"Nursing-Registered (Psychosocial Nursing) Instructor, (Full-Time, Tenure Track)"

Job Description

Position Title Nursing-Registered (Psychosocial Nursing) Instructor, (Full-Time, Tenure Track)

Posting Type Wide Distribution

Department Nursing-RN

Campus Ocean Campus

Job Category Faculty (Credit Program)

Salary (Applicant View)

Initial salary placement is based on verified and accepted educational/work experience in accordance with the current City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule. The annual salary range upon entry is from $72,409 to $115,214 for 175 days of service or pro-rated for one semester or fewer days of service. New full-time faculty hires will have two additional service days, in their first year of service only, for the purpose of attending mandatory new faculty orientation. They will receive “independent flex credit” for such attendance, but no additional pay. CONTRACT: FIRST YEAR (PROBATIONARY) TENURE-TRACK (ONE POSITION) (BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS) EC §§87602-87615 as amended by SB2298 (1990)

Appointment Type Faculty - Tenure-Track

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Position Description

Join our team and shape the next generation of compassionate nurses!

As our Mental Health Nursing Instructor, youll play a key role in shaping the next generation of nurses by integrating theory with real-world application. Through both classroom instruction and clinical supervision, youll inspire students to develop the critical thinking, empathy, and clinical judgment needed to care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Job Duties

What youll do:

1. Deliver engaging instruction through classroom teaching, clinical rotations, and simulation-based learning in the Mental Health Nursing course.This is a fully in person position.
2. Design meaningful and interactive learning experiences that bridge nursing theory with real-world clinical application.
3. Facilitate learning using the nursing judgment model, emphasizing clinical reasoning, diagnostic skills, and individualized care planning.
4. Develop clinical assignments that are appropriately challenging and prioritize both student learning and patient safety.
5. Supervise, guide, and evaluate students during clinical experiences, offering constructive, timely, and supportive feedback.
6. Assess student performance and provide detailed, growth-oriented feedback on clinical paperwork, reflections, and care plans.
7. Proactively identify students who may be struggling and connect them with academic or personal support resources early in the semester.
8. Participate in regular teaching team meetings to align course content, expectations, and strategies for promoting student success.
9. Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with clinical partners; serve as a representative of the CCSF Nursing Program in all external collaborations.
10. Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts by actively participating in outcomes assessment and maintaining open communication with clinical site partners.

Your role in our CCSF and Registered Nursing community:

1. Join department meetings and committees to help shape our program.
2. Participate in curriculum development and program improvement.
3. Stay current with best practices in mental health nursing and ACEN standards.
4. Teach 3 lecture hours and 18 clinical hours weekly (18.3 workload per semester).
5. Work flexibly across day, evening, and occasional weekend schedules.
6. Help students develop critical thinking skills theyll use throughout their careers.
7. Uphold educational standards while bringing your unique perspective to our team.

Ready to inspire the next generation of nurses? Wed love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.2. Earned Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;OREarned Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution AND earned Masters Degree in Health Education or Health Science from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;ANDthe minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing. (See below for additional Board of Nursing requirements #3-#5).[The degree major(s) posted on an applicants transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available onthe left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.][If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]3. Possess a current California Registered Nurse License.4. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which the faculty is assigned can be met by one of the following:(A) One (1) years continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area (Psychosocial Nursing)OR(B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area (Psychosocial Nursing)or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.5. Completion of at least one (1) years experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.Employment is contingent upon the approval of the Board of Registered Nursing and verification of minimum qualifications.

Desirable Qualifications

Mental Health Nursing Expertise: Taught in an accredited nursing program or led professional development in mental healthcare settings for at least one year, or completed graduate coursework with teaching practice.

Tech-Savvy Educator: Utilized and was able to leverage digital tools for at least one year to enhance learning, streamline curriculum development, and prepare students for todays healthcare environment.

Associate Degree Nursing Student Success Champion: Worked with Associate Degree Registered Nursing students for at least one year and utilized tools to help them reach their professional goals through mentorship and supportive guidance.

Community Connector: Worked with clinical agencies for at least one year in order to build and maintain relationships with healthcare partners that create opportunities for students.

Flexible Team Player: Worked as part of a team for at least one year in the hospital or education setting. Was adaptable with scheduling to meet student needs across clinical, theory, and lecture settings.

Benefits

In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the SFCCD and AFT Local 2121, fringe benefits include a choice of several health plans, plus $50,000 Group Life Insurance and Dental Care Plan.New employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicants background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties and discuss Student Learning Outcomes and any remediations.
2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.
3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable.
4. Three (3) current telephone references within one year of date of application. The list of reference must include current supervisors/employers, colleagues or other professionals who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.
5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicants CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]
6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of “diversity statement” with a “teaching philosophy” document will be automatically disqualified.)
7. Copy of current California Registered Nursing License. Applicant: Please use the “Copy of Applicable License(s)” link to upload your license.

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 12:00 a.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AC00221P

Job Open Date 01/22/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Contact

Christine Thomas, Department Chairperson

Contact Email cknight@ccsf.edu

Special Instructions to Applicant

Open until filled with first review date 2/24/2026.