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!