Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
December 31, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
200-NN_FACULTY - Lecturer, 237-NN_FACULTY - Adjunct Faculty Paid, 396-NN_FACULTY - New Teaching Track - Pre-Academic Year
Business Title:
Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty Pool | College of Nursing (Spokane, WA)
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
This recruitment is open until filled and will be used to establish a pool of applicants for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The pool is continuously accepting applications to be reviewed throughout the academic year.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions at the Adjunct or Lecturer-Career level.
The Opportunity:
Washington State University and the College of Nursing invites applications for caring, committed nurses to work as part-time instructors in the nursing program on the Spokane campus. This is an exceptional opportunity for a person who wants to make a significant difference working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff within of the College of Nursing across all campuses and WSU Health Sciences, as it continues to create both knowledge and community impact across the state of Washington and beyond.
We are seeking candidates with clinical experience in all nursing specialties including:
Long Term Care
Medical Surgical
Pediatrics
Obstetrics
Psychiatric and
Community Health Nursing
This is a non-tenure track position with the opportunity for a 4.5-month or 9-month appointment, depending on availability and need. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of the following departments within the College of Nursing, based on specialty and experience, unless a specific department preference is provided in the application materials. Please take a few moments to read more about each department:
FTE: Variable
Appointment Term: 4.5 months or 9 months depending on availability and need (typical schedule is during the academic year, August 16 - May 15)
Continuous/Temporary: Temporary
Temporary End Date: Temporary positions are expected to end on May 15, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Annual 9-month, Academic Salary (100% FTE):
Non-Doctoral Degree Held
$72,616.95
$77,363.42 (If FNP or Midwife Credential Held)
Doctoral Degree Held
$77,034.35
$81,092.17 (If FNP or Midwife Credential Held)
Salary to be pro-rated based upon FTE and appointment length at time of offer.
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree in Nursing or closely related field OR candidates currently enrolled in an approved Nursing Master's program may be eligible for hire.
Licensure or eligible for license as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as an educator or preceptor.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
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Area/College: College of Nursing
Location: Spokane, WA 99202
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
Please note: Finalist(s) will be asked to provide official transcripts by the time of hire.
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Part time
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].
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