Nursing Instructor

Job Details

College of the Canyons is seeking a faculty leader in the area of Nursing. This is a 10-MONTH professional, full-time tenure track position beginning August 14, 2026. The position may include a combination of teaching, department, college, and community leadership functions. Assignment may include day, evening, and weekend duties at all District sites.

Example of Duties

• Teaches a full load of courses in Nursing, including Non-Credit Nursing Skills Lab Courses, lecture, and/or clinical courses based on departmental needs.
• Provides instructional and remedial instruction support in the nursing lab for students to improve competencies and skills in meeting course objectives by utilizing a working knowledge of curriculum development and student assessment.
• Conducts practicums to evaluate students’ ability to perform nursing skills in the hospital and on real patients safely.
• Develops and revises appropriate credit and noncredit program and course curriculum in response to discipline and workforce needs.
• Manages the Nursing Skills Lab, including but not limited to scheduling development, ordering supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Serves as the primary provider of instructional support in the nursing skills laboratory, ensuring consistent student access to practice, remediation, and competency development outside of scheduled class time.
• Maintains and coordinates open lab hours during times when students are not in class, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends based on program needs.
• Ensures the lab is open and staffed during high demand periods and adjuncts availability as needed to support student success and progression.
• Works up to 35 hours per week over a 16-week semester, with hours distributed to maximize student access and support. Weekly hours may vary based on student demand, course schedules and key program milestones. (e.g. Check-offs, exam, clinical preparation).
• Collaborates with faculty to identify at risk students and provides targeted lab support to improve student outcomes.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction, including skills remediation, dosage calculation support, and preparation for clinical performance.
• Orients and manages nursing skills lab staff such as simulation technicians and lab assistants.
• Facilitates low and high-fidelity simulations.
• Develops self-learning modules and workshops.
• Participates in department activities including curriculum development and evaluation.
• Participates in annual reports and accreditation activities.
• Maintains office hours and participates in department, division, and college committees and governance.
• Participates in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating departmental and college program reviews.
• Participates in additional faculty responsibilities, including college decision-making activities related to professional and academic matters. The activities will occur within the department as well as in the larger College setting and at all district campuses.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and preparation related to best practices associated with pedagogy, andragogy, and all instructional (including virtual) teaching modalities to address anticipated student and instructional delivery needs.
• Participates in and implements departmental and college program reviews.
• Participates in all course, program and institutional Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment processes.
• Participates in faculty orientation and periodic evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Nursing.

OR

• Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited college or university OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing AND Master’s degree in health education or health science

AND must meet California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) qualifications for nursing faculty listed below:

• Hold an active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• California Board of Registered Nursing Faculty Approval as an Instructor (I)-must be obtained prior to start date.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in nursing through one (1) year of recent direct patient care OR one (1) academic year clinical teaching experience providing direct patient care in a clinical facility within the last five years
• 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

Physical Characteristics:
Position will require extended periods presenting material in a classroom setting, and frequent periods of movement from one area to another, which may include traversing to different floors of a building. Requires use of a computer and related equipment; frequent exertion of 25-50 pounds of force to move objects; Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to demonstrate clinical procedures and handle lab instruments; Adequate visual acuity (with or without correction) to observe student performance, read labels, and monitor equipment and travel from site-to-site. In the event of an emergency, employees will be relied upon to serve as emergency workers.

The College is expecting to conduct initial interviews on May 28, 2026 - May 29, 2026 and final interviews on June 2, 2026. This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. If you need assistance with the application process, contact:

Human Resources Department
(661) 362-3427
TTY/TDD (661) 362-5178 or visit our website at
www.canyons.edu/offices/humanresources

Santa Clarita Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer