Allied Health: Contract Instructor-Noncredit

San Diego Community College District • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The San Diego Community College District is accepting applications for an Associate Professor, Allied Health Care / Certified Nursing Assistant, 100%, 10-month assignment. The current vacancy exists at the Cesar Chavez campus and applicants should understand that they may be assigned to any Continuing Education campus. Assignment may include day, evening, weekend hours, and/or off-campus responsibilities. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs. (This may be a split assignment between several campuses.) Applications accepted for this position may be considered for identical vacancies that occur throughout Continuing Education during the current academic year. Continuing Education campuses offer adults the opportunity to renew their learning experiences through noncredit vocational, basic skills, life skills and enrichment classes throughout the city of San Diego.

Requirements

• Any Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of experience; OR,
• Any Associate degree AND six (6) years of experience; OR,
• Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Health Occupations; AND,
• A current and valid California RN or LVN license; AND,
• Two (2) years of nursing experience, at least one of which as a licensed nurse providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or other long-term care setting; AND,
• One (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing OR,
• Completion of, or ability to complete, the following prior to beginning instructional assignment: 24 hours of BRN approved or accredited educational institution course continuing education in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing within six months of employment.
• Evidence from the California Department of Public of Health of prior approval as a Director of Staff Development or Instructor if applicable.
• All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and classified professionals.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Dean, the Continuing Education Instructor teaches courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog descriptions and course outlines.
• assisting in designing, providing, and supporting faculty and staff development activities
• developing curriculum
• participating in curriculum and program review
• participating in activities to improve articulation between programs within the District
• researching, recommending, and coordinating purchase of instructional equipment and materials
• serving as a mentor to other faculty members within the discipline
• taking initiative in developing new methods of promoting instructional excellence and academic achievement
• planning and presenting theory in the classroom
• providing clinical supervision in clinical settings
• teaching and evaluating students in all phases of the CNA and other Health Care Related Courses
• coordinating with the California Department of Public Health
• maintaining student records and files
• establishing effective working relationships with students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• assisting in planning and organizing program activities
• demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• serving on shared governance committees (e.g. hiring, matriculation, Academic Senate)
• participating as a peer evaluator
• participating in professional development activities on a regular basis and eligibility to serve as Chair of the Healthcare Careers Program.

Benefits

• The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development.
• Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development.
• Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees