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Open Rank Nursing Faculty (Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor)

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA, USA
Nov 11, 2026

Job Description

Open Rank Nursing Faculty (Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor)

Whitworth University

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Faculty (tenure track)

Location: Whitworth University Campus

Department: Nursing

Closing:

Whitworth University is a residential campus shaped by learning, curiosity, and community life. This role is based on campus and requires consistent, in-person engagement.

Position Summary

Whitworth University's School of Health Sciences invites applications for two full-time, nine-month nursing faculty positions at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor. Whitworth seeks to build a complementary faculty team, with a preference for one appointment bringing substantial experience in nursing education and a second appointment open to candidates at any rank. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to help launch and shape Whitworth's new prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, welcoming its inaugural cohort in fall 2027.

Faculty will teach general nursing and medical-surgical nursing content across classroom, skills and simulation laboratory, and clinical settings; mentor students in developing clinical judgment and professional nursing identity; and contribute to an innovative nursing program grounded in Whitworth's Christian mission of educating the mind and heart.

As foundational members of a developing program, faculty will collaborate with program leadership to develop curriculum, strengthen clinical partnerships, integrate simulation-based learning, and establish a culture of teaching excellence. We seek collaborative, creative educators who are passionate about preparing future nurses and contributing to a Christian academic community where faith, learning, and professional practice intersect.

Academic rank will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and Whitworth University's faculty appointment standards. Candidates at all three ranks are encouraged to apply.

Core Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate nursing courses across didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical components of the prelicensure BSN curriculum, with medical-surgical nursing experience
Design and deliver course content, learning activities, and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to competency-based nursing education, including competency-based assessment and progression
Supervise and evaluate students in clinical and simulation settings, providing timely, constructive feedback on clinical judgment and skill development
Collaborate with program faculty and the Program Director on curriculum development, course sequencing, and continuous quality improvement
Participate in program assessment activities and accreditation-related documentation (CCNE and Washington State Board of Nursing)
Advise and mentor nursing students in academic and professional development
Maintain current knowledge of medical-surgical nursing practice and evidence-based nursing education pedagogy
Participate in program, school, and university committees and governance as assigned
Support and contribute to Whitworth's mission and its integration of Christian faith and learning
Engage in ongoing professional development consistent with university and program expectations

Qualifications and Core Competencies

Required Qualifications: All Ranks

Candidates must meet the following qualifications regardless of academic rank:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
Current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in Washington state.
Experience teaching nursing students in classroom, clinical, or laboratory settings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and clinical partners.
A personal commitment to the Christian faith and its integration with teaching and scholarship.
Alignment with Whitworth University's mission as a Christian liberal arts institution.

Additional Qualifications for Appointment by Rank

Instructor

Meets all required qualifications listed above.
Master's degree in nursing.

Assistant Professor

Meets all required qualifications listed above.
Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to the discipline).
Clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.

Associate Professor

Meets all required qualifications listed above.
Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to the discipline).

At least six years of full-time teaching experience at the Assistant Professor rank at an accredited four-year university, or current appointment at the Associate Professor rank, subject to Whitworth University's faculty appointment standards.

Clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.

Preferred

Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or other terminal degree appropriate to nursing education).
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or eligibility to pursue certification.
Experience teaching in a prelicensure or entry-level nursing program.
Experience integrating simulation-based learning into nursing education.
Experience developing or improving nursing curriculum, including competency-based instruction and assessment.
Experience contributing to nursing program accreditation, assessment, or continuous quality improvement processes.

Other Details

Salary Information

Instructor | $64,417 - $75,785

Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of instructor.

Assistant Professor | $75,656 - $84,557
Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of assistant professor.
Associate Professor | $83,222 - $93,012
Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of associate professor.

Interested candidates should submit:

A cover letter detailing your qualifications, teaching effectiveness, and interest in the position.
A current curriculum vitae.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
A personal essay articulating your Christian faith and its connection to your academic work (see guidance on writing the faith essay).
Three recent student feedback surveys.
Names and contact information for three professional references.

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university's mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.

A background check, sexual misconduct check, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! When you click apply and submit an application, your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your background, experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position.

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Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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About Whitworth University

About Whitworth

Since 1890, Whitworth has held fast to its founding mission to provide "an education of mind and heart" through rigorous intellectual inquiry guided by dedicated Christian scholars. Recognized as one of the top regional colleges and universities in the West, Whitworth University has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. In recent years, Whitworth has enjoyed record levels of student enrollment and retention, the strongest financial position in the university's history, and increased external visibility.

Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red-brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure learning environment. More than $125 million in campus improvements have been made in recent years.

In all of its endeavors, Whitworth seeks to advance its founder's mission of equipping students to "honor God, follow Christ and serve humanity."

Our Mission Statement

Whitworth University is a private, residential, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian church. The university's mission is to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and the heart, equipping its graduates to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. This mission is carried out by a community of Christian scholars committed to excellent teaching and to the integration of faith and learning.

Our Heritage

In 1853, George Whitworth, a minister in the Ohio Valley, convinced 15 families to join his in a wagon train heading from St. Louis to the West. Whitworth's was the only family to complete the brutal five-month journey and reach the Puget Sound area.

An ordained Presbyterian minister, Whitworth had initially set out on the Oregon Trail to follow his calling to serve as a missionary. He would go on to found at least 15 Presbyterian churches across the Pacific Northwest. He also served as president of the University of Washington and as superintendent of schools in Thurston and King counties.

In 1883, Whitworth opened Sumner Academy in the village of Sumner, in Washington Territory, under the charge that "No effort will be spared to elevate the character of the school and to make it an institution of learning of the highest grade." On Feb 20, 1890, the school's trustees signed resolutions to increase the curriculum and stature of the academy, which would be known as Whitworth College.

The catalog from 1890 defined the vision for Whitworth College: "It is intended to give both sexes a thorough course of education...ever directing them in pursuit of that learning and culture of mind and heart that make the finished scholar....While it is denominational, it does not aim to be sectarian, opening its doors to all lovers of truth and learning."

In 1899, the college had outgrown the rural community of Sumner and moved to Tacoma. Fifteen years later, when Spokane developer Jay P. Graves offered land in his Country Homes Estates, Whitworth moved a final time. In September 1914, classes began in Spokane.

Whitworth began a new era after 117 years as a college when, in 2007, the board of trustees approved changing the school's name to Whitworth University. The change was prompted by trends in the higher-education marketplace that led the board to clarify Whitworth's standing as a four-year liberal-arts institution. Whitworth's 17th president, Bill Robinson, helmed the transition and said at the time, "As Whitworth University, we will remain as committed as ever to the liberal-arts emphasis and the warm, interpersonal culture for which Whitworth is known."

Today, under the leadership of Beck A. Taylor, Whitworth's 18th president, the university is carrying out its 10-year vision and strategic plan, Whitworth 2021: Courage at the Crossroads. The university has made great strides in deepening its commitments to academic excellence and to the integration of Christian faith and learning, equipping graduates to respond to God's call on their lives with intellectual competence, moral courage and deep compassion.

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