Adjunct Faculty | College of Nursing, WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA)

Adjunct Faculty | College of Nursing, WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA)

This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of applicants for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The pool is continuously accepting applications to be reviewed through December 31, 2026. Once all current vacancies are filled, applications will continue to be accepted, for future vacancies.

The Opportunity:

Washington State University Tri-Cities College of Nursing invites applications for caring, committed nurses to work as part-time, fixed-term, Adjunct Faculty, providing clinical instruction to students in our pre-licensure BSN program. This is an exceptional opportunity for a person who wants to make a significant difference working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff within of the College of Nursing, to help create both knowledge and community impact across the state of Washington and beyond. The College of Nursing encourages applications from faculty who have a passion for teaching, a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the WSU land-grant mission.

We are seeking candidates with clinical experience in any and all nursing specialties including:

• Long Term Care
• Medical Surgical
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics
• Community Health Nursing
• Psychiatric Nursing

For up-to-date information on programs and courses offered at WSU, as well as on the Tri-Cities campus specifically, please see the WSU Catalog.

This is a non-tenure track position with the opportunity for a 4.5-month appointment, depending on availability and need, providing clinical instruction for traditional semester-long courses for 4.5 months (Fall and/or Spring Semesters). The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment beyond the semester assignment. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of the following departments within the College of Nursing, based on specialty and experience, unless a specific department preference is provided in the application materials.

• The Foundational Practice and Community Based Care Department
• The Advanced Practice and Community Based Care Department

Additional Information:

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Area/College: WSU Tri Cities, College of Nursing

Location: On site/in person in Richland, WA

FTE: Variable

Appointment Term (fixed-term): 4.5 months

Continuous/Temporary: Temporary

Overtime: Ineligible

Appointment Periods:

• Fall Semester: August 16, through December 31
• Spring Semester: January 01, through May 15

Academic Salary: $35,708.57 - $37,880.78 (1.0 FTE)

Salary will be pro-rated based upon FTE and appointment length at time of offer and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in Nursing or closely related field OR candidates currently enrolled in an approved Nursing Master's program may be eligible for hire.
• Licensure or eligible for license as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an educator, preceptor, or clinical evaluator.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter- please identify field(s) of instructional interest and clearly articulate how your skills and expertise align with the qualifications for this position.