Associate Degree Nursing Instructor

Shasta College / Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta College in Redding, CA invites applications for a full-time nursing faculty position starting Spring 2027. The successful candidate will teach nursing courses, participate in ongoing program improvement, and advance student success in a diverse learning environment.

Candidates must hold a master's in nursing (or equivalent BRN-approved credentials), maintain an active California RN license, and demonstrate teaching experience or educator preparation.

Qualifications

• Master's in nursing or equivalent with BRN qualification preferred.
• Active California RN license required.
• Experience teaching nursing courses or clinical teaching expected.
• Remediation options available to meet BRN content requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses and participate in processes that improve instruction and programs.
• Support student success and program completion.
• Contribute to the college's equity and inclusion goals and mission.

Skills

RN license CA

Clinical teaching

Pediatrics content

Obstetrics content

Teaching readiness

Education

Master's in nursing

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

Board of Registered Nursing qualifications

Job description

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 393,000 vs. California state average of 770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and that serves a diverse student population.

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full-time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.

START DATE:

This position is anticipated to start the beginning of the Spring 2027 semester.

Education Required

• 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.

Master's degree with a teaching component is preferred, but not required. Successful applicants without a teaching component will be required to complete an approved Board of Registered Nursing Instructional Remediation Plan or demonstrate that they have taught theory in a pre- or post-licensure program to meet this qualification.

Discipline-Specific Requirements

• Active California RN license.

• One (1) year continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years as an RN providing direct patient care OR 1 (one) academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience providing direct patient care in the clinical facility.

• A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.

• Completion of at least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing (if there is a practicum teaching RN student, practicum can be counted towards the one required year).

This position requires content expertise in both pediatrics and obstetrics. Should the candidate meet the minimum qualifications for one, but not the other, they will need to remediate. BRN content requirements are as follows:

A content expert must be an approved Instructor with a master's degree in the designated nursing area (e.g. a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner can meet the Content Expert Requirements for pediatrics without any additional requirements).

Lacking a master's degree in the designated nursing area, this requirement can be met by completing one of the following two options:

• Option 1:

  1. 30 hours of continuing education in the nursing content area OR completing 2 semester units or 3 quarter units of nursing education related to the designated nursing content area, AND

  2. Two hundred forty (240) hours of clinical experience within the previous three (3) years in the designated nursing area OR have a minimum of one (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years.

• Option 2:

  1. Possession of a national certification in the designated nursing area from an accredited organization, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AND

  2. Completing two hundred forty (240) hours of clinical experience within the previous three (3) years in the designated nursing area; OR have a minimum of one (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years.

To be considered a candidate for a Faculty position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:

• Online Application with the following materials attached:

• Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement

• Current resume and/or placement file

• College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application) The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses.