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Salary: $101,953.00 - $127,604.00 Annually
Location : Mount Vernon Campus, Mount Vernon, WA
Job Type: Faculty, Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Number: F26-001
Department: Nursing & Allied Health
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Position Summary
The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified equity-minded applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Nursing & Allied Health Department The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional teaching skills including those needed to effectively teach in an online or hybrid environment, enthusiasm for the subject matter, an inclusive and equity-driven approach to teaching and learning, and innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. Candidates should be able and excited to teach a variety of lecture and laboratory-based coursework in the department. Faculty for this position could teach Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) courses. Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative and equity-minded teaching, a diverse learning environment, and a strong focus on improving student success rates and addressing systemic inequities in access and achievement for all students.
SVC Nursing & Allied Health Faculty typically teach an equivalent of 15- 18 instructional units per quarter (3 classes) and College service. This position is expected to begin in FallQuarter, September2026.
This position has one (1) vacancy based primarily at the Mount Vernon Campus; however, instructors will be required to teach at both the Mount Vernon Campus and the Whidbey Island Campus located in Oak Harbor.
SVC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for non-native English speakers and other diverse groups. In so doing, we offer our students and community not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.
About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."
SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.
SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services.
Mission: Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.
Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.
Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration,
and Compassion.
SVC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for non-native English speakers and other diverse groups. In so doing, we offer our students and community not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.
Did You Know: Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities, supporting student achievement, and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high-impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students. We are committed to creating student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity to strengthen our local and global communities. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty, staff, and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our increasingly diverse district. We value student and colleague engagement in creating an equitable, diverse, innovative, learning-centered environment.
Skagit Valley College offers:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Incorporate an equity-minded approach to teaching and learning;
• Conduct ongoing development, assessment, and revision of curriculum that reflects innovative and inclusive pedagogy and advances in Nursing & Allied Health;
• Work collaboratively with SVC faculty from other fields to develop appropriate curricula that reflect the diversity of student experience;
• Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
• Collaborate with other disciplines to increase enrollment and support student retention in the program with a focus on ameliorating equity gaps;
• Develop, monitor, and assess student learning outcomes and fully participate in the college's program review process;
• Develop, assess, and analyze program outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and enhanced student learning;
• Conduct program outreach by leading program briefing sessions for prospective students, assisting with marketing and recruitment activities, and leading student application reviews;
• Collaborate, facilitate, and participate in advisory board meetings;
• Participate in unit, department, and other College activities, including College governance;
• Teach online, hybrid, or classroom-based classes as required;
• Work collaboratively as part of theNursing & Allied Health Department team; Practice multicultural understanding and foster equity;
• Participate in division/department and other College activities, including College governance;
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

All faculty at SVC are expected to meet the following faculty competencies:

• Instructional Excellence: Demonstrates (and sustains through professional development) instructional excellence by incorporating high-impact practices and subject matter expertise and drawing on college resources including technology, to create a learning environment that supports student achievement.
• Student Learning Assessment: Provides consistent, timely formative and summative performance assessment, promotes student self-assessment, and creates opportunities for student feedback to support student achievement and engagement.
• Program and Course Assessment: Contributes to ongoing program and course assessment activities and to the related development and revision of curriculum.
• Advising: Fosters relationship-based advising connections with students in support of student's academic and career aspirations.
• Service to the College: Participates in college governance, campus life and/or community relations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain partnerships and interagency community connections;
• Engage students through innovative instructional approaches such as service learning projects, and contextualized learning;
• Demonstrate commitment to equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning;
• Practice and adopt a variety of active learning strategies that facilitate student learning and that are inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
• Support students in accessing appropriate instructional and non-instructional services to facilitate student retention, completion and academic success for all students;
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, and online and hybrid modalities;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups to promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Recruit and inspire diverse student populations to embrace learning and facilitate completion;
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and other various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in support of SVC's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, collaboration, and compassion.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR enrolled in a Master's Degree in Nursing program with a graduation date within one (1) year of appointment;
• Unencumbered Washington RN License or acquisition of license prior to employment;
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students;
• Experience in an acute healthcare facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of effective, high-quality teaching and scholarship;
• Training as a Nurse Educator;
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English;
• Professional experience in the field;
• Ph.D. Nursing or in a relevant field;
• Experience training or teaching adults;
• Experience teaching online using an industry-standard LMS such as Canvas;
• Experience teaching any courses offered within theNursing & Allied Health department;
• Three (3)or more years of teaching experience in a higher education setting.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure, About SVC
Salary and Benefits:

• Initial base annual salary placement for 2026-2027 ranges from $76,953 - $102,604 plus an additional $25,000 nursing stipend, for a standard 172-day contract. The salary enhancement is incorporated in the salary range listed within the posting for the purposes of demonstrating the potential salary. This stipend is contingent upon the continuation of the HB2158 legislative funding and the amount dispersed to the college by the State Board The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• A standard 172-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work days remaining in the contract year.
• This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This is a union-represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Salary, retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements. Additional information on benefits can be found at

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position

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