Pasadena City College - Nursing Instructors

Academic Career & Executive Search•Pasadena, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasadena City College (PCC) is seeking to hire multiple full-time Nursing Instructors. This is a unique opportunity to join a cohort of faculty who will shape the future of one of Southern California’s most respected community college nursing programs. Faculty hired through this initiative will benefit from a pathway that could lead to tenure-track faculty status, comprehensive California public employee benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term academic career while helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. PCC educates future healthcare professionals through Registered Nursing, LVN, CNA, and other health career pathways that help meet critical workforce needs across Southern California. Located in the heart of one of the nation's largest healthcare markets, PCC serves a richly diverse student population and is recognized for its commitment to student success, educational access, and career preparation. Through innovative ADN-to-BSN partnerships and a continued focus on workforce development, PCC is helping prepare the next generation of nurses who will serve communities throughout the region. Selected candidates will join a community dedicated to contributing actively to the life of the institution through collaboration, shared governance, and a focus on equitable student outcomes. The ideal candidate will be committed to creating welcoming learning environments, supporting students from varied backgrounds and experiences, and helping all students achieve high levels of academic and clinical success. Successful candidates will also demonstrate experience teaching and working with diverse populations, an inclusive approach to mentoring and student engagement, and a commitment to advancing the College's mission, vision, and core values. Reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences, this is a one-year, 10-month, full-time faculty appointment beginning Fall 2026. Candidates who successfully complete the first year and are subsequently hired into a tenure-track position will have fulfilled one of the four years required to obtain tenure. Additional teaching opportunities may be available through summer sessions, winter intersession, overload assignments, and expanded instructional responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of nursing education regulations and accreditation standards for prelicensure nursing education (e.g., ACEN accreditation standards).
Ability to teach using a variety of instructional methodologies and adapt pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning styles and abilities.
Ability to motivate students to excel in theory, laboratory, simulation, and clinical coursework.
Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Clinical experience in Medical Surgical and specialty nursing, including direct patient care experience.
Ability to work effectively in a multiethnic environment with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success, including working with basic skills students and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Willingness to teach across programs within the nursing discipline, including LVN and CNA programs, and to develop expertise in additional nursing specialty areas based on program needs.
Familiarity with computer applications and technology commonly used in academic settings.
Interest in participating in student engagement activities, faculty service, and the broader life of the College.
A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration
Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license with ability to obtain CA state licensure
One (1) year continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years as an RN providing direct patient care OR One (1) academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience providing direct patient care in the clinical facility
Completion of at least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing (if there is a practicum teaching RN student, practicum can be counted toward the one required year)

Nice To Haves

Additional nursing experience beyond what is required for the minimum qualifications
Familiarity with clinical partners' hospitals
Experience teaching nursing students at a community college or similar educational institution
Qualifications to teach in more than one content area

Responsibilities

Create lesson plans that align with and support the attainment of predefined student learning outcomes, including learning activities and assignments for classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning, supervision of students in clinical practice, and debriefing conferences regarding patient care.
Develop assessment tools to evaluate student learning, progress, and performance and participate in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning.
Coordinate and manage assigned courses, including class schedules, course syllabi, LMS content, course assignments, examinations, and related instructional activities.
Plan and schedule teaching activities for theory, laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning in alignment with curriculum and program learning outcomes.
Evaluate student academic and clinical performance, hold students accountable for required competencies, and assist students in remediation to acquire and maintain competence.
Participate in curriculum development and maintenance to ensure course content reflects current knowledge in the discipline and incorporates cultural diversity considerations and instructional best practices.