Description

Compensation: $60,273.29-$67,799.25 plus excellent benefits including generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums, and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system, 180 days work year, (mid-September through mid-June) with summers off! Starting salary is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

We offer an opportunity for…

A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Nurse Educator. The Nurse Educator is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to facilitate equitable student learning and success; deliver excellent service; and accomplish the work of the Nursing department.

Responsibilities:

Teaching lecture and theory courses.
Overseeing both first- and second-year nursing students in clinical environments.
Assisting in the instruction of basic nursing skills.
Engaging in simulation lab activities to deliver an interdisciplinary, competency-based curriculum.
Utilizing a variety of teaching methods and contemporary learning technologies to enhance learning and support student achievement.

This role reports directly to the Director of Nursing and Health Occupations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities. Accordingly, the Nurse Educator will provide excellent service with a focus on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment and will work to promote inclusive prosperity throughout the Columbia Gorge region.

Who we are…

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting an academic and social environment that serves the evolving needs of the vibrant and diverse communities across its district and beyond. The College aims to foster an inclusive and equitable climate where employees and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. Candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Mission: CGCC prioritizes equitable access to education, empowers all students through learning, and drives inclusive prosperity throughout our community.

Vision: As an institution of higher education, CGCC innovates and excels, champions equity and inclusion, and nurtures belonging among our students, employees, and the community.

Priorities:

Ensuring equitable access to education
Advancing equitable student learning and educational outcomes
Fostering economic growth, inclusive prosperity, and a thriving community

Requirements:

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.
Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and currently enrolled in a Master’s of Nursing program may be considered.

Licensing and Experience:

Candidates must possess and maintain an unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse license.
A minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience as a registered nurse is required.
Proven teaching competence, which can be demonstrated through past experience, educational background, or ongoing professional development.
Strong communication skills are required to effectively facilitate learning.
Experience promoting equity-minded and diversely represented communications and materials.

Regulatory Compliance:

Must fulfill the criteria established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing for Nurse Educators.
Must meet the Oregon Health Authority's requirements for clinical instructors concerning immunizations, criminal background checks, and drug screening.

Position Information: Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. Please include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials.

Open until filled. An initial review of applications begins May 27, 2024.

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Nurse Educator