Faculty: Nurse Educator​/Nurse Educator Associate

NURSE EDUCATOR – NURSE EDUCATOR ASSOCIATE

Full‑Time Faculty

Umpqua Community College is seeking a dedicated and innovative nursing professional to join our team as a Nurse Educator/Nurse Educator Associate. This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and preparing the next generation of nurses to serve our community with excellence and compassion.

As a Nurse Educator/Nurse Educator Associate, you will develop and deliver Nursing programs, including Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Nursing Assistant. You’ll teach in the classroom and clinical settings, advise and mentor students, collaborate with faculty and administration, and ensure compliance with Oregon State Board of Nursing standards. You’ll also support accreditation processes and contribute to producing reports for national accreditors, OSBN, and UCC.

Join us in preparing compassionate, competent nurses who meet our community’s healthcare needs while advancing Umpqua Community College’s mission and vision.

Umpqua Community College has a 50‑plus year history of transforming lives through higher education. We are a student‑centered, innovative, and positive workplace committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired.

Located in beautiful Southern Oregon, Roseburg sits between the Cascade and Coastal ranges, offering easy access to hiking, biking, camping, skiing, fishing, and water sports. The area features over 40 wineries, many breweries, and a charming downtown, with quick access to Portland and Eugene via I‑5. Roseburg combines small‑town charm with livability, making it an ideal place for your next career and family adventure.

• Develop and deliver Nursing programs, including Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Nursing Assistant.
• Teach in classroom and clinical settings.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration.
• Ensure compliance with Oregon State Board of Nursing standards.
• Support accreditation processes and contribute to producing reports for national accreditors, OSBN, and UCC.

• Hold at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Have the equivalent of a minimum of two years of full‑time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.
• Document competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education.
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nursing assistant.
• Be academically and experientially qualified for the level of appointment.
• Successful completion of a criminal history clearance.
• Successful completion of a healthcare drug screening.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS card by start date.
• Immunizations and health screenings as outlined by the Oregon Health Authority and required by clinical partners.
• Proficiency with instructional and industry technology within 6 months (i.e., word processing, e‑mail, learning management system, digital and social media, Zoom and other online meeting platforms).

• Hold at least a master’s degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing and master’s or doctoral degree in a related field with relevant teaching and nursing experience related to the teaching assignment.
• Have the equivalent of a minimum of three years of full‑time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105‑040‑0010 and 105‑040‑0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of…