Nursing Adjunct Faculty pool | College of Nursing

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

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The Opportunity:

Washington State University Tri-Cities College of Nursing
invites applications for caring, committed nurses to work as
part-time adjunct faculty, providing clinical instruction to students in our pre-licensure BSN program. This is an exceptional opportunity for a person who wants to make a significant difference working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff within of the College of Nursing, as it continues to create both knowledge and community impact across the state of Washington and beyond. The College of Nursing encourages applications from faculty who have a passion for teaching, a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the WSU land-grant mission.

Given our student population, applications are encouraged from candidates who can adapt teaching methods to a wide range of student backgrounds.

This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of applicants for the  Academic Year. The pool is continuously accepting applications to be reviewed throughout the academic year.

We are seeking candidates with clinical experience in any and all nursing specialties including:

• Long Term Care

• Medical Surgical

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics

• Community Health Nursing

• Psychiatric Nursing

For up-to-date information on programs and courses offered at WSU, as well as on the Tri-Cities campus specifically, please see the WSU Catalog.

This is a non-tenure track position with the opportunity for a 4.5-month appointment, depending on availability and need. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of the following departments within the College of Nursing, based on specialty and experience, unless a specific department preference is provided in the application materials. Please take a few moments to read more about each department:

• The Foundational Practice and Community Based Care Department

• The Advanced Practice and Community Based Care Department

• The Nursing Systems and Science Department

Adjunct faculty are faculty who may hold positions with employers other than WSU and are appointed temporarily to a WSU faculty position. Adjunct faculty are typically fixed-term, providing clinical instruction for traditional semester-long courses for 4.5 months (Fall and Spring Semesters). The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment beyond the semester assignment.

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

This is a part-time
, fixed-term position. This position works on-site (in-person) at the WSU Tri-Cities Nursing Building, in Richland, WA.

Salary: The 4.5-month (semester) salary for a College of Nursing adjunct faculty is pro-rated based on course credits and degree preparedness.

• Candidates without a doctoral degree: $35,708.57 (1.0 FTE)

• Candidates with a doctoral degree: $37,880.78 (1.0 FTE)

Area/College:

College of Nursing

Location:

Richland, WA 99352

Time Type:

Part-time

FTE:

Variable

Appointment Term:

4.5 months (1 semester)

Overtime:

Ineligible

Continuous/Fixed-term:

Fixed-term

Appointment Periods:

Fixed-term positions are expected to end on either December 31 for Fall Semesters, or May 15 for Spring Semesters. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension.

• Fall 2025 Semester:
  August 16, 2025 through December 31, 2025

• Spring 2026 Semester:
  January 01, 2026 through May 15, 2026

Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted:
December 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review

WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and…