Adjunct Nursing Instructor

Job Description Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and supporting our community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment.Centralia College is seeking an adjunct professor to teach in the Registered Nursing (RN) program. The program is designed to prepare men and women to provide nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings. In addition to preparing a student to obtain licensure and compete for employment as a RN, theAAS-T RN degree provides science and general education courses appropriate for students planning a future transfer directly into selected Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. Duties and Responsibilities Nursing faculty report to the Vice President of Instruction, but function under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing.RESPONSIBILITIES:According toWAC246-840-523, Nursing faculty shall be responsible for:Support full time faculty help students achieve outcomes of the nursing education program within a clinical environment.Implement and evaluate curriculum designed for the clinical environment.Evaluating student achievement, in terms of curricular objectives as related to both nursing knowledge and practice, including preceptorship or mentored experiences.Selecting, guiding, and evaluating student learning activities.Participating in activities to improve their own nursing competency in area(s) of responsibility and to demonstrate current clinical competency.Supporting clinical expertise for student practice experiences in clinical facilities or clinical practice settings, which address safety and the need for students to achieve the program outcomes and course objectives.OTHERRESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.Support and implement academic policies and procedures, curriculum and evaluation, and long-term program goals.Participate in Nursing Department Advisory Committee meetings, communications, and activities.Maintain a clinical schedule that may be outside the parameters of an 8am-5pm schedule. Qualifications Possess an unencumbered Washington State RN license.A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body who is recognized by the United States Department of Education.Applicant encouraged to obtain a graduate degree within two (2) years of hire.Minimum of one-year related work experience as an RN. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in nursing education.Teaching experience in other healthcare classes.Trainer certification forBLS,EMT, or other related field.Experience advising studentsParticipation in professional activities and practice.Demonstrated ability to serve the needs of students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education and cultural backgroundsCurrent clinical nursing practiceSpecialty care experience in OB/Peds and Medical/SurgicalExperience in Acute Medical and/or Surgical Care, Community Health, or Mental Health experienceGraduate degree completed or in processPHDorDNPcompleted or in process

Created: 2026-04-17