Instructor in Nursing Science/Clinical Practice (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 4,800 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking instructors for Nursing Science/Clinical Practice in a part-time pool across Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura campuses. Positions are non-contract, temporary, and intended for upcoming Summer/Fall/Spring terms.

We invite applications on an ongoing basis for future vacancies; the pool will be used for candidate consideration when a vacancy arises within the academic year. Applicants from previous pools should reapply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or an associate degree and six years of professional experience, or the equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction to students through lecture, laboratory, or performance courses.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and study skills.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on inquiries.
• Plan and organize instruction per approved course outlines and outcomes.
• Maintain and submit data and reports related to course progress.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials in collaboration with discipline faculty and order materials as needed.
• Revise and update course content in line with new theory and industry developments.
• Update syllabi and collaborate with faculty to assess student outcomes.
• May participate in curriculum development and attend department meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation activities.
• May provide work direction to others.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

California Community College Teaching Credential

Job description

Instructor in Nursing Science/Clinical Practice (Part-TimePool)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary:

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00112

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: Continuous

Description

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for futureconsideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at anyof our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applicationssubmitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027 semesters and may beconsidered if a vacancy becomes available within the academicyear.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you willneed to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor(Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroominstruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose offacilitating the attainment of their academic or vocationalobjectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Codesections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may beemployed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a publiccommunity college district serving residents throughout VenturaCounty. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College,and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-yearcolleges and universities; career technical training, basic skillsinstruction; as well as community service, economic development,and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, andskills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that adiverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotesacademic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and workenvironment for its employees, contractors, students, and thecommunity it serves. With the understanding that a diversecommunity fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutualunderstanding and respect, and provides role models for allstudents, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverseand qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff memberswho are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage inany employment practice that discriminates against any employee orapplicant for employment on the basis of ethnic groupidentification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status,ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex,religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteranstatus, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, orperformance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities,communication skills, and higher order thinking skills amongstudents through appropriate assignments and activities inone-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructionalsettings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, otherinstitutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, andeffective study skills; refer students to support services,programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting courseobjectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in atimely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or duringestablished consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlinesand student learning outcomes to maximize student learning inalignment with department, college, and district goals; implementthe student performance objectives as listed on the official courseoutline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, andstudent learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reportsrelated to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks,manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, withdiscipline faculty; order instructional materials according tocampus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction inaccordance with new theory, application, and industry developmentswithin the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performanceindicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provideinput into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department,division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation relatedactivities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for thediscipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Boardof Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professionalexperience OR any associate degree and six yearsof professional experience OR the equivalent*; OR possession of a valid California CommunityCollege Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience includes teaching experience. Therequirement is for the stated number of years of full‑time experience or the equivalent in part‑time experience. Unpaidexperience may be counted if it entailed responsibilities substantially similar to those of relevant paid positions in thefield. A "year" means that period of time which in that occupation is accepted by contract or general agreement as a regular work year for that occupation on a full‑time basis.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college oruniversity.

If you have competed your education at an institution outsideof the United States, please see the section below titled "ForeignTranscripts" for additional information.

EQUIVALENCY

The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire toselect outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates mayattain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and otheraccomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equalto the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidateswhose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly aslisted above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualificationsare encouraged to complete and submit the SupplementalQuestionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review by the DistrictwideEquivalency Committee.

Example: Minimum Qualifications statement: "Master's degree inagriculture". Candidate's transcripts statement: "Master's degree in agriculturalscience". This candidate MUST complete the SupplementalQuestionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered. When completing the form, besure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent tothe required minimum qualifications. Do not assume that you do notneed to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency becauseyour degree is similar to a degree stated in the minimumqualifications. Degree titles that are not an exact match will notbe considered outside of the equivalency process. The equivalency review is an independent process for district wide disciplines that is separate from the recruitmentprocess to fill a vacancy. A subcommittee of discipline experts that is coordinated by an Academic Senate President will review theequivalency materials and make a recommendation as to whether or not the applicant demonstrated they have qualifications that areequivalent to those shown in the minimum qualifications section ofthe job posting. For disciplines that are unique to a specificcampus the equivalency may be done by the hiring committee alongwith an Academic Senate President. Please be aware that the hiringcommittee may not be able to wait for the results from theequivalency review due to various time constraints and may need to tomove forward with the recruitment process.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, please review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 7211.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

If a vacancy in this discipline becomes available at one of thecampuses, the applications in this pool will be reviewed by thehiring department. Only complete application packets that inclu through the required documents and that meet the minimum qualifications (or that have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. The candidates deemed most qualified for theposition will be invited to an interview. When completing theapplication and the supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon theinformation provided.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you need assistance using the online application system pleasecontact the GovernmentJobs.com applicant support line at [phone] between the hours of 6 AM to 5 PM, Pacific Time, Mondaythrough Friday.

All applicants, including previous and current VCCCDemployees, must submit the following documents withtheir application in order to be considered. Please be aware thatthe hiring committee will NOT have access to materials kept in District personnel files, such as transcripts, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included in your applicationpacket. All required documents must be submitted by theapplicant. You may submit a new application once every 24hours, but it must have all of the attachments as listed below. Failure to submit these materials may result in disqualification. Please note that only the most recent application submitted will be considered.

1. A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. All sections of the application must be filled out. Resumes are nota substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application.
2. Cover Letter. The cover letter of must include the following: A) the date, yourname, and the position and locations for which you are applying, B)address your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverseacademic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college students, and C) provide thescreening committee with an understanding of how you willcontribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCDcommunity.
3. Resume
4. Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, they should beuploaded with your application materials. We will not acceptconfidential letters of recommendation.
5. Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable). Please see the section titled "Equivalency" under the minimumqualifications above.
6. Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree wasconferred, or the degree will not be considered for the purpose ofdetermining if you meet minimum qualifications. Copies of diplomaswill not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. If the qualifyingdegree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degreebefore you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that statethe title of the degree you are working toward obtaining andindicate the anticipated completion date in your response to theassociated supplemental question provided during the applicationprocess. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working untilofficial transcripts have been received.
7. Foreign transcripts. If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education AccreditatioN (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated,please review the list of agencies approved forforeign transcript evaluation.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated,please review the list of agencies approved forforeign transcript evaluation.

PAY PHILOSOPHY

Starting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educationalachievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is withinthe starting salary range. Further advancements are based onlongevity and educational growth. Please review the Explanation of Salary Placement for Part-Time Faculty for more information.

STARTING SALARY

Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,408 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview processwho require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, mustnotify the Ventura County Community College District HumanResources Department in writing at least two business days prior tothe interview. Those applicants needing such accommodations shoulddocument this request in an email to [e-mail] andinclude an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodationneeded to participate in the selection process.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD,including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Academic Careers page.

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