General Description of Work

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Instructor

Classification: Faculty

FTE: Varies, course assignment dependent

Schedule: Varies, course assignment dependent

FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt 

Teaching Modality: In-person

Job Summary 

Whatcom Community College invites applications for a part-time, adjunct instructor to teach nursing starting fall quarter 2026. Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to achieve WCC's core themes- achieving success, building community, advancing equity, and enhancing effectiveness- to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students, faculty and staff. 

Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship

• This Adjunct Faculty position reports to the Dean for Health Professions & STEM.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Program is committed to providing high quality, evidenced-based nursing education to meet the diverse and changing healthcare needs of the population and to promoting the development of qualified students prepared for the professional role of Registered Nurse at the entry level.  The instructor works collaboratively with the Nursing Instructional Teams and the Lab/Simulation technologist to support faculty and students in a variety of settings. The position may include classroom teaching, skills lab and clinical instruction, and simulation activities. Clinical instruction may include day or evening shift work at local health care facilities.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Teach required courses incorporating evidence-based practice that prepare students for the nursing workforce.
• Develop and maintain contacts and knowledge of companies and organizations in the community.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, prepare, and deliver high quality, evidence-based education and promote the development of qualified students to help prepare them for the future.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Apply current subject matter expertise and remain up to date in the field to ensure relevant, workforce aligned curriculum.
• Uses student centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback, contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Knowledge of the academic discipline, including current research, trends, and developments in the field. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design, and relevant accreditation standards and higher education regulations.
• Skill in effective teaching, classroom facilitation, and classroom management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in team-based, committee, or interdisciplinary settings.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse student populations through adaptable and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Ability to assess student performance fairly, provide constructive feedback, and manage sensitive or complex student situations with professionalism.
• The ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to enhance the College's mission, vision, and promise.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and accredited nursing education program and ability to receive a waiver from the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission with minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience.
• Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Washington or the ability to obtain license upon hire.
• Current acute care clinical experience to support student learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and accredited nursing education program OR Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and accredited nursing education program with a Master's degree in a Health or Education related field from an accredited institution OR Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and accredited nursing education program and ability to receive a waiver from the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission with minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience.
• Experienceteaching nursing in a higher education setting using a student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
• Experience with design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based learning activities in an educational or clinical setting.
• Experience with team-centered work groups.
• Experience in curriculum development and assessing learning outcomes.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of other.

Salary

• $12,598.00-$16,806.00 for fall quarter 2026 (salary range is based on the number of lab hours).

Benefits: 

• Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter.)

Start Date:

• Fall quarter 2026.

Application Due Date:

• For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received as soon as possible. Position open until filled.

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Values statement that responds to the following prompt:

Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals, and the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.  

• Current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
• List of five recent professional references with contact information.