Instructor - Nursing Pediatrics ( Merritt )

Job Title Instructor - Nursing Pediatrics ( Merritt ) Time Base 1.0 FTE ;10 months Compensation Salary Range: $72,148 .- $97,444/yr. Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background. Position Type Academic Department Dean Academic Pathway & Student Success (654) City Oakland State CA Job Description Summary



Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lecture and clinical courses in the nursing program in a manner consistent with the department’s standards. The assignment may include teaching within any of the nursing programs.
• Maintain competency in nursing specialties.
• Coordinate the specialty content for the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program.
• Fully participate in all aspects of the nursing programs, including development of policies and procedures, planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating all aspects of the program.
• Facilitate the implementation of the evaluation plan of the nursing programs, including monitoring admissions and selection procedures, attrition and retention of students, and performance of graduates in meeting community needs.

• Assume responsibility and accountability for instruction, evaluation of students, planning and implementing curriculum content.
• Participate in division/college/district committees to contribute towards the enrichment of the College, the community, and the profession.

Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment. Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advance teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.
The Instructor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures;
• Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive precollegiate program;
• Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District;
• Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology;
• Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty, as part of course development and depending on need, by participating in an industry advisory committee for a program, working with inter-segmental education partners-such as high school, adult school and other colleges- and industry partners to design and implement effective basic skills curricula and career pathways in the discipline, etc.); and
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications 1. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach nursing courses.(THE CREDENTIAL WILL NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TENURE)
OR
2. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing OR 3. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing AND
Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in health education or health science

4 The minimun qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher OR
5 The equivalent qualifications (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.) Note: Foreign Degree(s) must be evaluated by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service.
6 Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students Desirable Qualifications
1. At least one (1) year experience in teaching courses related to nursing or completion of a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.

2. Must be eligible for or hold a California Registered Nurse (RN) license.

3. Three (3) years experience within the last 5 years as a registered nurse, providing direct patient care; or equivalent experience and/or education.
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