OVERVIEW

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 393,000 vs. California state average of 770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full-time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.

CLASSIFICATION: Placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule is commensurate with previous education and experience. Full-time instructional faculty are contracted to work 175 days per year including 164 days of classroom instruction and 11 days of professional growth and development. Instructors enjoy up to 18 weeks off per year during the summer and winter intercessions.

START DATE: This position is anticipated to start the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester.

SUPERVISOR: Dean of Health Sciences or designee

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Responsibilities:

Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar.
Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery, as required by the teaching assignment.
Provide regular student-student and student-instructor contact.
During the first week of class, distribute a syllabus for each course to communicate to students the course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and other requirements.
Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all graded work in a timely fashion.
Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy.
Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner.
Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
Supervise students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement.
Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.

Additional Responsibilities:

Schedule and maintain office hour days and times.
Participate in the process of participatory governance through District participatory, ad hoc, or advisory committees.
Participate in the curriculum review process within established cycles.
Participate in program review and annual planning within established cycles.
Participate in selection (hiring) processes, as needed.
Attend and participate in department and division meetings.
Assess learning outcomes and participate in learning outcomes processes.
Participate in required professional development activities.
Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject matter knowledge.
Meet all flex requirements as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
Keep and submit official records required by District policy and administrative procedures.
Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
Report absences due to illness or for personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline.

Education Required:

Master’s in nursing OR Bachelor’s in nursing AND Master’s in health education or health science OR the equivalent OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing.
Master's degree with a teaching component is preferred, but not required.

Discipline-Specific Requirements

Active California RN license.
One (1) year continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years as an RN providing direct patient care OR 1 (one) academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience providing direct patient care in the clinical facility.
A master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
Completion of at least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.

Experience Required:

Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.