training experience comparable to such teaching experience, is required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience facilitating simulations is desired.
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Specialty experience in the care of older adults or maternal-child health is desired.
We are interested in considering a broad range of applicants. If your qualifications or experience are not listed here and you believe you meet them, please feel free to apply.
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in a classroom, office, lab, or clinical setting and requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods. Faculty are required to use computers and other technology frequently in the work environment.
The salary is based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education. The current range is $88,536.91 - $89,988.74 annually for a 172-day appointment, with contractually guided increases to $107,394.12. The college provides an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.
NOTE: In addition to the annual salary amount determined by the salary placement on the full-time salary schedule, this Nursing Educator position is eligible to receive up to a 25% annual stipend, contingent upon continued allocation of Nursing Educator state funding. Hiring for this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.
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You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
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Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal 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.
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For education and degrees completed outside of the United States, an independent evaluation approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is needed before the hiring process can be completed.
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All new positions are contingent upon funding.
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At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
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Complete, sign, and submit the Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct
All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following to be complete:
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Cover letter addressing the required qualifications.
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Current résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
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Names and contact information for three professional references (please include both an email and a phone number).
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Unofficial Transcript(s) - Scan and attach them to your online application.
Important: if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.
Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 18,000 students annually, including more than 800 international students from more than 55 countries. The college offers nearly 66 associate degrees and 111 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. Its highest-enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.
The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B;
[email protected], 425.640.1814.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.
