Salary: $84,183.00 Annually
Location : Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-020
Department: Allied Health
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
SUMMARY
Job Summary The Practical Nursing Instructor provides comprehensive instruction to practical nursing program students. One primary component of the assignment is to provide classroom, lab and clinical instruction to students. This position may be assigned to a variety of clinical rotations in acute care or long-term care facilities and will teach didactic and practical exercise portions of the pre-clinical and clinical curriculum for the practical nursing program. Incumbent will participate collaboratively and professionally with faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college, and collective and individual interest of its staff and student body. Incumbent will support the guiding expectations of the college embodied in the mission and vision.
This position qualifies for an additional $22,000 in High-Wage High Demand annual stipend
This is a 214/7, full time, tenure-track faculty position to begin in Fall Quarter 2026 (September 21. 2026)
First Review August 6, 2026.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions
- Teach, coordinate and provide both clinical and didactic instruction to nursing students that help develop student competency in the utilization of all elements of the nursing process, planning and organizing their work schedules, assisting as a nurse in teaching clients, functioning as a Licensed Registered Nurse within the health care delivery system including interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision making.
- Coordinate the delivery of instruction to nursing students with the other nursing program faculty and ensure that instruction design and delivery supports the approved objectives of the program in accordance with WAC 246-840-514.
- Monitor student outcomes with other nursing faculty and employers and adjust course content to facilitate student success in accordance with WAC 246-840-514.
- Write, develop and update course curriculum documentation, including performance objectives, competencies, lesson plans and content by analyzing industry needs in the field of nursing.
- Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and/or ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
- Ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry standards, technologies, procedures, equipment and materials.
- Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
- Mentor, encourage, counsel and guide students toward the completion of program requirements i.e., interpersonal relationships, career goals and responsible work habits.
- Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques, and all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition.
- Use effective competency-based teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support in conducting classroom and laboratoryprojects.
- Provide individualized instruction, as needed to support student success.
- Work with other instructors and support services personnel to ensure a cohesive vocational learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level persons.
- Remain current with industry standards in order to ensure that instruction is consistent with currenttechnologies.
- Be knowledgeable of and equitably enforce college policies, regulations, and college operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate written records and timelines asrequired in accordance with WAC 246-840-513.
- Requisition, maintain control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program
- Cooperate with and assist administration in its responsibility in the recruitment of students and promotion of the nursing program.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings.
- Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
- Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
- Lead and participate in Nursing Program committees.
- Participate in professional development activities and be willing to obtain a Master's degree within 5 years of the start of the employment.
- Ability to teach and mentor students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with sensitivity and inclusion.
Non-Essential/Other Functions
- Maintain friendly and cooperative relationships with respective Healthcarepartners.
- In cooperation with other program faculty, maintain program approval status through the Washington State Board of Nursing Commission and National accreditation.
- Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
- Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
- Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students and maintain student job placement records.
- Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
- Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college oruniversity in accordance with WAC 840-240-524
- Five (5) years of nursingexperience
- Must possess an unencumbered Washington State RNLicense
Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college oruniversity
- Clinical Simulation Teaching experience
- Nursing Education experience
- Experience in Curriculum design and Evaluation
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, , or For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
Available Benefits to Eligible Employees
As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.
Medical/Dental Plans
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
- Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
- DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
- Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan
Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
- Davis Vision by MetLife
- EyeMed
- MetLife Vision
Retirement Plans
Faculty and Exempt Positions
Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click to compare the two plans.
Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
- Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
- Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary
PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
- Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary
Classified Positions
Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
- Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary
PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
- Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary
Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.
Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of
$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.
Other Optional Benefits
Leaves and Holidays
Vacation
Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.
Sick Leave
Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.
Holidays
Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Personal Leave/Family Leave
In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes
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