SUMMARY BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE maintains a vacancy pool of qualified candidates interested in temporary teaching as a Practical Nursing Instructor. Qualified candidates will be put on an eligible list and selected as needed. These part time positions may become available at any time.
Salary reflects July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 academic year.
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE Practical Nursing Instructor provides comprehensive instruction to students in the practical nursing and nursing assistant programs. Nursing instructors will provide instruction in the variety of education settings. This includes didactic instruction, instruction in the skills lab, simulation lab, and clinical settings. Nursing instructors are also expected to work collaboratively with other nursing faculty to develop teaching and learning activities, evaluation tools, and provide feedback to the students. Incumbent will support the guiding expectations of the college embodied in the mission and vision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
- Provide both clinical and didactic instruction to nursing students that help develop student competency in the utilization of all elements of the nursing process.
- 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; monitor student outcomes and adjust course content to facilitate student success.
- Analyze industry needs and the Nursing commission to write, develop and update course curriculum documentation, including but not limited to performance objectives, competencies, lesson plans and content.
- Grade and evaluate students in a timely manner based on curriculum taught to ensure students learning outcomes are met.
- 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 laboratory projects.
- Remain current with industry standards in order to ensure that instruction is consistent with current technologies.
- Maintain accurate written records and timelines as required.
- 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 provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
- Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.
Non-Essential/Other Functions
- Maintain friendly and cooperative relationships with respective Healthcare partners.
- In cooperation with other program faculty, maintain program approval status through the Washington State Nursing Commission and work toward 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 or university
- Five (5) years nursing experience
- Must possess an unencumbered Washington State RN License
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 or university
- Supervisory experience
- Experience working with persons of disability and/or learning-disabled persons
- Prior teaching in a post- secondary setting
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, lemontlucas@batestech.edu, or Bates.Title.IX@batestech.edu. For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, sashpole@batestech.edu. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
Benefits
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 Medical 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.
Dental Plans 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
Vision Plans 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 here to compare the two plans.
Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here 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 here 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.
Term Life Insurance 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.
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) 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 AFLAC Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association American Fidelity – Short-Term Disability Fully Effective Employees – Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition
Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan
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