Professor of Registered Nursing – HigherEdJobs

Professor of Registered Nursing

Salary: $60,520.00 – $137,225.00 Annually
Job Type: Full
Time
Job Number: 20230913
Closing: Continuous
Location: Merced, CA
Department:

*Position’s initial max possible salary placement is $88,419*Additional compensation available
via overload assignments, with approval Additional compensation for doctorate Interview dates to be
determined

Merced College is a midsized community college located in California’s Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the College
serves more than 16,000 students annually with room to expand on its 267-acre main Merced campus and 120 acre Los Banos campus site. The
City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and it is the
Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded,
growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes – large and small -
throughout the county.

Merced College is seeking a full-time Professor of Registered Nursing beginning fall 2023 who has a
passion for educating the next generation of nurses. The successful candidate will bring innovative, evidence-based teaching methods that
promote competency and compassion in nursing practice and health equity for all. Merced College is committed to academic excellence in
educating its diverse student population.

Merced College Mission
At Merced College,
students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong
  Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access,
continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General
Description:
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of
the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes;
maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current
technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional
position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty
governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean;
fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.
The program
maintains a focus on:

• The specialty areas of geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and medical-surgical
  background.
• Adhering to the Board of Registered Nursing guidelines.

Examples of Duties

Essential
Functions:

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course
  outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain
  regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning
  Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi)
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments
  and examinations
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
• Post and maintain
  regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of
  curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area, and
  campus professional activities/committees
• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional
  circles
• Participate in the college’s learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
  to continually improve student learning outcomes

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing AND master’s degree in
  Health Education or Health Science.

OROR

• The minimum
  qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher:
  1. Master’s or higher degree, which includes course work
     in nursing, education or administration. If degree is in something other than nursing, submit information verifying course work in nursing
     education.
  2. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing areas to which the faculty is assigned,
     that can be met by either one of the following (A or B) below:
     • (A) One (1) year’s continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience
       providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in a designated nursing area; OR
     • (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse
       level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrate clinical
       competency.
  3. Completion of at least one (1) years’ experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion
     of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
• Hold and maintain a current
  California license as a Registered Nurse, by August 18, 2023.

AND

• Promote and incorporate culturally
  affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In
  conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred:

• Current knowledge and experience in Registered Nursing.
• Experience in innovative teaching
  methods and curriculum development.
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue
  future technological developments.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

1. Submit a
   complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.

Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. List of three professional
   references (no reference letters permitted)
4. Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must
   include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is
   hired.
5. Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must
   demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college
   students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity,
   and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.

If
Applicable:

1. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per
   the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
2. Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not
   possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the
required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your
application profile.

Interview Information: Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the
position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee, which includes a teaching demonstration on a selected
topic. Interviews will be held onsite.

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their
eligible dependents cost employee’s only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision
coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In
addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment: The
selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance
with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United
States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant
must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with
disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your
application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4197248/professor-of-registered-nursingjeid-d75ec3e
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