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Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant / Coordinator

Company: Evergreen Valley College

Pay:
N/A

Location

Job Description:

Posting Date:

02-04-2009

Closing Date (by 5:00PM):

03-23-2009

First Review Date (if Open Until Filled):

Not applicable

Posting Number:

0010117

Work Location

Evergreen Valley College

Division:

Nursing and Allied Health

Position status:

Full-time

Academic Position Type:

Faculty Full-Time Tenure Track Position

Academic Position Term:

Regular 100% FTE 10-Months per year

Salary Range:

$58,846 - $75,481 Entry Level Annual Salary (2007-08 Academic Salary); Maximum Salary Potential $102,403. Note: Actual salary placement is based on candidate's verified education and experience.

Benefits Available:

Excellent benefits package which include cost of medical, dental, and vision for employee and dependents, and life insurance and income protection for employee (2007-08 Faculty/District collective bargaining agreement).

Employment Start Date:

Fall Semester 2009

Message from the Chancellor

"We value, honor and respect the multiple cultural traditions represented in our students' heritages. We stand for social justice, and we practice our conviction with kindness, patience, understanding and respect from our elders. We believe that our time-honored traditions are the way to peace. Being a microcosm of the world provides our region and our colleges with a powerful advantage in this new global economy, for the future belongs to those who can comfortably interact and effectively communicate with the peoples of the world.

"Come share your journey with us. If we succeed, our students shall travel through life displaying human qualities that encourage being tough, yet gentle, humble but bold, while being swayed always by beauty and truth."

Rosa G. Pérez, Chancellor

Position Summary

This faculty position is a full-time 100% FTE position as 90% Instructor and 10% Coordinator in the Certified Nursing Assistant Program located in the Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Evergreen Valley College.

The assignment may include day, evening and weekend responsibilities. This position is represented by the Faculty Association Unit, AFT 6157. Position requires travel between multiple locations.

Position Purpose:

Not applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach course assignments to include, but not limited to, pre-collegiate and transfer level as defined above.

2. Maintain currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility.

3. Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly and effectively.

4. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.

5. Teach students effectively.

6. Use methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter.

7. Use appropriate preparation and organizational skills in area of assignment.

8. Demonstrate commitment to professional development including but not limited to activities such as: participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc.

9. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district.

10. Meet all professional responsibilities.

11. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation and disabilities.

12. Work cooperatively within the college community with students, staff, faculty and administrators.

13. Foster a professional working environment.

14. Use effective communication skills.

15. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity, a respect for differences and the dignity of others.

16. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.

17. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings, within the work week, but not in conflict with the member's primary assignment.

18. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g., grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.

19. Submit and maintain appropriate office hours.

Job Duties Specific to the Position:

1. Instruct in a classroom setting, skills laboratory and skilled nursing facility.

2. Coordinate the program to maintain standards established by the California Department of Public Health.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Current valid California Board of Registered Nursing license (CA BRN)

2. Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience OR Associate's degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment

OR

The equivalent.

3. One year of full time experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility in addition to one (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing

OR

Two years of full-time experience as a registered nurse, at least one (1) year of which must be in the provision of direct patient care in a long-term care facility. The candidate must be willing, within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, to complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing and evaluating education programs in nursing. These must either be courses approved by the Board of Registered Nursing or courses administered by an accredited education institution. A transcript of successfully completed courses shall be sent to the Department of Health.

4. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve; and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.

5. Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Special Licenses, Certificates, etc.:

(See Minimum Qualifications Section)

Desired Qualifications:

1.Teaching experience in a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.

2. Staff development leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility.

3. Working knowledge of multi-media materials and computer-assisted instruction.

4. Ability to utilize technology as a teaching learning tool.

5. Home health care experience.

Job Category

Faculty and other instructional staff

Classified Position type:

Not Applicable

Classified Position term:

Not Applicable

Equivalency Information:

Equivalency: Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this positions. Application(s) for equivalency are required for any of the following reasons:

1. degrees are not in exact discipline required;

2. degree is in progress;

3. degrees were earned at a college/university not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U. S. Department of Education; and/or

4. degrees were earned at a college/university outside of the U.S.

Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.

More equivalency information, along with the form, can be obtained at http://www.sjeccd.org/HTML/District/Employment/Downloads/equiv_form.pdf.

Application Procedures, Notes and Contact Information

Application Information:

Interested applicants must submit the following materials online as prompted via the following URL: https://jobs.sjeccd.org by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date to be considered for the position:

Required Application Packet:

Note: Attach all documents to the online application.

1. Official San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Faculty Application completed and submitted online.

2. Resume of all professional preparation and experience.

3. Letter of Application expressing your interest in the position and stating specifically how you meet the qualifications.

4. Transcripts of graduate and undergraduate courses and degrees awarded. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for application purposes, but official transcripts are a condition of employment.

Note: If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript to attach, please provide this explanation in the attachment link, then FAX a legible copy to 408.223.6341 and/or mail for receipt (not postmark) by the closing date to Human Resources Employment Services Office, 4750 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135. To ensure the transcript is attached to your application, write the Job Posting Number on the transcript.

5. Application for equivalency, if applicable, and additional materials relevant for equivalency consideration.

Application and Selection Information

1. Submission of a complete online application packet to the Office of Human Resources: Attn. Employment Services by the closing date is the applicant's responsibility. Postmarks will not be accepted.

2. Incomplete or late documents will not receive committee consideration.

3. All materials become District property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only.

4. Unrequested documents (those not listed under the Required Application Packet including letters of recommendation) will be removed from the application packet.

5. Current employees must provide documentation and materials in the same manner and degree of detail as any other applicant.

6. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure an interview.

7. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

8. If you require an accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to a disability protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Office of Human Resources at least 48 hours in advance.

9. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.

10. An offer of employment is contingent upon approval of the Board of Trustees.

For General Questions Contact

Office of Human Resources

Attn: Employment Services

4750 San Felipe Road

San Jose, CA 95135

Phone: (408) 270-6414 Fax: (408) 223-6341

Email: hremploymentservices@sjeccd.org

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District consists of two colleges. The metropolitan San Jose City College located just minutes from downtown San Jose, established in 1921, and the park-like Evergreen Valley College located in southeast San Jose at the foot of the Diablo Mountain range, which opened in 1975. The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.

With enrollment of approximately 24,000 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 33%, Black/African-American 8%, Asian/Pacific Islander 37%, American Indian/Native American 1%, White/Caucasian 21%, First Generation 31%) attaining educational goals reflecting 32% - AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse faculty consisting of 19% Hispanic/Latino, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7 % Black/African American, 1% American Indian/Native American, and 53% White/Caucasian, as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.

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