Assistant Professor, Nursing

College of the Redwoods; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Redwoods invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing. The successful candidate will teach in ADN, LVN, CNA, and PT programs and may receive additional training in Pediatrics, OB, Med/Surg, Psychiatric Nursing, and Simulation as needed.

The college supports updating expertise in the required specialty areas with appropriate credentials. The position is a full-time, 10-month commitment that is paid over 12 months, including winter and spring

Qualifications

• Master's in nursing or bachelor’s in nursing with master’s in health education or health science or equivalent.
• Minimum qualifications per the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Willingness to train in pediatrics, OB, medical-surgical, psychiatric nursing and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Teach in ADN, LVN, CNA and PT programs as needed.
• Possible training in additional specialty areas as required.
• Teaching assignments may include evening and weekend clinical hours.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Learning management software

Flexibility in teaching areas

Education

Master's in nursing

Bachelors in nursing + Master's in health education/science

Equivalent qualifications or BRN minimums

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

The successful candidate for this full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor, Nursing position will be responsible for teaching in all nursing programs as needed (ADN, LVN, CNA, PT). Additional training and approval in specific contact areas may be required (Pediatrics, OB, Med/Surg, Psychiatric Nursing, and Simulation). Candidate should be willing to train in these areas as needed. College of the Redwoods is committed to helping candidates update their areas of expertise in the specialty areas who hold the necessary general nursing education/ experience qualifications. Teaching assignments may include evening and weekend clinical hours. This is a full-time 10-month commitment per year. This position will get paid over 12 months that also includes a winter break and spring break.Master's 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• College teaching experience
• Course development experience, as well as experience with course learning management software.

Start Date: Spring 2027

You will need the following information to complete the online process:

1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in the position and describing the candidate’s qualifications.
2. Professional résumé or curriculum vitae.
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application; official copies will be required of the successful candidate).
4. A statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Salary Schedules Placement of all faculty will be determined by Class (column) and Step as described below:

Class I: AA + 6 years occupational experience; and BA + 2 years of occupational experience.

Class II: MA; BA + 30 units post BA; BA + 4 years occupational experience; AA + 8 years occupational experience.

Class III: MA with 50 units post BA; BA + 50 units post BA; BA + 6 years occupational experience; AA + 10 years occupational experience.

Class IV: MA with 70 units post BA; BA + 70 units post BA; BA + 8 years occupational experience. 3.9.2.1 For all Classes, all degrees and units must be from regionally accredited (or equivalent) institutions of higher education.

3.9.2.2 For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor’s Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor’s Degree.

3.9.2.3 Nursing faculty and those faculty whose initial assignment is in disciplines the Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges identifies as “disciplines in which a master’s degree is not generally expected or available” may be credited in class placement for years of full-time, paid occupational experience. 3.9.2.3.1 Full-time, paid occupational experience as an apprentice qualifies for credit toward column placement.

3.9.2.3.2 Experience as a teaching or laboratory assistant does not count towards initial salary placement.

3.9.2.3.3 Experience years as an intern paid or unpaid do not count as occupation years.

3.9.3 Step Placement: Up to seven steps may be credited to a faculty member for prior teaching experience. Maximum step placement for teaching experience is step 7.

3.9.3.1 Credit for college teaching experience will be computed as one step for each one year of experience.

3.9.3.2 Credit for high school teaching experience will be computed as one step for each two years of experience.

3.9.4 Initial salary schedule placement for a faculty member occurs prior to the first day of employment with the District as a faculty member. Documentation of education and of prior work experience that may affect initial class and step placement must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 30 days of signing the Initial Employment Agreement. Only work experience completed prior to the first day of employment with the district can be considered. The District shall provide notice to new faculty of this requirement. If documentation is received after the 30 days, changes to step/ class placement will take effect the following semester.

3.9.5 Step Advancement: Faculty will advance one step per year of paid service with the District.