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Nursing Full-time Faculty

Hartnell Community College

Salary: $107,699.00 – $119,137.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 202300049

Location: Main Campus 411 Central Avenue, Salinas

Department: Nursing & Health Sciences

Closing: 10/7/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

THE DEPARTMENT

Hartnell College offers an associate of science degree in nursing (registered nursing) and an associate science degree and certificate for vocational nursing. Graduates exceed California and national first-time pass rates on the NCLEX-RN and -PN licensing examinations. Programs are approved by the California Boards of Registered and Vocational Nursing and accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. On-campus instruction occurs in state-of-the-art classrooms and clinical skills and simulation learning laboratories. Instructional strategies are based on educational theory, experiential teaching methodologies, interprofessional instructional approaches, distance education practices, professional practice standards, and the National League for Nursing role competencies. Students gain clinical nursing and service learning experiences at acute care hospitals, skilled nursing centers, outpatient clinics, home care agencies, and community wellness centers.

THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the area dean, the nurse educator is responsible for instruction in the registered and vocational nursing programs. Classroom, learning lab, and clinical courses are scheduled at any of the college’s campuses and clinical sites during the day, evening, or weekend hours and may include teaching in person, hybrid or online. In addition to supervising and evaluating student learning, the nurse educator participates in student advisement, curricular design, and college governance. The nurse educator demonstrates clinical skills appropriate to the practice setting and provides appropriate clinical experiences and student supervision to meet student learning and program objectives. Also, the nurse educator functions in the educational environment as a role model and mentor.

Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct lecture, lab, and skills courses as assigned, including collaborative and team-teaching;
• Coordinate, plan, prepare, present, evaluate, and deliver classroom instruction and related activities, including developing and revising curriculum; using computer and advanced technologies in instruction; and maintaining currency in field;
• Offer student advising and assistance;
• Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussion;
• Develop and file appropriate syllabi for each course taught, ensuring that each syllabus conforms to required and approved curriculum, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and reflects currency in the field;
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment, to the dean;
• Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt evaluation and grading of papers and other work;
• Maintain and report accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records;
• Participate in program and curriculum review and development;
• Develop and assess student learning and program level outcomes;
• Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning;
• Post and maintain office hours for student consultations;
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation programs;
• Participate in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation;
• Collegially participate in department, college, and discipline-specific activities;
• Participate in college governance, including serving on various committees;
• Participate in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations;
• Attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the dean, vice president, superintendent/president, or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills, motivations, preparation, and academic and career goals;
• Ability to work effectively in a participatory governance environment;
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via various modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities, and to maintain positive relationships with health care partners at all clinical sites;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to enthusiastically maintain subject matter currency and clinical competencies;
• Ability to develop Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and to determine their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes;
• Ability to utilize technology in the delivery of instruction and willingness to explore new technologies for instruction and learning;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission;
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at-large.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in nursing

OR a bachelor’s degree in nursing AND a master’s degree in health education or health science

OR the equivalent

OR Master’s degree with coursework in nursing, education, or administration from an accredited college or university education.

At least one year’s continuous, full-time experience in direct patient care practice as a registered nurse within the previous five years.

Completion of a least one year’s experience teaching courses related to nursing or a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.

A current California Board of Registered Nursing License.

Preference may be given to candidates with prior teaching experience.
Experience teaching medical surgical nursing, desired.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time, tenured track nursing faculty position beginning on or around January 12, 2024.

Starting faculty salary range: $107,699 to $119,137 annually based on 195 days per academic year. Within this salary range, the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on verified education and teaching experience.

Must meet California Board of Registered Nursing and California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician requirements for a nursing instructor.

District provides health benefits, which currently consist of full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and a high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents.

Employee assistance program, basic life insurance for employee only.

STRS (state teacher retirement system).

403b/457 Options

A valid California driver’s license is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The following documents MUST be uploaded as attachments to your online application:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Transcripts from all Colleges/Universities (Unofficial copies acceptable)
4. Copy of current California Board of Registered Nursing License.

We require unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework and must be from regionally accredited institutions recognized by the United States Department of Education. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization at the applicant’s expense.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Criteria:

In order to be considered for a faculty position at Hartnell College, applicants must satisfy the following criteria. Include specific examples that support each of your responses. Incomplete entries will not be forwarded into the application pool.

Faculty Applicant Criteria:

In order to be considered, candidates must be able to satisfy the following five criteria:

1. Demonstrate experience working with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations leading to student success and excellence in higher education.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of systemic barriers faced by BIPOC and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations and experience with implementing strategies that can be used to close equity gaps for students.

3. Demonstrate a commitment to empowering students in their development of self-efficacy and a sense of belonging with the goal of helping students thrive and reach their fullest potential.

4. Demonstrate a commitment to fostering cultural humility within the classroom by incorporating the cultural strengths of BIPOC students in your teaching pedagogy.

5. Demonstrate your experience using an equity-minded framework through service activities on campus and/or in the local community.

EEO Statement:

Hartnell 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, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hartnell/jobs/4185401/nursing-full-time-faculty

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