Nursing Assistant Professor (Registered Nursing - Medical Surgical)

Position Title Nursing Assistant Professor (Registered Nursing - Medical Surgical) Special Instructions to Applicants The Nursing department of Los Medanos College is seeking nursing faculty who shareour passion for educating he next generation of registered nurses and conductinginnovative, evidence-based teaching that promotes competency and compassion innursing practice and health equity for all.

We are committed to academic excellence,diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.

About the Position :

Under the direction of the associate dean in nursing & allied health and working closelywith co-faculty within the department, this position is responsible for high-level classroomand / or skills lab / simulation teaching ,participating in patient care teaching, andconducting creative learning activities.

Faculty in this series teach the application of ADN and VN nursing courses and the mastery of clinical care and process related to thenursing care of patients.

This is a full-time appointment.

Recruitment Timeline : 1) Initial review of applications will occur December 2024.2) Selected applicants will be contacted in January 2025 to schedule an interview.

Interviews will take place in-person in February 2025.3) Final interviews will be held February / March 2025. Applicants will be responsible for travel expenses.

The college nor the District reimburses for travel expenses.

No candidate for a full-time position shall be recommended as a finalist to the President without meeting the minimum qualifications or having been verified as meeting the equivalency.

If you do not possess the exact degree listed in the minimum qualification section, you must fill out a Master’s degree equivalency form and upload in the attachment section of the online employment application to be considered.

Description of Position Under the direction of the associate dean in nursing & allied health and working closely with co-faculty within the department, this position is responsible for high-level classroom and / or skills lab / simulation teaching, participating in patient care teaching, and conducting creative learning activities.

Faculty in this series teach the application of ADN and VN nursing courses and the mastery of clinical care and process related to the nursing care of patients.

This is a full-time appointment. Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers.

Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights.

These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds;

students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges.

This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity / opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries Please contact Eileen Valenzuela, Office of Instruction Supervisor,

Recruitment Type Faculty Location Los Medanos College Posting Number F01171 # of Openings 1 Salary Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper / graduate level units earned, teaching experience and / or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).

Position Status Tenure- Track EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Full-Time Faculty Department L6004-Nursing Discipline Nursing Alternate Discipline Duties and Responsibilities In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college.

Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and / or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• 1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
• 2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
• 3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
• 4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
• 5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
• 6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
• 7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching / learning strategies;
• 8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• 9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• 10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
• 11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
• 12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;

13. participating in College’s shared governance processes. Minimum Qualification-Education / Experience

1. A Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration;

Verified course work in nursing if degree other than nursing.2. At least one year’s experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care in any medical-surgical setting (ex.

acute care, SNF, LTC, home health, outpatient setting).3. Completion of at least one year’s experience teaching registered nursing or post-baccalaureate courses related to nursing or a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.

4. Demonstrate clinical competence as defined by the Board of Registered Nursing. Definition found in Section 1420 as follows : Clinical Competency means that a nursing program faculty member possesses and exercises the degree of learning, skill, care and experience ordinarily possessed and exercised by a staff level registered nurses on the clinical unit to which the instructor is assigned .

5. A current valid license to practice as a registered nurse in California.

6. Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

License / Certificates / Credentials current valid license to practice as a registered nurse in California. Desirable Qualifications 1.

Experience in teaching nursing skills as well as experience teaching psychiatric nursing clinical to registered nursing students at the pre-licensure or post licensure level.

2. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum in nursing and / or formal teaching presentations.

3. Experience utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and application of theory to practice.

4. Experience in facilitating student application of theory to practice by use of the nursing process and critical thinking in both classroom and clinical settings.

5. Sensitivity to, and experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, disabled, and cultural populations;

and a commitment to support policies that respect and consider the diversity of the student population and its faculty. Job Open Date : 10 / 24 / 2024 Job Close Date : 12 / 13 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins : Fall 2025 # of Months 12 Employee Benefits Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents / domestic partners include :

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits : The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and / or authorize payment to the union.

If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply : Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $ and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1.

United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $