"Tenure-Track Faculty - Health and Wellness"

Job Summary

This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty position. Application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Monday April 6, 2026.

The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of creating opportunities in Health and Wellness for students who have been historically underserved. Saddleback College seeks candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who strive to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate will embrace the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Health and Wellness and related courses to a diverse student population.
• Ensure adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current simulation best practice and safety measures.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions in support of student success.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience with relevant pedagogical techniques to engage diverse student populations such as African American, Chicanx and Latinx, Native Americans, Asian American and Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division/school, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Engage in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office hours; stay current on information as discussed in department and division/school meetings.
• Provide an average of one (1) hour per week of college service that supports the division/school, college and/or District goals through active participation in one or more of the following categories: committee work on the department, division/school, college, and/or district level; non-classroom college, district, or community activities; department/division/school activities, events, or meetings; student club advisor activities or events.
• Remain current in your discipline, of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications, Artificial Intelligence) as necessary to assist and support student success.
• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including comply with the applicable Course Outline of Record(s) (COR); respond to and evaluate student work regularly and consistently, inform students on a timely basis of their progress in the course throughout the term; and respond to student academic concerns, as appropriate, in a timely manner. Comply with district, college and division/school policies in the performance of duties.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Regular and consistent performance of the requirements of your position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (A) through (C):

• A. Master's in Nursing
• OR
• B. Bachelor's in Nursing AND Master's in Health Education or Health Science
• OR
• C. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (A) and/or (B) above. Candidates making an application based on equivalency must submit a Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination in addition to all other required materials.

AND

2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications set by the Board of Registered Nursing:

1. Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration.
2. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area. OR (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
3. 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.
4. Active California Registered Nursing License upon hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior full-time or full-time equivalent in teaching in a Registered Nurse Pre-licensure Program within the last five years.
• Clinical experience in Medical Surgical Nursing within the last two years.
• Clinical experience in a second specialty area such as Mental Health, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics.
• Experience with simulation and virtual reality use to meet student learning outcomes.
• Experience with AI and other technology tools to enhance student experience and curriculum delivery.
• Online Teaching Certification
• Technology competency: Google, Microsoft, CANVAS LMS, Microsoft TEAMS, ZOOM.