Nursing; Registered Nurse-RN; Simulation Assistant Professor

Position Summary

• Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
• Helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content.
• Assessing student learning outcomes.
• Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field.
• Continuing professional development.
• Utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties.
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
• Assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance, including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities.
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean.
• Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full‑time faculty member.

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at American River College is designed to prepare an entry‑level registered nurse who can function effectively in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.

We provide high‑quality education for a diversity of students, develop integrity and intellectual curiosity, and prepare students for the challenges of social, economic, and technological change. American River College is a premier learning community that transforms and enriches people’s lives. Our faculty are committed to providing accessible, success‑oriented, high‑quality nursing education that meets the diverse and changing healthcare needs of the community and region, and promotes the development of qualified students for the professional role of registered nurse at the entry level.

• Facilitating learning experiences for all levels of medical/surgical, OB, pediatric, and mental health nursing in skills and simulation labs and classroom settings using high‑fidelity simulation mannequins and providing clinical supervision of students in the ADN program as needed.
• Teaching didactic seminar presentations.
• Collaborating with colleagues to update curriculum, laboratory activities, skills assessment, accreditation, etc.
• Utilizing a variety of teaching methods and technologies such as Canvas to keep students motivated and engaged.
• Collaborating with the Director of Nursing to develop clinical partnerships and build program presence in the community.
• Participating in program and community education outreach events.
• Mentoring and supporting student club activities.
• Assisting in the development of projects, grants, and accreditation efforts for the benefit of the program and students.
• Working effectively and collegially with other department members to achieve program success.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Division Dean.

• NURSE 400 – FIRST SEMESTER ADN NURSING
• NURSE 410 – SECOND SEMESTER ADN NURSING
• NURSE 420 – THIRD SEMESTER ADN NURSING
• NURSE 430 – FOURTH SEMESTER ADN NURSING
• To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:
  • ARC – Programs and Majors
  • CRC – Programs and Majors
  • FLC – Programs and Majors
  • SCC – Programs and Majors

• Master’s in nursing OR Bachelor’s in nursing AND Master’s in health education or health science; OR the equivalent; OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area which can be met by A or B below:
  • (A) One (1) year continuous, full‑time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in medical surgical nursing.
  • (B) One academic year of registered nurse‑level clinical teaching experience in medical surgical nursing or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
• Completion of at least one (1) year experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post‑baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching…