Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should submit a CV by clicking on the “Apply” link above.

For more information, please contact Rhoberta Haley at 253-535-7674 or rhaley@plu.edu .

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0602787

Recruitment Type:

Recruitment Type: Open to All Applicants

Position Title:

Position Title: Clinical Instructor of Nursing - Tacoma

Position Type:

Position Type: Faculty

Benefits Status:

Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible

FLSA:

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $72,000 to $82,800 per year and benefits package.

Location

Tacoma, WA 98447

Department:

Department: Nursing, School of

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 05/22/2024

Closing Date

Closing Date Review of application materials will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

Work Schedule:

Full time, work schedule will vary on teaching assignments.

General Description:

This position is a full-time contingent position with primary teaching responsibilities in the traditional pre-licensure nursing program. Work location in Tacoma, WA. Regularly scheduled courses will include teaching health assessment or other theory related courses, and one clinical course didactic and associated clinical for one of the following clinical areas: medical-surgical, pediatrics, or maternal health courses.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will include: coordination of the course activities for didactic, lab (if applicable to course) and clinical components of the course; communicating with clinical and lab faculty associated with the course; teaching and evaluation of the students, clinical supervision or instruction. Additional responsibilities include: participation in department committees and meetings, evaluation activities for the program, participation in University faculty assembly, participation in additional school activities, such as pinning, graduation, orientation. This position reports to the PLU School of Nursing ( SON ) Dean. May include some early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends. The School of Nursing is committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment, and foresee it impacting their research, teaching and service.

Evaluate course design and content annually for courses assigned to teach.
Teach assigned courses.
Design, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate student learning activities for courses assigned.
Collaborate with course faculty in implementation of didactic, lab, and clinical content of course.
Collaborate with course faculty in evaluation of students in didactic, lab, and clinical portions of assigned courses.
Communicate with program coordinator regarding any questions, concerns, changes to ensure continuity of program outcomes.
Supervise and instruct students in lab and clinical settings as assigned.
Participate in SON committee as assigned, attend meetings and collaborate on committee activities.
Attend PLU University faculty assembly meetings.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Communicate with students, staff, faculty and supervisors in a respectful and effective manner.
Ability to physically participate in instruction development and implementation, supervise students in the classroom, lab and clinical setting.
Demonstrated skill in working with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be a self-starter.
Working knowledge of how to use MS software applications including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Internet and database applications.
Self-motivated and ability to work effectively in team environment.

Required Qualifications:

3 years of clinical experience in related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in education.
Knowledge of patient simulation, technologies and applications.

Work Conditions:

Conditions vary by course and include a variety of clinical practice settings.

Physical Requirements:

Depending on the assigned teaching, may require prolonged standing and walking significant distances.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit a CV by clicking on the “Apply” link above.

For more information, please contact Rhoberta Haley at 253-535-7674 or rhaley@plu.edu .

Other Information:

The School of Nursing enrolls approximately 400 students in baccalaureate, masters, and DNP programs in Tacoma and Lynnwood, WA, and is well-known for the development of highly qualified nurse leaders who make a difference in the lives of their patients, the profession, and their communities.

Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our faculty lead with a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice and instill this commitment in their students. PLU educators work to create an environment where students feel heard and valued, nurturing lifelong learners who aren’t afraid to do things differently to make the world better for everyone. PLU supports faculty as they help students turn ambition into purpose, skills into tools, and their caring into a transformative force.

Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body from all religions, races, socioeconomic groups, sexual orientations, and gender expressions and from all over the world. For the 2023–24 academic year, 54.3% percent of PLU students are from the first generation in their families to attend college; 48.0% percent self-identify as students of color; and 35.8% percent are Pell Grant–eligible.

Offering distinctive opportunities for global engagement, collaborative student-faculty research, and purposeful learning, our faculty guide 2,700 students from all faiths and backgrounds to discern their purpose through relevant coursework, inclusive mentoring, and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions. PLU is located on a 156-acre woodland campus in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington and about 40 minutes south of downtown Seattle. The campus reflects consciously green practices and is in proximity to the natural beauty of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and the Puget Sound.

PLU administration supports and respects the strong culture of faculty-shared governance by working closely and collaboratively with faculty leadership to sustain and strengthen existing structures and procedures while working together on key institutional, academic and curricular decisions. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities. For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or humr@plu.edu . Click here for detailed benefits information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited program and university?
- Yes
- No
* Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on your hire date AND legally authorized to work in the United States for Pacific Lutheran University without sponsorship?
- Yes
- No

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(253) 535-7185
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