Nursing Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (ESCC)

Kern Community College District; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 92,299; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time Nursing Instructor for its adjunct pool. The role involves teaching nursing courses in various formats and engaging in curriculum development. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's in Nursing or equivalent, with a strong focus on diverse student engagement and effective communication. This position offers a salary of $67.00 per hour, and applications are accepted on a continuous basis for upcoming assignments.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualifications.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Knowledge of technology that benefits education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in nursing topics for various class formats.
• Engage in student recruitment and curriculum development.
• Maintain subject matter currency through professional development.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Effective communication skills

Curriculum development

Assessment of student learning outcomes

Education

Master's in nursing

Bachelor's in nursing AND Master's in health education or health science

Job description

Nursing Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (ESCC)

Job Number: FY22-2300403

Location: Bishop, CA

Department: Allied Health (ALDH)

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Basic Function

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

Representative Duties

The successful applicants will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of nursing topics. This position is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff assignments for Cerro Coso Community College.

This may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Other Duties

• Participation in student recruitment and articulation programs;


• Maintaining subject matter currency;


• Developing and revising curriculum;


• Using computer and multimedia technology;


• Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in nursing;


• Or Bachelor's in nursing AND Master's in health education or health science;


• Or the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher;


• OR the equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form. Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges;


• AND a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;


• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.


• Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population;


• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;


• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities;


• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;


• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;


• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;


• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program;


• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Completed Online Application for Employment form;


• Current resume;


• Copy of legible transcripts.

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: 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.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

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Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4015384/nursing-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-escc. Emails will not be accepted.