Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

Overview

Chaffey College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Nursing instructor in the Health and Wellness Academic & Career Community. The assignment provides a full professional service week throughout the 176-day academic calendar. This position is for the Rancho Cucamonga campus and may include teaching classes at the Fontana and Chino campuses.

Chaffey College is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to providing culturally-responsive instruction and support for all students. The College values a diverse faculty and staff and seeks individuals who will contribute to student achievement and continuous improvement.

Chaffey College is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The student population includes diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, first-generation students, and a variety of financial-need levels. The College offers a range of equity-driven programs and supports.

• Provide instruction in a manner consistent with the District's standards and in accordance with the approved course outlines of record
• Effectively develop and maintain culturally-sensitive and equity-minded learning environments
• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff as it relates to equity-minded practice
• Provide a safe and positive educational environment conducive to effective learning
• Deliver instruction and student support in multiple formats (online, in-person, hybrid, hyflex, fast-track, accelerated, etc.)
• Maintain current knowledge in the discipline and employ innovative methods for in-person and online education
• Maintain professional and ethical standards; promote learning and achievement through effective teaching techniques
• Participate in department and college meetings, governance, curriculum and program design, assessment of student learning outcomes, outreach, and related duties to benefit students and the college
• Engage students to promote critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy
• Participate in professional development, mentoring, committees, academic senate, and related activities
• Day, evening, and/or weekend assignments at any College campus may be part of the regular contract

• Master’s degree in Nursing; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing AND Master’s degree in health education or health science; OR
• The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing (whichever is higher); OR
• The equivalent (as described in the Faculty Application for Employment)
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds in a community college environment

• Master’s degree in Education in Nursing (MSN with educational specialty or post-master’s certificate in nursing education) OR Master’s degree in Nursing with evidence of recent nursing education experience
• Current California Registered Nursing license by date of employment; recent direct patient care practice in the nursing area to which assigned (as specified)
• Evidence of clinical teaching experience in medical-surgical nursing or related areas and at least one year of academic nursing teaching experience or equivalent
• Completion of at least one year of teaching courses related to registered nursing, or completion of a relevant post-baccalaureate program with teaching practice

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated based on education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

• Two years of recent teaching experience in a related discipline
• Experience with multiple instructional modalities (online, in-person, hybrid, hyflex, fast-track, accelerated)
• Commitment to culturally-responsive instruction and equity-based student support
• Commitment to supporting students on all academic pathways
• Experience with the college equity plan and with ZTC/OER materials
• Experience teaching in an Associate Degree Nursing program; pediatric nursing experience or BRN approval as an instructor in pediatrics
• Experience with simulated learning or ACEN accreditation in nursing programs

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