JOB
We are seeking a passionate Instructor who will guide our students as they prepare for a career in Nursing. The Nursing Instructor is responsible for teaching courses within both the Registered Nursing (RN) and Nursing Assistant Certified (CNA) programs to beginner and advanced students. This includes delivering didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction in accordance with program and regulatory standards. The instructor will perform clinical teaching responsibilities in acute care and long-term care setting while actively participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to support program outcomes and continuous improvement. This role requires collaboration with nursing faculty and staff contributing to program planning, student success initiatives, and accreditation requirements. This is a full-time, overtime-exempt, and tenure track position that is responsible for 30 hours of instruction and 10 hours of professional activity per week Monday through Friday in our Nursing program. Due to the nature of clinical instruction and scheduling variability associated with clinical rotations, weekly hours may not be evenly distributed. Faculty are expected to maintain flexibility to meet insructional needs and clinical requirements. This position is represented by the Renton Federations of Teachers (RFT) union. The salary for this position is $118,514 - $141,543 annually. New hires are initially placed at step one ($118,514) on the salary schedule. This does not include the general wage increase effective in July. For more information on the RFT contract or beneifits, please visit our website. This position is scheduled to begin September 2026. The priority consideration date for applications is April 24, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provide leadership in working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for diverse student populations. Support the College’s mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens. Effectively teach portions of the current curriculum for the registered nurse associate degree program and certified nursing assistant, including but not limited to, basic nursing skills, theory related to growth and development throughout the life cycle, medical surgical nursing, pharmacology, and psychology and maternal and child nursing.Provide for the orderly conduct of program learning activities, individual student learning needs, and the appropriate evaluation of student progress towards attaining the learning objectives.Develop and update curriculum as required by the College to respond to industry trends and to improve equitable student outcomes. Maintain office hours convenient to students. Participate in recruiting and job placement activities for students with varied backgrounds and career goals.Assume responsibility for the teaching-learning process of students in the laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.Provide clinical instruction for students by: Coordinating with the clinical facility the orientation and scheduling of students.Provide active, on-site clinical instruction and supervision of students, including direct teaching, coaching, and evaluation of performance. Faculty are expected to be consistently present and engaged in student learning and may not rely on staff nurses to fulfill instructional or supervisory responsibilities.Preparing and presenting pre- and post-conference programs for students in the clinical facility.Actively participate in, and develop and maintain, effective working relationships with the program advisory committee.Design inclusive instructional strategies, including classroom, small groups, and individualized instruction, to reach all students, and select and evaluate the materials needed to implement these strategies.Effectively participate in staff and college committees and activities.Create a professional development plan and participate in ongoing improvement activities.Serve as an effective member of the nursing instructional team.Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.Degree StipendMaster's or Doctorate degree stipends are paid annually. Master's ($967)Doctorate ($1,935)The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.For questions regarding this position contact
[email protected].______________________________________________________________________ EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,
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