Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon, seeks energetic and teaching-focused full-time Nursing faculty. Our Nursing Program has a strong tradition of preparing nurses to be life-long learners and to practice safely, accurately and compassionately in varied settings. Our faculty teach our nursing undergraduates to have clinical and professional excellence in response to the changing health care climate. You will teach the attributes of accountability, caring, innovation, safety, social and cultural awareness, critical thinking and decision-making, life-long learning, and respect for the dignity and worth of human life. We believe in allowing a diverse group of students to have affordable nursing education. Chemeketa also understands that faculty applicants may be new to teaching and has created a wrap

• around, comprehensive Nursing Educator Supported Transitions (NEST) program.

Your workload:

Full time Nursing Instructors typically teach 20-22 hours per week in-person, with the remaining 13-15 hours as flexible to include office hours and department meetings. Teaching is fall, winter and spring terms, with summer term off. Nursing faculty are on break over the Winter holidays and between Winter and Spring term. They also receive an additional 6 paid holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving. Please visit our academic calendar . The successful candidate in this position will work on a 172-day contract, but be paid for 192-days, per the Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Your Total Compensation Package:

Starting salary is $77,286/per year for a 172-day contract with opportunities for step movement annually. Chemeketa currently covers up to 100% of health care premiums and includes dependent family member coverage. In addition, q ualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) as well as the opportunity to contribute to optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans. Please review the benefits tab for a summary of benefits, or visit the Benefits + Retirements tab here . At this time, Chemeketa also has a grant to provide partial tuition reimbursement for a Masters in Nursing degree to allow Nursing Instructors to become fully credentialed. Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply. See yourself at Chemeketa ! Position open until filled. Initial review of applications will be the 4th week of August 2026 with an expected start date of fall term 2026. When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee. Unofficial Transcripts

• An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position.

Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution. Instructional Program Responsibilities Participates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library and reference materials Contributes suggestions for annual department budget Keeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject area Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department at pertinent meetings as required Works in a cooperative manner with other people in the department and college Communicates in a timely manner with students and department personnel Promotes positive image of college and college programs Develops and maintains contacts with community and professional organizations Assists Advisory Committee as needed Functions as a life-long learner Instruction Embraces appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools Meets all scheduled and special classes-day, evening, nights, week-ends, and 12-hour shifts Teaches classes as assigned, following approved course outlines Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes Posts and maintains office hours Provides students with course syllabi Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required Maintains college facilities and equipment Delivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online Teaching and Learning Values Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness Encourages creative and critical thinking Engages participants in an active learning process Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives Encourages student responsibility for learning Promotes learning as a lifelong process

Institutional Expectations:

Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor degree in Nursing

• AND•Enrollment in a Master degree in nursing program•AND•Current unencumbered Oregon RN license•OR•eligible for Oregon Licensure (no investigation pending by any State Board of Nursing)•AND•Minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level•OR•Baccalaureate degree in nursing•AND•Master's or doctoral degree in a related field•AND•Current unencumbered Oregon RN license•OR•eligible for Oregon Licensure (no investigation pending by any State Board of Nursing)•AND•Minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level•OR•Master's degree in Nursing•AND•Current unencumbered Oregon RN license•OR•Eligible for Oregon Licensure (no investigation pending by any State Board of Nursing)•AND•Minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level Successful candidates working to obtain a Master's degree in Nursing may be eligible for partial reimbursement of educational expenses through the college's RENEW grant program.

Core Competencies Demonstrated competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others Demonstrates ability or desire to work with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students and communities Demonstrates ability or desire to work with a variety of technological media Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing Teaching experience in nursing education program within the past five years Bilingual English/Spanish

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 100%, 172 Duty Day faculty assignment of the F9 band and grade All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college. Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations If requested, you must supply official transcripts within 30-days of hire Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment. Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work :

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

One of the following:

MEMBER COPY 4

of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)

• OR•Letter from the US Dept.

of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension

• OR•Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following: A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs•OR•Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

• Please Not e : As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information.

Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following: Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws. Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College's programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose. 504/ADA Coordinator for Students For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services.

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503.399.5276 Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration.

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503.399.2537 Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis.

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503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix . All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem

OR 97305.

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600. To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access please call 503.399.2537 or email alice.sprague@chemeketa.edu.