Nursing: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Employer-paid dental

Employer-paid vision

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

San Diego City College is seeking a 10-month Assistant Professor, Nursing to plan, organize, and teach nursing courses and clinical practice under approved outlines, adhering to Education Code and BRN regulations. Applicants must meet BRN qualifications and obtain approval to teach; immunization, background checks, CPR, and malpractice insurance must be current.

The position is contingent upon BRN approval and may be filled at other district facilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in nursing and Master’s in health education or health science, or the equivalent.
• Apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing to teach in the nursing program.
• Contingent upon BRN approval; clinically competent per CCR 1420.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach assigned courses in nursing and clinical settings.
• Provide student feedback, evaluate performance, and meet BRN regulations.
• Work under approved course outlines and Education Code requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s in nursing

Master’s in health education or health science

Board of Registered Nursing minimum qualifications

Job description

Nursing: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Classification Title

Nursing: Contract Instructor-College Credit

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 FTE

Job Duration

10 Months

Position Number

001430

FLSA Status

Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit

AFT/College Faculty

Range

na

Department

School of Math, Sci, Nursing

The Position

Applications are now being accepted for a 10-month Assistant Professor, Nursing position at San Diego City College. One of three colleges in the San Diego Community College District, City College is an urban campus minutes away from a world-class zoo and Balboa Park. It provides academic and vocational offerings to meet the needs of a diverse student population. While the current vacancy is at City College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor. In addition, applicants to this recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies during the academic year.

Major Responsibilities

Under direction, plan, organize, and teach assigned courses in an instructional field and clinical setting based on the discipline according to the approved course outlines, education code requirements, and faculty contract provisions; provide student feedback and guidance; evaluate students’ performance; and perform assigned duties. Must meet the California Board of Registered Nursing Regulations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Applicants must sign in to their California Breeze Account and apply for approval to teach in the nursing program from the California Board of Registered Nursing to become a nursing faculty member.
• The position is based on contingency upon approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• In accordance with CCR 1420 by the California Board of Registered Nursing, the approved Nursing Faculty must be “Clinically competent,” which means that the nursing program faculty member possesses and exercises the degree of learning, skill, care, and experience ordinarily possessed and exercised by staff-level registered nurses of the nursing area to which the faculty member is assigned.
• All requirements related to immunization, background check, CPR , and malpractice insurance must be current per American Databank/Complio and Clinical Facilities.
• According to the California Board of Registered Nursing’s California Code of Regulations (CCRs) 1420, "clinically competent " means that the nursing program faculty member possesses and exercises the degree of learning, skill, care, and experience ordinarily possessed and exercised by staff-level registered nurses of the nursing area to which the faculty member is assigned.

The Nursing Faculty must have:

1. A current and active Registered Nursing License issued by the Board of Registered Nursing in California.
2. Per the California Board of Registered Nursing’s 16 CCR 1425 states that Nursing Faculty must provide direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which they are assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year’s continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or(B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency; AND Completion of at least one (1) years’ experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
3. Demonstrate competency in the following nursing courses: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and/or Maternal Child Nursing (Obstetrics and Pediatric Nursing).

Requirements:

1. Once hired, the applicant must create a San Diego City College Nursing and Allied Health Consortium Education Account through AmericanData Bank /Complio (clinical partners’ requirements).
2. A Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in Nursing, Education, or Administration.
3. At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care or equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

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.

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.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California, a CPR certificate, and a Malpractice insurance certificate. A Master’s or higher degree from an accredited University.

Approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing is required for individuals aspiring to serve as a contracted nursing faculty member in the San Diego City College Nursing Education Program.

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.

Conditions of Employment

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

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on the 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 the first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices;
• 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

Additional Information

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

AC01191

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
• Syllabus
• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)
• Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)
• Current California RN License
• Current CPR/BLS card/certificate
• Malpractice insurance certificate
• References

Optional Documents

• Equivalency Request (required if applicable)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

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
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • No Response
  • SDCCD employment web site
  • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
  • CA Community Colleges Registry
  • Craig's List
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  • Professional organization/publication
  • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
  • SDCCD Employee
  • Job Fair
  • Other (list below)
• * Do you have an active Registered Nursing License in good standing issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have at least one year's experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a Master's degree in Nursing? AND at least one (1) year of continuous full-time experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct client care?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your leadership style when working with nursing students, faculty, and staff.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe what you see as the ideal community partnership with the nursing department at San Diego City College. How would you foster these relationships?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience in developing and implementing nursing education curricula (course outlines, assignments and exams, etc.), including the integration of simulation exercises and other critical thinking activities.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How can the integration of soft skills techniques provide valuable support to nursing students in their educational journey?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please indicate and describe your teaching experience if you have a specialty in the following areas: Medical-Surgical, Psych/Mental Health, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, or Geriatrics. (Open-ended Question)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * The San Diego Community College District has a diverse student, faculty, and classified professional population in terms of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and experience working with these diverse groups.

  (Open Ended Question)

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