Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing (Full‑time, Tenure‑Track)

Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Health and Wellness Academic & Career Community

Salary: $81,908 – $119,043 annually (Fall 2025 schedule). This is a full‑time, tenure‑track position. Teaching duties may include campuses at Fontana and Chino.

Chaffey College is a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The College seeks a professional, culturally responsive instructor who will teach Associate Degree Nursing courses, develop engaging learning environments, and participate in faculty governance, curriculum design, community outreach, and student advising.

• Provide instruction in accordance with district standards and approved course outlines.
• Design and maintain culturally sensitive, equity‑mindful learning environments.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse student, faculty, and staff backgrounds.
• Ensure a safe, positive educational environment for effective learning.
• Use online, in‑person, hybrid, hyflex, fast‑track, and accelerated formats as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge in nursing and engage in innovative teaching methods.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards.
• Employ effective educational techniques to promote learning and achievement.
• Participate in department and community meetings; contribute to curriculum design, assessment of student learning outcomes, and development of supplemental instructional activities.
• Advise students, leading to program review and other student‑benefit duties.
• Promote critical thinking, collaboration, empathy, and engagement.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as professional development, mentoring, committees, academic senate, and community relationships.
• Availability for day, evening, or weekend assignments across campuses may be required.

• Master’s degree in Nursing, or Bachelor's in Nursing plus a Master’s or equivalent in Health Education/Health Science.
• Board of Registered Nursing requirements (whichever is higher); equivalency acceptable.
• Evidence of sensitivity and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.

• Master’s in Education in Nursing (MSN with educational specialty or post‑master’s certificate) OR Master’s in Nursing with recent education experience (≥1 year).
• Current California Registered Nursing license at date of employment.
• Direct patient care practice as a registered nurse within the last five years in the assignment area (ICU, CCU, DOU, ED; specialty care units such as psychiatric, pediatrics, obstetrics, older adult).
• One academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated area, OR equivalent demonstrating clinical competency.
• Completion of at least one academic year of teaching courses related to registered nursing or a post‑baccalaureate course with practice in teaching registered nursing.

• At least two years of recent teaching experience in a related discipline.
• Experience teaching in online, in‑person, hybrid, hyflex, fast‑track, or accelerated formats.
• Commitment to culturally‑responsive instruction and equity‑based efforts.
• Experience with student populations included in the Chaffey College Equity Plan.
• Familiarity with digital learning resources such as ZTC/OER.
• Recent clinical or teaching experience in pediatrics or related specialties.

On‑site presence in a Chaffey facility is required. The applicant must be able to work in person with students and staff. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, sick leave, and retirement through the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS). Additional benefits are described in the Benefits Package section.

• Comprehensive health care, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee life insurance.
• Sick leave.
• Retirement coverage via STRS.

Applicants should submit an online application through the School Jobs platform. Documents required include: cover letter, resume (≤5 pages), professional reference list, official transcripts with degree information, and supplemental attachments such as licenses and certifications. Equivalency requests should be uploaded per the provided instructions.

Founded in 1883, Chaffey College serves diverse communities in California, offering associate degrees and vocational programs. The College strives to improve students’ lives through education, maintaining academic excellence and community engagement.

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