Nursing Instructor (Pediatrics/Medical Surgical)

Salary: $78,506.95 - $112,772.49 Annually
Location : Menifee, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03085
Department: Nursing
Division: Instruction
Opening Date: 02/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Level: 10-12
Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To): 1-5
Weekly Hours: Varies (TBD)
Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop): Varies (TBD)
Contract Length: 10 months
Occupational Group: F Faculty
Position Type: R Regular
Categorically Funded: No

JOB SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Instructor located at our campus in Menifee, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a Nursing Instructor to teach and develop courses in Nursing (Pediatrics/Medical Surgical). This is a full-time tenure track-track academic position. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours and Associate Degree Program activities are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus classes, and online classes.

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year.

While this current vacancy is expected at the Menifee ValleyCampus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility.

The start date for this position will be Fall 2025 (August). Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

This position is in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association. For more information, please visit their websites https://www.cta.org/andhttp://www.nea.org
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Classroom Duties:

• Provide instruction that includes lecture and laboratory classes in Nursing (Pediatrics & Medical Surgical) in accordance with established Mt. San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlines and in compliance with California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) curriculum requirements
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus
• Effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds

Interaction with Students Outside Of Class:

• Advise students on academic and career matters
• Assist in outreach and articulation with District high schools, four-year colleges and universities
• Post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Comply with BRN requirements related to advising, mentoring and modeling of professional behavior

Out-Of-Class Duties:

• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submit them according to District and BRN published guidelines
• Prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus and in accordance with regulatory agency requirements associated with the Associate Degree Nursing Program
• Attend and participate in Associate Degree Nursing Program meetings as mandated by the BRN

Professional and Curriculum Development:

• Maintain currency in field as mandated by the BRN
• Develop, maintain and evaluate curriculum
• Maintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomes
• Interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology, and materials
• Work with peers in higher education, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning:

• Promote equity and student success through the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Create communities of practice with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction to develop and implement effective instructional methods, technologies, and materials, in purposeful assessment at the course, program, and institutional levels
• Foster significant, long-lasting learning for students

Interaction with Colleagues:

• Participate in campus/college governance by serving on campus/college committees
• Participate in professional development, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies
• Maintain written records of interaction and communication with associate faculty and hospital facility colleagues regularly and in accordance with the BRN
• At all times demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and demonstrate respect for staff, colleagues and the teaching profession
• Comply with ANA code of Ethics, the Nurse Practice Act, BRN and NLN faculty requirements which supersede college and faculty association requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's degree in nursing; (attach transcripts) OR

A Bachelor's degree in nursing AND a Master's degree in health education or health science; (attach transcripts)OR

The Equivalent; OR

The minimum qualification as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher; AND

Direct patient care experience (within the last five (5) years) in Pediatrics which can be met by:

one (1) year of professional experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the Pediatrics specialty; OR

one (1) academic year of registered nurse level teaching experience OR

its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency in Pediatrics, AND

Direct patient care experience (within the last five (5) years) in Medical Surgical which can be met by:

one (1) year of professional experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the Medical Surgical specialty; OR

one (1) academic year of registered nurse level teaching experience OR

its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency in Medical Surgical, AND

Completion of at least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing; OR

completion of post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing; AND

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong academic preparation in Nursing as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate level coursework

Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of Nursing courses

Recent (within the last 5 years) teaching experience in Nursing at an accredited college or university, community college experience preferred

Demonstrated commitment to diverse teaching methods and learning styles

Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in Nursing and the instruction of Nursing

Demonstrated commitment to community college education, as evidenced in personal and/or professional experience

Demonstrated excellence in teaching (enthusiasm, knowledge of subject matter, student motivational skills and ability to teach students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds)

Interest in and/or ability to use relevant and modern technology in Nursing instruction

Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to such issues of diversity as academic preparedness, culture, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstances, and disability

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and students

ACADEMIC EQUIVALENCY

Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators for California Community Colleges are established by the Chancellor's Office. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications to teach in a desired discipline but feel that they possess the equivalent of qualifications, may attach an Application for Equivalence. Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications. The conclusive evidence must be as clear and reliable as college transcripts.
Applicants may view the Chancellor's Office minimum qualifications, and Academic Equivalency related forms and policies by viewing the Academic Equivalency link on the Human Resources web page.
Due to defined timelines involved in full time academic recruitments, we encourage early submission of a petition within the posting window to allow time for consideration and/or review. Please note, submission of a Petition for Equivalence with an application packet does not guarantee approval or advancement through a recruitment process. The Board of Trustees assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is generally performed in an indoor classroom that may also include working in a lab setting.

Physical:Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom and or lab setting and may travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment; to operate classroom equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision:See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
THE COLLEGE

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BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees. Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation.

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