"Nursing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College - Three Vacancies"

Nursing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College - Three Vacancies

State Center Community College District
Closing Date: 2/17/2026 at 11:55 PM
Campus Location: Fresno City College
Start Date: 12/23/2025

Essential Functions:

At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. ... [equity-minded description] ...

Providing instruction in Nursing on the Fresno City College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching courses in the registered nursing program as assigned, including instruction in theory classes, skills labs, simulation labs and hospital clinical laboratory experiences with a focus on medical surgical and/or pediatric nursing;
• Providing subject matter expertise and delivering didactic and/or clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods while promoting student retention and satisfaction;
• Taking leadership and team member responsibility in designated clinical settings to ensure valuable clinical experiences for all students;
• Effectively delivering class instruction utilizing course syllabi and delivering learning-centered instruction by effectively planning and preparing for instruction and student success;
• Developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying curriculum, assessment of student learning outcomes, and student preparation for the NCLEX-RN Licensure examination within the Department of Nursing to improve student learning;
• Objectively evaluating student performance in theory as well as skills lab and clinical classes in a timely fashion and conveying feedback to students utilizing the college provided learning management system;
• Holding regularly scheduled office hours and being available to students to promote academic success;
• Communicating effectively with students, patients, families, health care givers and peers;
• Collaborating with community and campus organizations to promote the nursing profession and the college nursing program;
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching nursing;
• Satisfactorily completing facility orientation requirements, and meeting all required competency standards of the facility, prior to teaching the clinical course;
• Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed;
• Participating in program review, student learning outcome development, and assessment to improve student learning;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus, and large group instruction classes as needed, may include off-campus instruction at local high schools for dual enrollment;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students... and Qualifications include approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) of the following:

• State of California license as a registered nurse; and
• Master's in nursing; or Bachelor's in nursing and master's in health education or health science; and
• At least one-year continuous full-time experience in direct patient care practice as a registered nurse within the past five years; and
• Completion of at least one year's experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing; and
• The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher.

(Note: A valid California Community College Credential is acceptable. Applicants who possess this credential must also meet the above requirements.)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom...
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Conditions of Employment:

178 duty days per year.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting annual salary is $71,054 - $106,970 based on education and experience. Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Selection Procedure:

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Additional Information: This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.

About the College: [Fresno City College description, mission, vision, core values]

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: www.scccd.edu