"Tenure-track Nursing Professor"

Do you value active learning, meaningful collaboration with classroom faculty, and culturally relevant and equity-minded instruction? Are you excited to work with a diverse student population? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our faculty. We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding all students to achieve their academic and career goals.

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track Nursing Professor. This position will be teaching first year nursing students about the fundamentals of nursing. The ideal candidate will have a background in long term care, memory care, skilled or rehab nursing care, or foundational nursing skills. Individuals with other nursing backgrounds and combinations of nursing experience and education are still encouraged to apply. Experience with teaching in classroom/theory, clinical skills and simulation is also preferred. The successful candidates will work within a team to teach a combination of in-person didactic, clinical, and lab courses.

Department and college service work is expected with the position (as assigned by the division or college) to support the institutional mission and goals, the foremost being student success and retention. This position will begin September 11, 2026, and is located at the Clark College Building at the Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV) campus.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

Position Responsibilities

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct all classes as an expert in the discipline using active learning approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning.
• Advise and assist students in their educational and career development.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Pursue professional development to stay current in the field.
• Obtain and maintain Professional-Technical Certification requirements.
• Participate in program, curriculum development and assessment activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and other educational partners to create unique learning opportunities at Clark College.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.
• Work cooperatively in a variety of department-level activities and college or company-wide projects.
• Pursue professional development to enhance teaching and learning in the department and College.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct all classes effectively utilizing technology (e.g. learning management systems, web-based simulations, or other) as part of course design and implementation to facilitate student learning and success.
• Provide appropriate means to assess student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Coordinate with clinical partners to promote sufficient, safe, and effective clinical learning experiences for students.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clinical partners.
• Attend and participate in discussion and decision-making processes at required department and college committees.
• Actively engage in department efforts to integrate social determinants of health and culturally responsive curriculum.
• Engage in ongoing curriculum review and development.
• Maintain department standards and policies.
• Participate in maintaining program accreditation.
• Obtain and maintain vocational certification, nursing licensure, and other industry certifications related to the assigned role.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND
• A graduate degree in a health or education-related field by time of hire AND
• Three (3) full-time equivalent years of registered nursing experience AND
• Washington AND Oregon state RN license by time of hire.

OR

• A graduate degree in Nursing AND
• Three (3) full-time equivalent years of registered nursing experience AND
• Washington AND Oregon state RN license by time of hire.

Supplemental Information

SALARY STATEMENT:

The current starting salary is $136,724, including $85,724 (base salary) + $27,000 nursing salary supplement + $24,000 nursing salary stipend). Faculty may be eligible to advance every other year; the current top step salary is $173,642 ($113,642 base salary + $36,000 nursing salary supplement + $24,000 nursing salary stipend). The nursing salary stipend and salary supplement are contingent on continued funding. Salary is for a 173-day contract; additional compensation is available through summer and moonlight teaching, and doctoral and vocational stipends.

Please note the salary may be adjusted for the 2026-2027 year pending the legislatively funded cost-of-living.

Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
• Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
• Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
• On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
• Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
• Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Required Online Application Materials:

• Clark College Online Application, including names of three (3) references.
• Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
• Current résumé.
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.

Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs

To contact Clark College Office of People and Culture, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., March 2, 2026.