Continuing Education: Allied Health Instructor (Contract)

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The San Diego Community College District invites applications for an Allied Health: Contract Instructor-Noncredit. This 10‑month, 1.0 FTE position is located at Harbor View Campus with potential multi-campus assignment.

The instructor will teach nursing‑related noncredit courses, design curriculum, and participate in program development to support adult education and workforce pathways in healthcare careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with nursing experience or equivalent.
• 2 years nursing experience required; 6 years with an Associate degree.
• CA Designated Subjects credential authorizing nursing instruction preferred.
• Current California RN or LVN license required.
• Experience meeting minimum qualifications within last five years recommended.

Responsabilités

• Teach courses in accordance with catalog/course outlines.
• Assist in curriculum development and program review.
• Mentor other faculty within the discipline.
• Maintain student records and communicate with diverse learners.
• Participate in governance committees and professional development.

Connaissances

Nursing experience

Diversity and inclusion

Curriculum development

Formation

Bachelor’s degree + RN/LVN nursing experience

CA Designated Subjects credential (Nursing)

Current CA RN or LVN license

Outils

Online application portal

Description du poste

Allied Health: Contract Instructor-Noncredit

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History;
• Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;
• Three references listed within the application. Reference information includes name, company name, position title, phone number, email address, and relationship to the applicant;
• Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts. Transcripts must be legible and clearly state the institution name and degree(s) completed;
• Unofficial Graduate Transcriptions. Transcripts must be legible and clearly state the institution name and degree(s) completed; AND,
• Submission of RN or LVN license.
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable).
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (required if applicable).

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 11/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title

Classification Title Allied Health: Contract Instructor-Noncredit

Working Title

Working Title Continuing Education Instructor, Allied Health

SDCCD offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT -Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and condition (s) of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0

Job Duration

Job Duration 10 Months

Position Number:

Position Number: 001737

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT/Cont Ed Faculty

Range

Range (na)

Position Type

Department

Department Healthcare Careers

The Position

The San Diego Community College District is accepting applications for an Associate Professor, Allied Health Care / Certified Nursing Assistant, 100%, 10-month assignment.

The current vacancy exists at Harbor View Campus and applicants should understand that they may be assigned to any Continuing Education campus.

Assignment may include day, evening, weekend hours, and/or off-campus responsibilities. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs. (This may be a split assignment between several campuses.)

Applications accepted for this position may be considered for identical vacancies that occur throughout Continuing Education during the current academic year. Continuing Education campuses offer adults the opportunity to renew their learning experiences through noncredit vocational, basic skills, life skills and enrichment classes throughout the city of San Diego.From San Diego College of Continuing Education President Dr. Tina M. King:
Established in 1914, San Diego College of Continuing Education ( SDCCE ) is among the oldest and largest noncredit institutions in the nation, serving approximately 20,000 students annually at seven campuses across the city of San Diego, at various community locations, and online. As the adult education arm of the San Diego Community College District, our students are among the most diverse in California—culturally, ethnically, and educationally–and our college is proud to be playing a preeminent role in alleviating poverty in our community.

San Diego College of Continuing Education commits to student success and community enrichment by providing tuition-free, accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and support services to diverse learners in pursuit of lifelong learning, training, career advancement, and pathways to for-credit colleges. Our programs are specialized to address essential areas of adult education and workforce development, including short-term career training in priority industry sectors; English as a Second Language; basic skills; an Emeritus program for those 55 years old or older; and Disability Support Programs and Services. The San Diego College of Continuing Education’s career training programs alone contribute a quarter-billion dollars to the San Diego regional economy each year. San Diego College of Continuing Education was one of the first noncredit institutions in the U.S. to be separately accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( WASC ), recognized for its impactful community presence, innovative programs, and commitment to transforming lives through accessible education and career pathways.

At San Diego College of Continuing Education, we are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success. Joining SDCCE means becoming part of a dynamic team that is deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community. Candidates who believe that they can demonstrate this commitment are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit:

Mission Statement: https://sdcce.edu/about/mission-statement You Belong: https://sdcce.edu/organization/you-belong President’s Office: https://sdcce.edu/organization/president Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Under the direction of a Dean, the Continuing Education Instructor teaches courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog descriptions and course outlines. The assignment includes: assisting in designing, providing, and supporting faculty and staff development activities; developing curriculum; participating in curriculum and program review; participating in activities to improve articulation between programs within the District; researching and recommending purchase of instructional equipment and materials; serving as a mentor to other faculty members within the discipline; taking initiative in developing new methods of promoting instructional excellence and academic achievement; planning and presenting theory in the classroom; providing clinical supervision in clinical settings; teaching and evaluating students in all phases of
courses within the Healthcare Careers department; maintaining student records and files; establishing effective working relationships with students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; assisting in planning and organizing program activities; demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills; serving on shared governance committees (e.g. hiring, matriculation, Academic Senate); participating as a peer evaluator; participating in professional development activities on a regular basis.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position must show evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years nursing experience; OR,
• Associate degree AND six (6) years nursing experience; OR,
• Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Nursing; AND ,
• A current and valid California RN or LVN license; AND ,
• Have a minimum of two years experience as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the last five years. One (1) of the two years must be as a licensed nurse providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or other long-term care setting; AND ,
• Have completed or have the ability to complete either twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses approved by the Board of Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in nursing; OR, completion of a course in adult teaching from an accredited educational institution.
  Please note: Final appointment of this position will be dependent upon approval as an Instructor from the California Department of Health Services or California Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians.

NOTE : All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions, unless otherwise specified.

Desired Qualifications

Experience teaching in a nurse assistant training, vocational nurse training, psychiatric technician training or registered nurse training program

Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.

Equivalency Form: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590569.pdf

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

NACES Link: https://naces.org/
ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/

• A current and valid California RN or LVN license; AND ,
• [If possess] Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Nursing.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx ) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures

Variable, depending on assignment.
Include classroom and clinical instructional settings

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History;
• Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;
• Three references listed within the application. Reference information includes name, company name, position title, phone number, email address, and relationship to the applicant;
• Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts. Transcripts must be legible and clearly state the institution name and degree(s) completed;
• Unofficial Graduate Transcriptions. Transcripts must be legible and clearly state the institution name and degree(s) completed; AND ,
• Submission of RN or LVN license.
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable).
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (required if applicable).

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Posting open until November 01
Application Screening: Week of November 17, 2026
First Interviews: Week of December 07

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND ,
• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

CalPERS Link: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement
CalSTRS Link: https://www.calstrs.com/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements-faq

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

Posting Number

Posting Number AC01188

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

Résumé

Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)

Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

Optional Documents

Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

Equivalency Request (required if applicable)

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials 2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)
  • Yes
  • No
• * I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.
  • Yes
  • No
• * We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please list the titles of nursing/allied health/nurse assistant or other healthcare related courses you have taught.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * List any courses/continuing education units you have completed in the area of teaching and/or learning theory. Include the title of the course, course length and brief description of course content.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How would you develop an assignment that considers students of diverse, cultural, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds? What would this assignment look like?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe how you would manage a situation where you disagree with a policy, procedure, or instructional approach presented by a colleague or peer.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe an experience you had with a challenging student or patient. What was the challenge? What actions did you take? What was the outcome of your intervention?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Please provide an example that demonstrates your cultural competency and ability to serve a diverse student population, including students with disabilities, LGBTQ+ students, and students from historically underrepresented groups.

  (Open Ended Question)

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division