"Nursing Faculty (Tenure Track)"

Nursing Faculty (Tenure Track)

Posted: 27-Jan-26

Location: Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 5210203

Posting will remain open until filled. Priority screening for application received by Feb 16, 2026.

Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.

HC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. HC faculty value self-reflective practice and continued professional growth. We strive to cultivate a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all our students.

Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud Highline strives to improve access to Education for our student community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering an equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Highline offers a unique variety of affinity groups for which all faculty are welcome to join.

We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and encourage all qualified individuals of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Highline College offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement Systems. Additionally, we offer ample paid time off, as well as hybrid work and we value work-life balance.

Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates, associate's and bachelor's degrees in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, and Adult Basic Education

THE OPPORTUNITY

Highline College (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Nursing (Associates of Applied Sciences - Registered Nursing).

This position is expected to begin in September 2026.

Since the early 60s, the Nursing Program at Highline College has been a well-regarded program committed to preparing diverse and competent nursing professionals to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community. The program emphasizes hands-on clinical experience, evidence-based practice, and a strong foundation in nursing theory to ensure graduates are well-equipped for the workforce. With a focus on student success, inclusivity, and high-quality education, the program fosters clinical judgement, compassionate care, and leadership skills, creating nurses who excel in a variety of healthcare settings.

Professional Responsibilities

Please address the following responsibilities in your cover letter. If you don't have experience in an academic setting, please address them within the context of your professional experience:

• Teaching: Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of all students; in collaboration with colleagues, identify and implement strategies designed to close educational gaps experienced by all students. Engage in self-reflective practice. Full-time faculty typically teach the equivalent of 165-263 contact hours per quarter;
• Advising/ Coaching/ Mentoring: Work with students outside of class to help them choose courses and get connected with campus and community resources. Participate in professional learning opportunities focused on culturally responsive advising and establishing relationships with students;
• Collaborate with colleagues/participate in shared governance: In collaboration with colleagues, engage in continuous improvement through college-wide assessment processes. Participate in department, division, and other College activities, including College governance. Establish and maintain respectful, ethical, and professional relationships with students and colleagues;
• Professional development/ ongoing professional learning: Engage in ongoing professional learning. This includes remaining current in your discipline and evidence-based practices for culturally response, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a minimum of a Masters degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education; AND
• Nursing faculty shall have an active, unencumbered Washington state registered nurse license. *(WAC 246-840-523).*

OR

• A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education: AND
• A graduate degree in a health or education related field from an accredited college or university. (WAC 246-840-526); AND
• Nursing faculty shall have an active, unencumbered Washington state registered nurse license. *(WAC 246-840-523).*

+ Pending degrees must be verified by a letter from the granting institution validating that the degree will be completed prior to September 2026.

Desired Qualifications:

• Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level;
• Two years of professional experience as a registered nurse;
• Clinical simulation experience;
• Fluency in one or more languages other than English.