Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Instructor

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

About Our Community

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County.

To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://.org

General Description of Work

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Instructor

Classification:
Faculty

FTE:
Varies, course assignment dependent

Schedule:

Varies, course assignment dependent

FLSA Status:
Overtime Exempt

Teaching Modality:
In-person

Job Summary

Whatcom Community College invites applications for a part-time, adjunct instructor to teach nursing starting fall quarter 2026. Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to achieve WCC's core themes- achieving success, building community, advancing equity, and enhancing effectiveness- to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students, faculty and staff.

Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship

* This Adjunct Faculty position reports to the Dean for Health Professions & STEM.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Program is committed to providing high quality, evidenced-based nursing education to meet the diverse and changing healthcare needs of the population and to promoting the development of qualified students prepared for the professional role of Registered Nurse at the entry level. The instructor works collaboratively with the Nursing Instructional Teams and the Lab/Simulation technologist to support faculty and students in a variety of settings.

The position may include classroom teaching, skills lab and clinical instruction, and simulation activities. Clinical instruction may include day or evening shift work at local health care facilities.

The successful candidate is expected to:

* Teach required courses incorporating evidence-based practice that prepare students for the nursing workforce.

* Develop and maintain contacts and knowledge of companies and organizations in the community.

Essential Functions:

* Develop, prepare, and deliver high quality, evidence-based education and promote the development of qualified students to help prepare them for the future.

* Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators to support program development and continuous improvement.

* Apply current subject matter expertise and remain up to date in the field to ensure relevant, workforce aligned curriculum.

* Uses student centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.

* Assess student learning and provide feedback, contributing to a positive learning environment.

* Knowledge of the academic discipline, including current research, trends, and developments in the field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design, and relevant accreditation standards and higher education regulations.

* Skill in effective teaching, classroom facilitation, and classroom management.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to collaborate with colleagues in team-based, committee, or interdisciplinary settings.

* Ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse student populations through adaptable and inclusive teaching strategies.

* Ability to assess student performance fairly, provide constructive feedback, and manage sensitive or complex student situations with professionalism.

* The ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while…