Nursing Professor, Full-time Tenure-track

Hartnell Community College • Salinas, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hartnell College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Nursing Professor to join their registered and vocational nursing programs. The department boasts high NCLEX pass rates and is accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Instruction utilizes modern classrooms, labs, and simulation technology, based on educational theory and professional standards. Students gain practical experience in various healthcare settings. The position involves teaching, student advisement, curriculum development, and college governance, with instruction offered in person, hybrid, or online, potentially during day, evening, or weekend hours across multiple campuses and clinical sites.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing OR a bachelor’s degree in nursing AND a master’s degree in health education or health science OR (1) A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration; and (2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency; and (3) Completion of at least one (1) year's experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
• A current California Board of Registered Nursing License.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills, motivations, preparation, and academic and career goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a participatory governance environment.
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via various modalities.
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities, and to maintain positive relationships with health care partners at all clinical sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to enthusiastically maintain subject matter currency and clinical competencies.
• Ability to develop Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and to determine their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes.
• Ability to utilize technology in the delivery of instruction and willingness to explore new technologies for instruction and learning.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at-large.
• Demonstrate experience working with diverse student populations—including those from varied academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and historically underserved backgrounds—in ways that support student success and excellence in higher education.
• Demonstrate an understanding of systemic barriers that impact student access, success, and retention, and provide examples of strategies you have implemented to reduce equity gaps and improve outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to empowering students by supporting their development of self-efficacy, confidence, and a sense of belonging to help them thrive and reach their full potential.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment by incorporating students’ diverse experiences, strengths, and perspectives into your approach to teaching, advising, or student support.
• Demonstrate your experience applying an equity-minded framework through service activities on campus and/or in the broader community.

Nice To Haves

• Psychiatric Mental Health Experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct lecture, lab, and skills courses as assigned, including collaborative and team-teaching.
• Coordinate, plan, prepare, present, evaluate, and deliver classroom instruction and related activities, including developing and revising curriculum; using computer and advanced technologies in instruction; and maintaining currency in field.
• Offer student advising and assistance.
• Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussion.
• Develop and file appropriate syllabi for each course taught, ensuring that each syllabus conforms to required and approved curriculum, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and reflects currency in the field.
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment, to the dean.
• Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt evaluation and grading of papers and other work.
• Maintain and report accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records.
• Participate in program and curriculum review and development.
• Develop and assess student learning and program level outcomes.
• Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.
• Post and maintain office hours for student consultations.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation programs.
• Participate in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation.
• Collegially participate in department, college, and discipline-specific activities.
• Participate in college governance, including serving on various committees.
• Participate in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
• Attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the dean, vice president, superintendent/president, or designee.
• Demonstrate clinical skills appropriate to the practice setting and provides appropriate clinical experiences and student supervision to meet student learning and program objectives.
• Function in the educational environment as a role model and mentor.

Benefits

• Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and a high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents.
• Employee assistance program.
• Basic life insurance for employee only.
• STRS (state teacher retirement system).
• 403b/457 Options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior