Part-time Faculty Pool: Certified Nursing Assistant

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,370 - 116,806; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time faculty member for the Certified Nursing Assistant program. The ideal candidate will provide effective instruction and maintain student records while engaging in professional activities. Qualifications include a Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in nursing. This position offers flexible teaching hours and the opportunity to impact student learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet California Department of Public Health requirements.
• Promote culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles.
• Current technology skills related to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and effective instruction.
• Maintain student attendance and records.
• Participate in curriculum development.

Skills

Effective instruction

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Technology skills

Education

Master’s degree with professional experience

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of LVN/RN experience

Associate’s degree with 6 years of LVN/RN experience

Job description

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool: Certified Nursing Assistant

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 20250015

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Allied Health, Child Development, Kinesiology and Public Safety

Open pool for academic year 2025-2026. Additional compensation for Doctorate.

Merced College describes itself as a forward-thinking institution committed to innovation, student success, and meaningful community engagement.

General Description

This is a part-time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Allied Health, Child Development, Kinesiology and Public Safety. The professor must integrate the basic principles of nursing into classroom and clinical instruction, assume responsibility for students in clinical facilities, and maintain communication between facilities and the College. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies; maintain regular and substantive contact with students.
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records in the Learning Management System (grades and syllabi).
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations.
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods.
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum.
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials.
• Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees.
• Represent the college within the Merced community and professional circles.
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program to improve student learning outcomes.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master’s degree.
• Any Bachelor’s degree AND two years of full-time experience as LVN or RN OR
• Any Associate’s degree AND six years of full-time experience as LVN or RN.
• Must meet California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements.
• CDPH requirements: 1337.15. (a) A person who provides instruction or training as part of a certified nurse assistant precertification training program may be any licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse with no less than two years of nursing experience, including at least one year in care of chronically ill or elderly patients in relevant settings.
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to foster an inclusive learning and work environment.

Preferred:

• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and willingness to pursue future technological developments.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages. (No links to external sites provided in this refined description.)

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications (cover letter).
• Resume.
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted).
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Official copies are not required unless hired.
• Diversity Statement describing how your experience contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page.
• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation if applicable.
• Equivalency Review Form if applicable.

Employee Benefits & Conditions

Employee Benefits: Sick leave accrues for part-time faculty on an hourly basis.

Condition of Employment: Fingerprinting and tuberculosis testing may be required; verification of identity and right to work in the U.S. is required; offers are subject to Board of Trustees approval; applicant must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process.

Equal Opportunity

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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