College of Nursing | Clinical Faculty Evaluator (CFE) Pool 1

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

December 31, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

237-NN_FACULTY - Adjunct Faculty Paid

Business Title:

College of Nursing | Clinical Faculty Evaluator (CFE) Pool-1

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term:

<4.5 Month

Position Details:

Position Details:

Washington State University Tri-Cities College of Nursing invites applications for caring, committed nurse practitioners to work as part-time Clinical Faculty Evaluators (CFEs) in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a nurse practitioner who wants to make an impact working with DNP students but prefers a lower time commitment as an Adjunct Clinical Faculty.

In this role, you will work with a small number of DNP students that are currently engaged in clinical activities.

You will correspond collaboratively with the DNP student and their preceptor at their clinical agency throughout the semester to ensure the student is meeting skills competencies related to expected student learning outcomes.

Additionally, you will provide meaningful feedback to the students to aid in their professional development.

This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of applicants for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

The pool is continuously accepting applications to be reviewed throughout the academic year.

We are seeking candidates with clinical experience in any of the following nursing specialties:

Adult-Geriatric Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

For up-to-date information on programs and courses offered at WSU, as well as on the Tri-Cities campus specifically, please see the WSU Catalog.

This is a non-tenure track position with the opportunity for a 4.5-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:

The Foundational Practice and Community Based Care Department

The Advanced Practice and Community Based Care Department

The Nursing Systems and Science Department

Adjunct faculty are faculty who may hold positions with employers other than WSU and are appointed temporarily to a WSU faculty position.

Adjunct faculty are typically fixed-term, providing clinical instruction for traditional semester-long courses for 4.5 months (Fall and Spring Semesters).

The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment beyond the semester assignment.

Required qualifications in the Graduate DNP Program: 

A Master’s Degree in Nursing -OR- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree

2 years of experience as a nurse practitioner

Licensure or eligible for license as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in the State of Washington.

Licensure or eligible for license as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.

Preferred Qualifications for All Positions:

Previous experience as an educator, preceptor, or clinical evaluator.

Please visit our website to learn more about the College of Nursing on the Tri-Cities Campus.

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, fixed-term position.

This position is overtime ineligible.

This position generally works in Benton or Franklin counties.

Salary:

The hourly rate for a WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing Clinical Faculty Evaluator (CFE) is $58/hr.

Area/College: 

College of Nursing

Location:

Richland, WA 99352

Time Type:

Part-time 

FTE:

Variable 

Appointment Term:

4.5 months (1 semester)

Overtime:

Ineligible

Appointment Periods:

Fixed-term positions are expected to end on either December 31, for Fall Semester, or May 15, for Spring Semester.

Renewal is dependent on the need for extension.

Fall Semester: August 16, 2025 through December 31, 2025

Spring Semester: January 01, 2026 through May 15, 2026

 
Screening Date:

Applications will be continuously screened.

Once all current vacancies are filled, applications will continue to be accepted through December 31, for future vacancies.

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.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (required)

Cover Letter (required): please identify field(s) of instructional interest and clearly articulate how your skills and expertise align with the qualifications for this position.

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.

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 .

Time Type:

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 .

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Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers