Nursing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track), Citrus College, Glendora, CA

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Nursing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track)

Citrus College, Glendora, CA

Placement/Range: Salary to be determined by the candidate's proper placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule which is based on education and experience, and can be found at the Citrus College website.

Pay Rate:

Benefits: The District provides a comprehensive program of fringe benefits including major medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and eligible dependents. Life insurance provided for employee only.

A Complete Application Packet Includes:

Resume

Cover Letter

Transcripts

Optional Applicant Documents Other Document (s): Licenses and Certificates

Position Summary: The Health Sciences Department at Citrus College is currently expanding. The newly approved registered nursing program will maximize the department's ability to offer a complete career ladder in nursing. This educational opportunity will develop the social, technical and professional skills required of a licensed professional nurse. The Health Sciences Department offers programs that include entry-level career certification in several areas, and preparation for State licensure for both the vocational and registered nurse.

The Citrus College Associate Degree Registered Nursing (ADN) Program has received approval from the California Community College Chancellor's Office and initial approval from the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). In addition, the Citrus College Vocational Nursing Program is accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Successful completion of either program qualifies students for examination for licensure.

This tenure track nursing instructor position will begin in the 2008 Spring semester. It is a 10-month (175 days) assignment, which includes a variety of courses, and will require the selected candidate to teach across programs. The assignments and schedules, as determined by the District, may consist of day, evening, and weekend hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain professional and ethical academic standards.

Provide class and clinical instruction in accordance with established course outlines and Board Regulations.

Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.

Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and student records and submit them in accordance with published deadlines.

Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations according to curriculum standards set by the District and The Board of Registered Nursing.

Involve technology in the learning process when appropriate.

Teach students with diverse backgrounds.

Participate actively in staff development and professional growth programs.

Participate in recruitment activities.

Meet obligation with regard to grade reporting, scheduled classes, required office hours, and other directions provided by the Director of Health Sciences.

Active involvement in all aspects of program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Perform other professional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;

Possession of a Master's degree or higher that includes course work in nursing, education or administration AND

A minimum of one year of continuous full-time experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care AND

Completion of at least one year (two semesters/three quarters) experience teaching pre- or post-licensure courses/clinical rotations related to registered nursing or a course which includes practice in teaching nursing AND

Possession of a valid, active license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and stay current with technical developments.

Internet navigation knowledge and skill.

Knowledge of and experience with standard microcomputer software on the Microsoft Windows platform.

Education and Experience: Refer to Minimum Qualifications.

Physical Abilities:

Licenses and Certificates: Refer to Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.

Other Document(s): Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

If you are providing letters of recommendation, please scan and upload them under "Other Documents". Please be sure to scan all letters of recommendation into one file, resize the file to 72 dpi, and make sure the file is less than 2MB.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documents, and those additional documents you choose to include, are attached BEFORE clicking the "Finished Attaching Documents" button and confirming. It is advisable to attach all "Optional" documents first, and then "Required" documents once you are ready to click on the "Finished Attaching Documents" button and confirm.

Additional documents CANNOT be added to your electronic application packet once you click on "Finished Attaching Documents" and receive your confirmation number; so, please be sure you have all documents you will upload handy and in an electronic format (and that all document-types to be uploaded are less than 2MB in size) before reaching the upload page. If you do not have all your documents handy at the time you are applying for the position, we advise you to click on "Finish Attaching Documents Later". Be sure, however, to finish attaching your documents BEFORE the close or first consideration date for the position. Please remember, you will not be able to attach additional document after you have selected "Finished Attaching Documents" and have received a confirmation number, and you will not be able to apply for a position after the position has closed.

Please note: should an applicant apply for a position more than once, only the most recently received application packet will be the one screened for completeness. All others will be deemed inactive, and will not be considered, regardless of completeness.

We regret we are unable to accept faxed, emailed, mailed, or hand delivered application materials outside the online Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Only application materials submitted through this electronic format will be accepted. Exception: The Citrus College Form 101 must be mailed or hand delivered to the Director of Human Resources in a sealed, confidential envelope.

This position is in the faculty bargaining unit. All CCFA bargaining unit members pay either union dues or an agency fee.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the time the interview appointment is scheduled.

About Transcripts: Transcripts need not be official. Candidates must submit all transcripts (need not be official) which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications for this position. Official transcripts will be required at the time of the job offer. Transcripts must be from the awarding institution and must show that the degree has been awarded or conferred. Degree must be earned from an accredited institution or an equivalent foreign institution by the screening date. All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript by the indicated screening date. Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English AND evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bonafide U.S. evaluation service.

Selection Procedure:

A screening panel will review application packages and select a limited number of qualified candidates for an interview.

Each candidate will be asked to make a presentation on a topic of the panel's choice. The candidate will be informed of the topic when an interview appointment is scheduled.

Each candidate will be asked to provide a sample of his or her writing ability just prior to the interview.

Travel costs must be borne by the applicant.

Final candidates will be interviewed by the Superintendent/President.

If selected as a finalist, the candidate permits the District to contact the current and former employer(s) to investigate past employment history.

Apply online at: https://employment.citruscollege.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50533

Since its founding in 1915, Citrus College has been sustained by a community of individuals working in a wide variety of academic and non-academic positions to fulfill its mission. Each person's contributions are vital to preserve an environment that supports teaching, encourages learning, and brings a sense of accomplishment to employees and students alike.

Our success as a College depends directly on what our employees do. As members of this unique community, we take pride in providing excellent service to students, visitors and each other.

Citrus College is actively engaged in diversifying its staff and faculty. Citrus College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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