Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

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Location: Bellingham, WA

Categories: Woodring College of Education

Position TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the Program/ Department

TheRN-to-BSN program (https://wce.wwu.edu/rn-bsn) was established in 2013 and received a full, 10-year reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in June 2020. In early 2022, Western's nursing program received support from the Washington legislature, providing annual state funding for the RN-to-BSN and the proposed new MSN. The new MSN program awaits approval from the state's Washington Board of Nursing. The MSN degree will include two specialty tracks: Nursing Leadership & Administration and Nursing Education. The expected launch date for the first MSN cohort is September 2024. We seek to support nurses in our region and across the state, particularly in underserved areas, who desire to continue their professional education and contribute to the well-being of our communities in a rapidly changing healthcare system.

The nursing program resides within theHealth and Community Studies (HCS) Department (https://wce.wwu.edu/hcs) ofWoodring College of Education (https://wce.wwu.edu/) , providing rich opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement with other professional programs opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement with other professional programs. Committed to creating an inclusive, supportive community of learners, Woodring College seeks leaders in their professions who have experience working in culturally diverse communities and can contribute to creating a more just and inclusive society. The faculty, staff, and students pursue a shared vision to foster "community relationships and a culture of learning that advance knowledge, honor diversities, and promote social justice."

Woodring College of Education (https://wce.wwu.edu/) (WCE) supports Western's mission and is committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. The WCE vision statement identifies the college as dedicated to fostering community relationships and a culture of learning that advances knowledge, embraces diversity, and promotes social justice. We welcome applications from diverse applicants.

About the Position

Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the nursing program. The position is a 9-month academic year assignment. Summer teaching is optional.The position begins as either a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor. For appointment at the tenure-track Associate Professor level (without tenure), demonstrated significant research and evidence of successful teaching commensurate with standards for promotion to associate professor in the department, college and university. The rank is independent of tenure. Faculty apply for tenure separately once they start their work and term at WWU. Tenure and promotion are granted in the College of Education when qualifications are met and approvals are received.

The desired start date is September 15, 2024. The new faculty member will join a strong, supportive nursing program staff, including an experienced Academic Program Director, a full-time Program Coordinator, a tenured Associate Professor, a part-time Program Advisor, and several excellent adjunct faculty members. The nursing program is offered in a hybrid modality. The current program includes the RN-BSN program. A new MSN program in nursing education and leadership/administration is undergoing approval from the Washington Board of Nursing, with a projected start date in September 2024.

The ideal candidate will help promote the vision of Woodring College (as outlined most recently in itsStrategic Plan (https://provost.wwu.edu/files/2020-03/WCE%20Strategic%20Plan%202018-2025.pdf) ), the HCS Department, and the nursing program. The mission flowing from that vision is grounded in regional needs and developed through academic and practice partnerships. The nursing program curriculum encourages personal and professional growth, responding to the need for nurses' participation in healthcare system reform. It is anchored in a determination to achieve equity in health care, aware of the suffering still being experienced by many individuals and populations due to racism and bias, and the changing demographics of an aging and increasingly diverse population.

For additional information about the Program, visit:https://wce.wwu.edu/rn-bsn

Required Qualifications• R.N. Licensure in Washington State prior to the start date

• Earned doctorate or All But Defended (ABD) degree in nursing at the time of application from an accredited university and nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education. If ABD, all degree requirements must be completed by June 15 of the first year of employment (e.g., for a September 2024 start date, all degree requirements must be completed by June 15, 2025).

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in scholarship and a dynamic research agenda

• Capacity for supporting the success of students traditionally underserved and commitment to working effectively with diverse faculty, staff, students, and university and community stakeholders.

• Demonstrated commitment to and record of cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds in a university setting(s)

Preferred Qualifications• Successful higher-education teaching experience

• Experience successfully teaching and advising graduate students, specifically first-generation and underrepresented student identities.

• Nursing executive/leadership and management experience (i.e., leading and managing people, shared governance, talent acquisition, data-driven decision making, systems thinking and adaptive complex strategies, tools and techniques to navigate complexity, uncertainty, and unexpected disruptions, implementation science, and strategic financial management)

• Experience with nursing career pathways, including RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, and MSN education.

• Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and philosophies

• Ability to communicate fluently in two or more languages.

• Familiarity with nursing program accreditation standards and procedures

Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

The starting salary range for assistant professor appointment, tenure-track is generally between $74,000-$85,000, with placement within the position’s salary range being based on qualifications and professional experience. The entire salary range for the assistant professor position is $74,000-$93,000, with the upper end of the salary range typically being achieved through collectively bargained salary adjustments. The starting salary range for associate professor appointment, tenure-track is generally between $88,000-$92,000. The entire salary range for the associate professor position is $88,000-$104,000.

Relocation assistance (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U5410.08-Providing-Relocation-Compensation) may be available per University guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be determined upon being offered the position.

Benefits InformationBenefits Overview for Faculty Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-06/Benefits-Faculty.pdf)

Bargaining Unit

United Faculty of Western Washington; Link toCollective Bargaining Agreement (https://www.ufww.org/bufww/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-23-UFWW-CBA-FINAL.pdf)

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their application viaWWU's Human Resources Page-Up (https://hr.wwu.edu/)

system and include all of the following:

• Application Letter: a letter of application that addresses how you meet the required qualifications for the position and any of the preferred qualifications, your ability and commitment to fulfill the position's responsibilities, and examples of how you are aligned with the program’s mission and vision.

• Vita: full curriculum vitae.

• Teaching Statement (max 2 pages): a separate statement of your teaching experience and/or interests, including evidence of effective teaching and working with students who are traditionally underserved (teaching evaluations, your teaching philosophy, etc.).

• Research and Scholarship Statement (max 2 pages): a separate detailed statement of your scholarly research interests, projects, and plans.

• References: The names and contact information of three professional references. Please do not provide letters, they will be requested from the provided references if needed.

Questions about the positions can be directed to Sandy Branson, the search chair and current program director, atsandy.branson@wwu.edu

Community Partners

Interested individuals may also want to learn about our academic and healthcare partners via

visiting the webpages of Bellingham Technical College Nursing Program, Skagit Valley College

Nursing Program, Whatcom Community College Nursing Program, and PeaceHealth.

Closing Date Notes

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial screening will begin March 1, 2024.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Ensuring-Equal-Opportunity-and-Prohibiting-Discrimination-and-Retaliation) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://wp.wwu.edu/hr/2015/09/02/i-need-a-workplace-accommodation/) , 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

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All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires and rehires, which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

Job no: 501429

Advertised: Dec 29 2023 07:00 Pacific Standard Time

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