What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Faculty/Tenure Track Instructor – Nursing, Mental Health/Fundamentals position at Santa Monica College?
Job Duties
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate expertise in mental health and medical surgical nursing content, both clinical and didactic, and serve as a content expert in this specialty at the health sciences/nursing department.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching/learning using evidence–based standards innovative teaching strategies.
- Participate in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation; participate in developing program policies and procedures.
- Contribute to systematic program evaluation reports and self-studies.
- Collaborate with peers in creating and sustaining a supportive learning environment for students and peers.
- Demonstrate commitment to excellence in nursing education by continual professional development and scholarly activities.
- Adhere to California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulations and approved to teach mental health/medical surgical nursing. Participate in all ongoing departmental and select institutional activities.
- Maintain office hours; schedule may include day, evening, and weekend classes, and/or short-term classes.
- Must be engaged in culturally responsive pedagogical strategies, embrace equity, diversity, and excellence of the academic community in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Engage in participatory governance processes and activities and serve on college committees as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to utilize mid and high-fidelity simulators as a teaching methodology.
- Ability to incorporate on-line teaching methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively and provide leadership as a member of a team to realize the program goals and objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with all college constituencies and members of the public.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of academic technology solutions. The ability to work with technical staff in developing or identifying technological solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to adopt a “hands-on” approach to completion of projects and tasks, to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility, and to balance multiple responsibilities.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills so as to be able to collect and analyze the appropriate data and information to ensure that projects are regularly assessed and improved.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Skill in resolving complex problems.
- Knowledge of contract management and project management principles.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others.
- Ability to think analytically, creatively, strategically, and to have a big picture perspective.
- Ability to successfully manage relationships and projects.
- Execute effective presentations.
Minimum Qualifications
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Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Nursing
- OR Bachelor’s in nursing AND Master’s in health education or health science
- OR the equivalent
- OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher
- Must have evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the socio-economic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college student population, including students for whom English is not their first language, first generation college students, and students with physical and/or learning disabilities as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.
- The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Meets minimum qualifications of the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in mental health-medical surgical nursing.
- Experience as a registered nurse within the last five years, with at least two years providing direct patient care in Mental health-medical-surgical.
- Meets the healthcare requirements of the clinical facilities, including but not limited to current vaccinations, background check, and drug testing.
- Be approved as a nursed educator by the BRN.
- Completion of a course in teaching techniques/methods offered at an accredited institution.
- Full-time teaching experience in nursing education.
- Knowledge of test construction and evaluation measures.
- Knowledge of curriculum development, contemporary nursing practice, and national health care standards.
- Ideal candidates will have recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.
- Prior experience as a project manager or similar.
- Experience within a community college environment is preferred.
- Demonstrate excellent analytical, organization, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Additional Information
Full-Time Faculty Application Requirements
A standard application consists of the following:
- Online District Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcript
Additional, job-specific items may be required. Please refer to the job posting for specific details.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received prior to the recruitment deadline.
Pay Philosophy
Starting salaries for Full-Time Faculty are based on a combination of experience (step) and educational (group) achievement. Initial placement is within the starting salary range and a minimum of step 5 within the applicable group. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.
FT Faculty Salary Schedule
This advertised salary range is based on the contracted regular semesters (Fall and Spring). Intersessions (Winter and/or Summer), additional teaching load, and/or substitute teaching may result in increased earning potential.
Diversity Statement
Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.
Please review our Diversity Report: Faculty/Staff Diversity Reports - Santa Monica College (smc.edu)
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3420 (Equal Employment Opportunity) may be accessed at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/governance/board-of-trustees/documents/board-policy-manual/board-policies/chapter-3-general-institution/BP-3420-EEO.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Equivalency Statement
The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications. If you are applying for the recruitment through equivalency based on work experience, you will be required to submit proof of your work history. For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/employment/documents/equivalency-statement-for-application.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Conditions of Employment
Appointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.
For more information about Santa Monica Community College:
https://www.smc.edu
https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/index.php
https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/diversity-equity-inclusivity/index.php
