Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing-BSN Adult Health/Acute Care

Job Description

About the Lydia Green Nursing Program: The Lydia Green Nursing Program is a part of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences and includes a vibrant undergraduate BSN program. The program is highly regarded by the surrounding regional healthcare community. Our nursing program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Quality Assurance Commission and fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Job Description

Seattle Pacific University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position in the Lydia Green Nursing Program. This position is currently non-tenure track but has the possiblity of moving to tenure track in the future. We are looking for a highly qualified faculty member for classroom and clinical teaching in our concept-based, pre-licensure BSN curriculum. We welcome applicants from all specialty backgrounds but especially those with experience and expertise in the areas of adult health and This faculty member will have teaching responsibilities primarily in the undergraduate, pre-licensure program offered in an on-campus format.

Responsibilities

Regular, nine (9)-month academic appointment with teaching responsibility for approximately 33 academic quarter credits in addition to advising and mentoring, curriculum and course development, individual scholarship, and department/campus-related service opportunities.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Nursing or closely related discipline. At least one graduate-level degree must be in nursing. May consider candidates with Master's in Nursing for Instructor level position. Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Washington by September 1, 2026 (or start date). Board certification in a clinical specialty or nursing education is desirable, but not required. Successful candidates will also demonstrate: A commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship Skill in utilizing a variety of teaching methods and collaborative active learning Creative classroom and clinical teaching informed by evidence-based practice Engaged advising /mentoring of students in coursework and professional endeavors Active engagement in curriculum and program development Participation in program review and accreditation reporting Participation in faculty governance Commitment to high professional standards Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills Experience in working effectively in a multicultural academic community. Personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community. Compensation & Benefits: Compensation: $76,220 - $86,520 annually, commensurate to experience This is a full time position with excellent benefits. SPU pays the employee premium for medical, dental, and vision insurance. SPU makes generous contributions to an employee HSA account and a 7% contribution to a retirement account, for eligible employees, with immediate vesting in the plan. Tuition discount program (50% - 90%) available for the employee and qualified immediate family members. Application Instructions: The College of Applied and Natural Sciences is committed to fostering a learning and working environment that reflects the breadth and beauty of God's kingdom. We affirm the dignity of all people and seek to cultivate a community where students and faculty can thrive through mutual understanding, respect, and reconciliation across differences. In keeping with Seattle Pacific University's Christian mission and values framework, we thoughtfully examine our curricula, policies, and practices to remove barriers to belonging and ensure that all students, including those from historically underrepresented backgrounds, have the opportunity to flourish. We welcome applicants who are committed to advancing these values through their teaching, mentoring, scholarship, and service, particularly within the context of nursing education and health care practice.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only applications submitted through SPU’s online Workday portal will be considered. Please prepare to complete/upload: SPU Faculty Application Form completed in Workday CV/Resume upload to Workday Cover letter upload to Workday Response to Faith statement completed in application Teaching philosophy completed in application Research trajectory narrative (~1pg) uploaded to Workday Optional supporting materials can be uploaded (e.g., representative syllabus, recent teaching evaluations, one or more recent publications) Letters of Reference/Recommendation may be asked for at a later date.

Questions

Inquiries may be directed to: Dr. Antwinett O. Lee Interim Chief Nurse Administrator, Lydia Green Nursing Program leea30@spu.edu

Additional Information

We look forward to hearing how your unique talents, skills, and passions will make a difference in the lives of our students at Seattle Pacific University. Join us as we endeavor to engage the culture and change the world! Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University has a long and distinguished history in Christian higher education. Located just minutes from downtown Seattle, SPU seeks to be a premier Christian University fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. Seattle Pacific University seeks applicants committed to its Christian mission. As part of our mission of cultural engagement, SPU is committed to building an excellent staff and faculty that reflects a broad range of talents, experiences and perspectives. Valuing the full array of God's created humanity is an ethos that is inseparable from our Christian faith. At SPU, we recognize this full human array as a basic feature of God's creation and a core theme of the gospel. At the heart of our mission-centered commitment is a desire to represent the breadth of God's kingdom more fully. We strive to become a workplace to recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff who can embrace, value, and engage differences with humility and care. We invite you to join us on our journey by starting a career at SPU! Seattle Pacific University provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Department at (206)281-2809, or email hr@spu.edu. Notification must be given at least five (5) working days before the accommodation is needed. This small volume, SPU: Who We Are, gathers key documents that articulate the identity and guiding principles of Seattle Pacific — our statement of faith, our enduring commitments, and our expectations for life together in a diverse, academic community. These statements are more than policies; they form the shared framework within which we pursue our mission as educators, scholars, staff, and colleagues. SPU is committed to helping all members of the SPU community provide for their own safety and security. Each year, in compliance with federal law, SPU publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This compliance document is available on the SPU website. A print version of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at the Office of Safety and Security at 601 West Emerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 206-281-2922. SPU’s report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about reported crimes for the three previous calendar years that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SPU; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus In addition, the report contains information about fires occurring in on-campus student housing facilities during the three preceding calendar years. This information is required by law and is provided by the Seattle Pacific University Office of Safety and Security.