Associate Professor of Nursing

San Joaquin Delta College • Stockton, CA

444d • $70,602 - $131,734

About The Position

San Joaquin Delta College is seeking a Full-Time Tenure Track faculty member in Nursing. The ideal candidate will share in the college's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. The Professor will teach classes in the Associate Degree Nursing program and other Health Sciences programs, providing knowledge and understanding of the diversity within community college populations and promoting equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices.

Requirements

• 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.
• Possession of a valid, current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• At least one year of experience within the last five years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care or clinical instruction in the area of medical/surgical nursing.
• At least one academic year of experience teaching nursing courses in pre-or post-licensure registered nursing programs or a course from an accredited college or nursing school which includes: teaching strategies, course outline and lesson plan development, practice teaching and evaluation.
• Meets the California Board of Registered Nursing definition of clinical competency in one of these specialties: med-surg, OB, peds, or mental health nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures.
• Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.
• Clinical experience in mental health, obstetrical or pediatric nursing.
• Experience in evaluation of clinical performance of health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines.
• Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.
• Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy.
• Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education.
• Maintain currency in your field.
• Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
• Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.
• Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college, or community.
• Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.
• Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.
• Provide guidance and direction to Readers, as needed.
• Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees