Health Occupations​/Nursing Instructor

Full-Time Health Occupations/Nursing Instructor

Position Title: Full-Time Health Occupations/Nursing Instructor

Campus: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

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The Health Occupations Department at Mission College is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track instructor who shares our excitement for teaching and our commitment to excellence in education. We are looking for someone with a willingness to help our department grow and who will enjoy working with our diverse student body. Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, ability, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Mission College, located in Santa Clara, the heart of the Silicon Valley, is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). As a designated Caring Campus, we prioritize connection, compassion, and belonging in all that we do.

We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, not just as values, but as everyday practices. Our greatest strength is our people. At Mission, employees are encouraged to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We lead with heart, honor lived experience, and center students in every decision.

With innovative programs, a student-focused culture, and award-winning faculty and staff, Mission College has earned recognition for advancing equitable student outcomes, supporting basic needs, and driving workforce development. This is more than a place to work – it’s a place to belong, grow, and make a real impact.

This is a full-time, 11‑month, tenure‑track faculty position that begins in Fall 2026
. Instructional assignments may include day and/or evening classes, Monday through Sunday, as needed and rotate among the Health Occupations faculty. It is expected that over several semesters, all levels of Health Occupations offered at the college will be taught. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $ – $ annually (11 months), based upon academic achievement, teaching and related experience (Academic…