Nursing Instructors

Pasadena City College

Nursing Instructors

Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Pasadena City College in its search for Nursing Instructors.

For full consideration, please apply by August 5, 2026.

Pasadena City College (PCC) is hiring multiple full-time Nursing Instructors simultaneously, creating a unique opportunity to join a cohort of faculty who will help shape the future of one of Southern California’s most respected community college nursing programs. Faculty hired through this initiative will benefit from a pathway that could lead to tenure-track faculty status, comprehensive California public employee benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term academic career while helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create lesson plans that align with and support the attainment of predefined student learning outcomes, including learning activities and assignments for classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning, supervision of students in clinical practice, and debriefing conferences regarding patient care.
• Develop assessment tools to evaluate student learning, progress, and performance and participate in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning.
• Coordinate and manage assigned courses, including class schedules, course syllabi, LMS content, course assignments, examinations, and related instructional activities.
• Plan and schedule teaching activities for theory, laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning in alignment with curriculum and program learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student academic and clinical performance, hold students accountable for required competencies, and assist students in remediation to acquire and maintain competence.
• Participate in curriculum development and maintenance to ensure course content reflects current knowledge in the discipline and incorporates cultural diversity considerations and instructional best practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing education regulations and accreditation standards for prelicensure nursing education (e.g., ACEN accreditation standards).
• Ability to teach using a variety of instructional methodologies and adapt pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning styles and abilities.
• Ability to motivate students to excel in theory, laboratory, simulation, and clinical coursework.
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Clinical experience in Medical Surgical and specialty nursing, including direct patient care experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a multiethnic environment with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success, including working with basic skills students and fostering inclusive learning environments.
• Willingness to teach across programs within the nursing discipline, including LVN and CNA programs, and to develop expertise in additional nursing specialty areas based on program needs.
• Familiarity with computer applications and technology commonly used in academic settings.
• Interest in participating in student engagement activities, faculty service, and the broader life of the College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes coursework in nursing, education, or administration
• Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license with ability to obtain CA state licensure
• 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 One (1) academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience providing direct patient care in the clinical facility
• 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 (if there is a practicum teaching RN student, practicum can be counted toward the one required year)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional nursing experience beyond what is required for the minimum qualifications
• Familiarity with clinical partners' hospitals
• Experience teaching nursing students at a community college or similar educational institution
• Qualifications to teach in more than one content area