Nurse Educator/Nurse Educator Associate
Salary
$74,407.00 Annually
Location
UCC Campus, Roseburg, OR
Job Type
Faculty
Job Number
FTF-NUR-0001
Department
Faculty Employment
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Description
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Nurse Educator / Nurse Educator Associate
Full-Time Faculty
TheNurse Educator/Nurse Educator Associate is responsible for
providing high-quality instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and
clinical settings while fostering an engaging and supportive learning
environment. Faculty collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve
curriculum, support student success, and ensure compliance with accreditation
standards and Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements.
This position teaches students across a variety of instructional modalities
and clinical environments, helping them develop the knowledge, critical
thinking, and clinical skills necessary for successful nursing practice.
Faculty are expected to actively participate in curriculum development,
assessment, accreditation activities, recruitment, and service to the college
while maintaining current nursing practice knowledge and instructional best
practices.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Teaching and Learning Responsibilities
UCC faculty members are expected to meet the educational needs of the
community by fulfilling the following responsibilities:
Teach course-load as assigned using appropriate methodologies and
discipline area expertise.
Use Canvas effectively (the UCC LMS) for all credit courses to include:
Use of canvas grade book
Posting of syllabus
Posting of course materials
Posting of learning support materials that lead to student success may include but are not limited to recorded lectures, discussion boards, Open Educational Resources, announcements, and academic and student support information.
Facilitate student achievement of course, program, and institutional
learning outcomes established by UCC
Continuously improve course and program curriculum, informed by student
learning outcome data
Complete all academic assessment, data analysis, and curricular
improvement reporting as required
Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages
teacher/learner communication in support of achieving expected learning
outcomes
Remain current with technological and pedagogical advances that promote
continuous improvement of teaching and learning
Participate fully in one's own performance review, evaluation, and plans
for professional growth in support of student learning
Professional Responsibilities
Comply with all department guidelines and college policies
Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of the
College, using the governance structure of the institution to enact change
where appropriate
Maintain any required professional certification or licensure in the
appropriate academic or technical discipline
Maintain and publicly post office hours
Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadline for
financial aid purposes
Use the Early Alert System with consistency
Submit mid-term and/or final grades by the deadline established by the
Records and Registration department
Participate in orientation and recruiting activities as is reasonable.
Attend and participate in program, discipline, in-service, and campus
meetings
Meet yearly with supervisor to review the year and set goals
Department Specific Responsibilities
Instruct didactic and clinical at various clinical sites in Oregon and at
the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon.
Demonstrate professional, legal, and ethical behavior in nursing practice.
Provide support for students to meet all course outcomes and competencies.
Participate in Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education committees and/ or
task forces.
Follow all Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements for Nursing Faculty
as outlined in Division 21, 45, 61, 62, 63.
Follow all Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing requirements
for Nursing Faculty.
Service Activities
To serve its diverse communities, faculty members are expected to participate
in a variety of organizations and committees. Service activities may include
the following:
Serving on campus and college-wide committees
Representing the discipline on state, national, and international levels
Participating in relevant projects with administrative approval
Mentoring peers
Assisting with assessment activities (e.g., develop learning outcomes and
assessment projects for new courses, disciplines, and programs)
Assisting with internal program reviews in disciplines other than your own
Advising student organizations
Participating in recruiting/retention activities
Any other duties as outlined in the faculty contract agreement
Organizational Relationships
UCC recognizes that student learning is greatly enhanced by successful
collaboration among faculty, staff, and administration. Faculty will report to
the appropriate Dean or designee and are expected to behave with a high level
of professionalism and teamwork in order to cooperate with other faculty, work
with student services personnel in advisement of students, work with any
external partners and work cooperatively with academic services, student
services, and administrative services personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Hold at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Have the equivalent of a minimum of two years of full-time patient care
experience at the registered nurse level.
Document competency in teaching through experience, educational
preparation, or continuing education.
Current and unencumbered Oregon RN license.
Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse,
licensed practical nurse, and nursing assistant.
Be academically and experientially qualified for the level of appointment.
Successful completion of a criminal history clearance.
Successful completion of healthcare drug screening.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS card by start date.
Immunizations and health screenings as outlined by the Oregon Health
Authority
Proficiency with instructional and industry technology within 6 months
(i.e., word processing, e-mail, learning management system, digital and
social media, zoom and other online meeting platforms).
Preferred:
Hold at least a master's degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in
nursing and master's or doctoral degree in a related field with relevant
teaching and nursing experience related to the teaching assignment.
Have the equivalent of a minimum of three years of full-time patient care
experience at the registered nurse level.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of
the following:
A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans
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
qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required
documentation at the time of application.
Required Documentation:
Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:
Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active
Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a
non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy
of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
Resources:
Request military service records:
https: // www. archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Veterans Preference information:
https: // www. oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx
STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual
orientation, 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 anti-
discrimination laws.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check
approval.
Umpqua Community College provides a comprehensive benefit package to all Full-
Time, regular employees. This includes:
Medical Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly
premiums)
Dental Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly
premiums)
Vision Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly
premiums)
$30,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off : includes vacation, personal, and sick leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
Employee Assistance Program
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (PERS)
Optional Benefits including:
Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b)
Various 403(b) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
Section 125 plan (Flexible Spending)
Personal Short-Term Accident & Disability, additional Life Insurance and
Cancer Insurance plans
01
Do you currently hold an active, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse license?
Yes
No
02
Describe your primary areas of nursing practice and clinical specialties.
03
Describe your experience supervising, mentoring, or evaluating nursing
students or healthcare professionals.
Required Question
Employer
Umpqua Community College
Address
1140 Umpqua College Rd
Roseburg, Oregon, 97470
Phone
541 440 7690
Website
https:// umpqua.edu
