Instructor - Psychiatric Nursing ( Merritt )

Peralta Community College District CareersOakland, CA

About The Position

This position is for an Instructor in Psychiatric Nursing at Merritt. The role involves teaching courses related to nursing, with a focus on psychiatric nursing. Candidates must meet specific minimum and desirable qualifications related to education, licensure, and experience.

Requirements

  • May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach nursing courses.
  • Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing AND Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in health education or health science
  • The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher
  • The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.)
  • Note: Foreign Degree(s) must be evaluated by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service.
  • Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Nice To Haves

  • At least one (1) year experience in teaching courses related to nursing or completion of a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.
  • Must be eligible for or hold a California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Three (3) years experience within the last 5 years as a registered nurse, providing direct patient care; or equivalent experience and/or education.
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