Clinical and Theory Nursing Instructor

About Us

Founded in 1994, Central Coast College is a nationally accredited for-profit postsecondary college, and a Legacy Education institution located in Salinas, California. Central Coast College offers a quality education to more than 500 students and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

With a focus on the ever-growing allied health, veterinary and business industries, we put our students first and re-invest into programs that continuously provide education training for in-demand careers.

Our students begin their Path to Purpose the day they enroll in one of our 11 programs offered. From the moment they step foot on our campus until the day they graduate, Central Coast College students receive a personalized experienced tailored to help them reach success.

Community - Every day our students are changing their lives by choosing a career path that is motivating, interesting and focused on helping others. We are here for our community from enrollment to graduation, placement and beyond.

Innovation - Our classroom environment and labs incorporate modern technology and digital training while still being hands‑on in approach. This may offer a great advantage as our students enter the job market.

Focus - We provide specific education for a targeted future healthcare career. Healthcare employment is projected to grow 13% from 2021 to 2031*, faster than average occupations.

Out of more than 300 member institutions, the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) recognized our parent company, Legacy Education, as the 2020 School of the Year. This great honor demonstrates Legacy Education’s commitment to offering a quality educational experience at their colleges, High Desert Medical College, Central Coast College, Integrity College of Health, and Contra Costa Medical Career College.

The mission of the Instructor in the Education Department, regardless of curriculum, is to provide the student(s), our customers(s), with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain entry‑level employment in the field of their chosen program of study. To accomplish this mission, all instructors will utilize their talents, skills, and abilities in a coordinated and consistent team effort under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Nursing.

The following are essential qualifications, duties and areas of responsibility that each instructor agrees to accept as a condition of employment. Job duties and responsibilities are not limited to the items listed below.

• Hold a current California active license as a Registered Nurse.
• Hold a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school; or a valid teaching credential; or have completed a minimum of (1) one year full‑time teaching experience in a state accredited or approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing; or psychiatric technician school within the last (5) five years; or met Community College or State University teaching requirements in California.
• Have a minimum of (2) two years experience as a Registered Nurse or licensed Vocational Nurse within the last (5) five years.

• Hold a current California active license as a Vocational Nurse.
• Hold a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school; or a valid teaching credential; or have completed a minimum of (1) one year full‑time teaching experience in a state accredited or approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing; or psychiatric technician school within the last (5) five years; or met Community College or State University teaching requirements in California.
• Have a minimum of (2) two years experience as a Vocational Nurse or licensed within the last (5) five years

• Instructors are expected to have appropriate academic and experiential qualifications in their program of study and must meet or exceed instructor requirements set for in the state Department of Education and accreditation agency regulations. Instructors…