Allied Health Instructor - Medical Assisting Associate Faculty Pool

The Opportunity:

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is accepting applications for associate faculty to teach for the Nursing & Allied Health Department for the 2026/2027 academic year. The purpose of posting this position is to build a pool of qualified instructors interested in teaching Anatomy and Physiology, Phlebotomy, Medical Terminology, or American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

We are looking for faculty who have obtained mastery and demonstrated leadership in their field, who show exceptional classroom skills, whose enthusiasm for the subject matter engages students, and who challenge students through innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. We seek faculty whose scholarly activities or work experience complement and inform their teaching. Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.

Skagit Valley College's Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and is sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the organization recognized as the national professional association for medical assistants.  Upon graduation, our medical assistant students are eligible to sit for the national Medical Assistant Certification Examination to become nationally certified medical assistants (CMA).

SVC is nationally known for its strong commitment to student success. We are looking for faculty who show exceptional classroom skills and who challenge students through innovative, inclusive pedagogy and teaching strategies. Faculty and staff at SVC respect and work with diverse students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.

Please note that this posting is reviewed and hired on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Candidates will be directly contacted by the department as employment opportunities arise.

The

Location:

Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events.

SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission:
Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision:
The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

* Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;

* Our Guiding Principles;

* Decisions based on strategy and evidence;

* The development of our employees;

* A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

Guiding Principles:
Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.  

About SVC:
Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."

SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.
SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. …