Opening: Medical/Surgical Nursing Instructor, Ref. #008070

 

Opens:    May 30, 2008
Application Review Date:  June 30, 2008


(Applications received by this date will receive first consideration.  Applications received after the review date may be considered until the position is filled.)

Bellevue Community College is committed to increasing cultural diversity among its professional staff.  Applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds which will add cultural richness and diversity to Bellevue Community College are encouraged to apply.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Medical/Surgical Nursing Instructor, Ref. # 008070
                                         Full-time, Tenure Track

 

DEPARTMENT:                Health Sciences Education & Wellness Division

 

Bellevue Community College offers an outstanding benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, holidays, sick leave, reduced tuition rate for classes, 10% discount on most Bookstore purchases, bus pass subsidy, on-site fitness and childcare center, and free parking.

 

THE COLLEGE

Bellevue Community College is located about ten miles east of Seattle, Washington, between Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountain foothills.  The college is the third largest institution of higher education and enrolls more than 21,000 credit students (7,500 FTEs) annually.  BCC has been acknowledged nationally for its leadership with major grants from the National Science Foundation and in winning such awards as the national Sen. Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization from The Association of International Educators and numerous awards for its pioneering work in diversity. We are committed to serving all students fairly and equitably.  We affirm and embody pluralism.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The faculty shall perform her/his duties and responsibilities in collaboration with the Executive Dean of Instruction and Director of the Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute.  In cooperation with the faculty/program chair, the faculty is responsible for: teaching on-campus, and in clinical settings; assessing student learning outcomes;  participating in on-going curriculum development, revision, implementation and evaluation; providing student advising/mentoring; participating in college governance and decision making; maintaining current knowledge and skills in area of assignment; engaging in self reflection and evaluation; building collaborative relationships between the BCC and health care communities; and demonstrating a strong commitment to student success and fostering a positive, caring learning environment where diversity and pluralism is valued

 

Please address how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications in your cover letter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in Nursing
  • A minimum of two years of clinical experience in medical surgical nursing.
  • Current Washington State RN license or be eligible for licensure. 
  • The candidate must also possess a current CPR card and be eligible for Washington State professional-technical vocational certification.
  • Hiring is contingent upon the results of the Washington State Patrol Background Check.

SPECIFIC POSITON REQUIREMENTS Nursing Instructors must have the following abilities:

  • The gross and fine motor skills required to assist students with providing safe and effective nursing care
  • The physical endurance and ability to work in a clinical setting with students for 6-10 hours
  • The physical endurance and strength sufficient to assist students with providing nursing care.  For example, moving objects weighing 10-25 lbs or greater
  • Ability to assist students with performing skills requiring the use of sight, smell, touch and hearing.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possess medical surgical/clinical education.
  • Have prior classroom and clinical teaching experience in a community college setting.
  • Effective communication and listening skills, effective team player and leader.
  • Commitment to personal and professional development.
  • Understand concepts related to teaching and learning theory, curriculum development and assessment of learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy.
  • Demonstrated awareness of current trends/issues related to the profession, and be active in community and professional organizations.
  • Ability to relate to students, staff and faculty of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach in a multi-cultural, multi-ability classroom and advocate for pluralism.
  • Demonstrated understanding of concepts related to teaching and learning theory, curriculum development, and assessment of learning outcomes

 

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Promote teaching and learning with a diverse student body enrolled in nursing courses both on-campus and in clinical settings.
  • Utilize a variety of teaching and learning strategies and innovative techniques including: integration of technology to assist students in the achievement of learning outcomes and outcomes assessment.
  • Possess cultural competency knowledge and skills or demonstrate a willingness to gain competency.
  • Support college initiatives related to pluralism and possess strong commitment to student success and ability to foster a positive and caring learning environment; and build learning communities within the classroom/laboratory setting.
  • Assist with planning clinical experiences and finding new clinical sites as necessary.
  • Provide timely verbal and written assessments of student performance.
  • Maintain effective communication with a diverse faculty, staff and students, and clinical staff.
  • Review content of assigned courses and integrate content relevant to the latest research developments, recommendations, and practice in the profession.
  • Participate in on-going curriculum development, revision, and program evaluation/assessment.
  • Participate in the advising and mentoring of students enrolled in program and to prospective students.
  • Contribute to policy and procedural matters of the college through participation on college/institute/program committees and through individual projects to facilitate institutional effectiveness.
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings and serve on various college committees.
  • Participate in professional development activities in order to maintain professional qualifications and clinical competency in nursing education.
  • Participate in community organizations, events or in related projects and promote collaborative relationships with high schools and four year colleges/universities (develop articulation agreements).
  • Perform other pertinent contractual duties and functions that may be assigned by the Institute Director, the Executive Dean of Instruction or the President.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT DATE:       Fall Quarter 2008 (September 2008)

 

STARTING SALARY:

Faculty Salary Schedule (based on a 174-day contract).  Beginning salary will be determined by assessment of education and related experience.

 

Full-time faculty must become members of the Bellevue Community College Association of Higher Education union, or pay a representation fee to the Association, within 30 calendar days after date of hire.

 

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE:

Application materials postmarked or received in the Human Resources Department by 5 p.m. on June 30 2008 will receive first consideration.  Later applications may be considered.  The position will remain open until filled.  Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months following the closing date.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered as a candidate for this position, applicants must meet minimum qualifications and specific position requirements.  The application packet includes the following:

   Bellevue Community College Faculty application

   Cover letter addressing how the applicant meets the minimum and desirable qualifications (no more than 3 pages)

   Written statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy and methodologies (no more than 3 pages)

   Written response to Supplemental Question

   Current Curriculum Vitae

   College transcripts (copies are acceptable)

   Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current professional references

   Applicant Data Form (optional)

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:

Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.  Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed weekends and holidays.  For information or to request an application, send an email to jobs@bcc.ctc.edu or call 425/564-2274 or 24-hour Jobline 425/564-2082.

 

Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months following the application review date.

 

BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. BCC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran. Bellevue Community College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.   For further information, please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/equal.asp or contact Human Resources at Voice: (425) 564-2274, TTY (425) 564-4184, Fax (425) 564-3173 or email hr@bcc.ctc.edu.

 

The college strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The successful candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for employment in the United States.

 

Bellevue Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request disability accommodation in the application process, employees and the general public should contact Human Resources at the contact information listed above.

 

 

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