Nursing Instructor

Nursing Instructor

Salary: $83,818.00 - $117,966.00 Annually

Location: Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, CA

Job Type: SC - Faculty (Full-Time)

Job Number: 202400305

Office, Division, or School: SC - School of Health and Wellness

Opening Date: 03/04/2025

Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with any changes in District policy and/or the faculty collective bargaining agreement.

Teach Health and Wellness and related courses to a diverse student population.

The full-time nursing faculty will facilitate the operation of the nursing simulation lab, collaborating with faculty including course development, outcomes that include design, plan, schedule, implement simulation activities and student remediation.

Ensure adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current simulation best practice and safety measures.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions in support of student success.

Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience with relevant pedagogical techniques to engage diverse student populations such as African American, Chicanx and Latinx, Native Americans, Asian American and Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division/school, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.

Engage in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.

Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.

Maintain formal office hours; stay current on information as discussed in department and division/school meetings.

Provide an average of one (1) hour per week of college service that supports the division/school, college and/or District goals through active participation in one or more of the following categories: committee work on the department, division/school, college, and/or district level; non-classroom college, district, or community activities; department/division/school activities, events, or meetings; student club advisor activities or events.

Remain current in your discipline, of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications, Artificial Intelligence) as necessary to assist and support student success.

Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including comply with the applicable Course Outline of Record(s) (COR); respond to and evaluate student work regularly and consistently, inform students on a timely basis of their progress in the course throughout the term; and respond to student academic concerns, as appropriate, in a timely manner. Comply with district, college and division/school policies in the performance of duties.

Work cooperatively with staff and students.

Regular and consistent performance of the requirements of your position.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (A) through (C):

A. Master's in Nursing

OR

B. Bachelor's in Nursing AND Master's in Health Education or Health Science

OR

C. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (A) and/or (B) above. Candidates making an application based on equivalency must submit a Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination (Download PDF reader)in addition to all other required materials.

AND

2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications set by the Board of Registered Nursing:

1. Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration.

2. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by:

(A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area.

or

(B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.

3. Completion of at least one (1) years' experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.

4. Active California Registered Nursing License upon hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior full-time or full-time equivalent in teaching in a Registered Nurse Pre-licensure Program within the last five years.
• Clinical experience in Medical Surgical Nursing within the last two years.
• Clinical experience in a second specialty area such as Maternal Health, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics.
• Prior teaching experience with Simulation in an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) or similar program.
• One year experience in operation of simulation equipment including simulators, standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, SIM MAN 5G, etc.
• One year of experience in healthcare simulation as an educator or simulation technician.
• Certified Health Care Simulation Educator (CHSE) Certification or commitment to obtain CHSE within 2 years of hire date.
• Online Teaching Certification
• Technology competency: Google, Microsoft, CANVAS LMS, Microsoft TEAMS, ZOOM.

Application Procedure:

To be considered a candidate for this position, the following materials must be electronically uploaded:

• Completed South Orange County Community College District online application including education and experience.

• Cover letter.

• Current resume and/or curriculum vitae.

• Academic transcripts of all college level coursework showing date degree awarded from an accredited institution. For consideration, degree(s) must be awarded at the time of application, or applicant must complete the Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination form with online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. Successful candidate must provide official transcripts upon hire. Non-U.S. transcripts must include a certified U.S. evaluation (i.e., NACES agency: www.naces.org) at the time of application.

You will also be required to answer the following question:

How has your professional background and experience prepared you to be an effective instructor at a college that is committed to equity, values diversity, and expects inclusion?

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Please refer to job posting for more information, https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/socccd/jobs/4856368/nursing-instructor?keywords=nursing&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs