"AY26 - Nursing Instructor, Pediatric Emphasis"

Los Angeles Community College District is seeking a full-time tenure track Nursing Instructor with emphasis in Pediatric Nursing, to begin Fall 2025. This position involves both theory and clinical teaching responsibilities.

The Department of Nursing offers an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program. The mission of the program is to educate students to become entry-level Registered Nursing practitioners. The program curriculum is based upon National League of Nursing (NLN) Competencies Model, Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), and the Nursing Process. Students are provided with clinical experience concurrently with classroom instruction. The program is affiliated with local hospitals and other health agencies where students administer direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of nursing faculty. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Los Angeles Pierce College is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CABRN).

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teach courses in nursing in accordance with established course outlines;
• Participate in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs) and program learning outcomes (PLOs);
• Maintain scheduled office hours for student contact;
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline;
• Maintain accurate records and submit records in accordance with district policy;
• Collaborate within the department, college, local high schools, and industry partners;
• Devote required time to campus-based responsibilities;
• Participate in required program planning and annual program review;
• Work collegially with members of the department, classified staff, students, faculty, and administrators;
• Develop and implement new and updated program and course curricula.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing; or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Master's in Health Education or Health Science; or the equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care within the last five years in Medical-Surgical Nursing area.
• Minimum one year continuous full-time or equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in Pediatrics; or minimum one year teaching experience in Pediatric nursing.
• A current, valid California Registered Nurse License.
• Experience in Pediatric patient care and eligibility for California Board of Registered Nursing approval as an instructor in Pediatric nursing.
• Clinical lab instructors must maintain clinical health requirements as prescribed by the California Board of Registered Nursing and clinical facilities, including current BLS, LA County Fire Training, immunizations, and current annual TB screening.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students.

Desirable qualifications:

• Evidence of a strong academic record from an accredited institution and nursing program.
• Knowledge of current nursing theory and clinical practice in the subject area.
• Experience teaching Pediatric nursing in a community college or university.
• Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for instruction, evaluation of students, and planning and implementing curriculum content.
• Commitment to student success.
• Experience in organizing and utilizing alternative settings to acute hospital care in teaching clinical lab.
• Understanding of or experience in the use of student learning outcomes in promoting student success.
• Commitment to collegiality within the instructional environment.

Salary and benefits: The current starting range is from $74,500 to $138,430 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,710 per academic year. The District offers an excellent benefit package including medical, vision, and dental to the employee and eligible dependents.

Application and evaluation process: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, contact information for three professional references, transcripts, and a copy of their current California Registered Nurse License via the online portal at https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2096. For inquiries, contact Ms. Mary Fellows at FELLOWML@PIERCECOLLEGE.EDU.