Instructor - Psychiatric Nursing ( Merritt )

Position Information

Job Title: Instructor - Psychiatric Nursing ( Merritt )

Time Base: 1.0 FTE ;10 months

Compensation: Salary Range : Step 20 $113,376 - $129,033/yr. Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background.

Position Type: Academic

Department: Dean Academic Pathway & Student Success (654)

City: Oakland

State: CA

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lecture and clinical courses in the nursing program in a manner consistent with the department’s standards. The assignment may include teaching within any of the nursing programs.
• Maintain competency in nursing specialties.
• Coordinate the specialty content for the Associate Degree Nursing ( ADN ) Program.
• Fully participate in all aspects of the nursing programs, including development of policies and procedures, planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating all aspects of the program.
• Facilitate the implementation of the evaluation plan of the nursing programs, including monitoring admissions and selection procedures, attrition and retention of students, and performance of graduates in meeting community needs.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for instruction, evaluation of students, planning and implementing curriculum content.
• Participate in division/college/district committees to contribute towards the enrichment of the College, the community, and the profession.

Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment. Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advance teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

1. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach nursing courses. ( THE CREDENTIAL WILL NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TENURE )

OR

2. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing

OR

3. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing AND Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in health education or health science

4. The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher

OR

5. The equivalent qualifications.

6. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

1. At least one (1) year experience in teaching courses related to nursing or completion of a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.
2. Must be eligible for or hold a California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
3. Three (3) years experience within the last 5 years as a registered nurse, providing direct patient care; or equivalent experience and/or education.