"FT Nursing Instructor (2 Positions)"

FT Nursing Instructor (2 Positions)

Salary: $87,785.00 - $134,792.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FT_Nursing-2025

Closing: 2/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Norwalk, CA

Department: FT_Nursing-2025

Division: Health Occupations

Description

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment...

This position will close on February 17th, 2026 at 11:59 PM (or when 150 applications are received, whichever occurs sooner).

College Profile
Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment... Visit Cerritos College online.

The program embraces the diversity of culture... Nursing faculty are committed to quality nursing education...

A successful instructor candidate will embrace the mission and philosophy of the program... Responsibilities will include instruction, development of curriculum, advising students, mentoring, participation in department and campus committees...

Distinguishing Career Features
This is a 10-month tenure-track contract position.

Job Duties

ALL FACULTY SHALL:

• Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws and ideas in their disciplines...
• Check mailbox, voicemail, and e-mail regularly.
• Complete the checkout form before leaving campus...
• Maintain student confidentiality...

ALL FULL-TIME FACULTY SHALL:

• Participate in committee work...
• Attend first-year and second-year staff development workshops...
• Attend department and division meetings.
• Attend commencement ceremonies.
• Assist the Department Chairperson...

ALL FACULTY WHO ARE ASSIGNED CLASSES SHALL:

• Teach all assigned classes unless excused...
• Teach courses in accordance with the course outlines of record.
• Provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing and a minimum of two years of registered nursing experience... Active California Registered Nursing License.

Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic...

Additional Requirements

• Completion of at least (1) year experience teaching nursing R/T RN coursework...
• Direct patient care experience within the past five years.
• Current California State Registered Nurse License with no disciplinary actions.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate for Healthcare Provider.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Nursing.
• Teaching Experience in a Registered Nurse Pre-licensure Program.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands
Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations...

Salary/Fringe Benefits
Salary rate is: $87,785 - $134,792/annual. Health and welfare benefits include...

Conditions of Employment
This is a tenure-track contract position... Must receive BRN Faculty Approval to be approved to teach.

Application Procedure
Application materials must be submitted by the closing date... hr@cerritos.edu

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Copy of Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Professional/Occupational Experience
5. Copy of CPR Card
6. Copy of RN License
7. Certifications: ACLS, PALS, EKG, CCRN, CNE, CEN, etc.