Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor, Nursing (Behavioral Health)
Department
Nursing Education
Location
N / A
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Category
Academic
Hours per week
Exempt; complete details may be viewed at https : / / www.palomar.edu / hr / employees / personnel / faculty / .
Number of Months
10 month
Work Schedule
Teaching assignments will include day, evening, and / or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and / or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours.
Grade
Salary / Wage
- Starting salary range : $76,196.12 - $121,068.27 annually.
- Academic training and teaching experience will form the basis for salary computation as determined by placement on the regular salary schedule of the College. A maximum of step 8 at the appropriate salary grade will be awarded to new faculty. For a salary estimate, visit www.palomar.edu / hr / employees / classifications / salary / and use the links in the Full-time Faculty section.
Salary / Wage Frequency
Monthly
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package.
Insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents : four medical plans, dental HMO, and t he vision plan (additional plans are available that require employee buy up / monthly contribution)80,000 employee term life / accident insurance policy (additional buy up options available)Employee long-term care insuranceEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP) - Free counseling, financial, legal, personal and professional development resourcesAdditional buy up options available for other voluntary insurance benefitsEnrollment in CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System)The estimated maximum value of this employer-paid benefits package is approximately $31,245.84 annually.
Primary Function
The Assistant Professor, Nursing (Behavioral Health) is primarily responsible for teaching a variety of courses in the discipline of Nursing. Specifically, these courses include lecture, clinical instruction, and campus lab instruction. Clinical instruction may be assigned to various times of the day on any day of the week (Monday - Sunday), and the assignment may be changed at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet all of the qualifications listed under 1) through 4) :
A Master's degree in nursing.Current license or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.One year of professional experience providing direct patient care as a bedside RN within the past five years in Behavioral Health nursing (direct patient care experience as a registered nurse, which includes registered nurse-level clinical teaching experience, in the content / clinical area).Eligible for approval as a Behavioral Health instructor by the California State Board of Nursing.Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at https : / / www.naces.org / index , or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at http : / / aice-eval.org / .
NOTE : For professional experience, a "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 10 months.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement
Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet .
Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism (DEIAA). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following :
Access - We make education possible for everyone.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to a student-centered learning college.Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in Behavioral Health nursing and its instructional program.Experience working in a nursing simulation lab or simulation experience.Experience in engagement with the college and broader community.Experience with learning management systems or teaching distance / online education classes.Licenses and / or Certificates
See Minimum Qualifications section above.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Complete details may be viewed at https : / / www.palomar.edu / hr / employees / personnel / faculty / . Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement.
Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to the teaching responsibilities, other duties and institutional responsibilities include maintaining regular office hours, developing curriculum, program review and planning, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in department activities and college governance. Related duties include the following :
Providing theory and clinical instruction for all levels of Behavioral Health nursing; supervising, counseling, and evaluating students; preparing course outlines, assignments, and examinations.Delivering instruction in accordance with the course objectives and learning outcomes set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques.Participating fully as a member on Nursing Education Department committees, departmental activities, events, and College governance.Holding regular office hours and participating in recruitment, community outreach, and retention of students.Acting as a liaison between the College, the students, and the agencies utilized for clinical experience.Developing and managing course curriculum, syllabus materials and lesson plans.Teaching assigned courses and developing and supervising simulations in a manner consistent with the department's standards and with the content cited in the approved curriculum guides; following the instructional policies as outlined in both the College and the Nursing Education Department Faculty Manual.Assisting in the coordination of instruction among part-time faculty in the simulation lab.Remaining current in the subject matter areas and in the techniques of effective instruction through recent clinical experience and professional development.Maintaining current California registered nursing licensure and CPR certification.Complying with clinical requirements for immunizations and orientations determined appropriate by clinical agencies.Developing and maintaining effective industry partnerships.Facilitating part time faculty evaluations, high school articulation, and textbook requirements (with an emphasis on zero-cost textbooks and open education resources).Performing other duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
N / A
Working Conditions
Complete working conditions may be viewed at https : / / www.palomar.edu / hr / employees / personnel / faculty / . Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time, 10 months per year, tenure-track position. Teaching assignments will include day, evening, and / or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and / or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours.The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements : live scan / fingerprinting, official transcript(s), TB risk assessment, and employment verification(s). Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies : AP 7120 , AP 7120a , AP 7125 , AP 7126 , AP 7127 , AP 7330 , BP 7330 , AP 7336 , AP 7337 , and BP 7335 .Complete terms of employment may be viewed at https : / / www.palomar.edu / hr / employees / personnel / faculty / . Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement.Posting Detail Information
Open Date
02 / 03 / 2025
Close Date
03 / 31 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Posting Number
P0954P
Additional Application Information
This position is expected to start in the Fall 2025 semester (August 21, 2025).Interviews will require a live teaching demonstration. The hiring committee will decide if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when interviews are scheduled.
Salary : $76,196 - $121,068
