FY25 - Nurse, Gerontology/Medical/Surgical Instructor

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Posted: 18-Mar-24

Location: Los Angeles, California

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Nursing

Internal Number: 5108452

FY25 - Nurse, Gerontology/Medical/Surgical Instructor
LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE
FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
FY25 - Nursing, Gerontology/Medical/Surgical - Instructor
Full-Time, Tenure -Track C Basis
Closing Date: April 26, 2024


Located on about 426 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. Founded in 1947, LAPC is a growing two-year public institution with more than 100 disciplines being taught to more than 20,500 students each semester and enjoys one of the highest transfer performances in Southern California. Seen as a leader statewide and nationally, LAPC is now seeking to expand its outstanding faculty by offering a Full-Time, Tenure-Track Instructor position in the Nursing Department starting with the Fall 2024 semester.
DEPARTMENT
LAPC offers an Associate in Science Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The mission of the program is to educate students to become entry level nursing practitioners. Program curriculum is based upon National League of Nursing (NLN) Competencies Model, Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) and the Nursing Process and is structured according to simple-to-complex knowledge attainment. Students are provided with clinical experience concurrently with classroom instruction. The program is affiliated with local hospitals and other health agencies where students administer direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of nursing faculty.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAPC includes lower division courses. Faculty members at LAPC are expected to facilitate student learning by designing varied and exciting learning environments. The regular weekly teaching load is 15 standard hours per semester. Evening and/or weekend classes may be scheduled based on department needs. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach courses over an academic year in accordance with established course outline of record;
• Maintain scheduled office hours for student contact;
• Participate in the development and the assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs) and program learning outcomes (PLOs) and participate in required program planning and annual program review;
• Complete and submit required documents in accordance with district policy;
• Devote required time, in accordance to faculty contract, to campus and department responsibilities (committees, accreditation, etc.);
• Work collegially with members of the department, classified staff, students, faculty and administrators to maintain professional conduct and ethics, and foster a professional working environment;
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the academic field and nursing specialty taught;
• Maintain accurate records (e.g., grades, attendance, class exclusions, etc.) and submit records in accordance to district policy and board rules;
• Develop and update department course curricula;
• Develop resources, materials, and strategies, including using multimedia technology (Pierce Online / Canvas) to complement textbooks, other published materials, and lecture presentation to students in a multicultural environment;
• Interface with assigned clinical faculty to maintain a desirable environment for student attainment of learning objectives;
• Teach theory and lecture components of first semester gerontology/medical-surgical nursing courses;
• Assume departmental duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., plan and attend advisory meetings, revise course outlines, participate actively on campus committees).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration;
• OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND Master's degree in Education, Health Care Administration or Public Health
• OR the equivalent
• AND the minimum qualifications for Approval as Instructor as set by the Board of Registered Nursing

1. at least one year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care within the last five years in Medical-Surgical Nursing area;
2. Minimum of one year teaching experience (two academic semesters or three quarters) in Registered Nursing Program in Medical/Surgical Nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing. (Please also refer to Application Procedure #7)

• AND a current California RN License by the start of employment.
• AND a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT AND COVID 19 VACCINATIONS
A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status or have an approved exemption in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong academic record and experience teaching gerontological/medical-surgical nursing at the community college level;
• Exhibit knowledge of current nursing theory and clinical practice in the subject/specialty area to be taught;
• Possess the ability to assume responsibility and accountability for instruction, evaluation of students, and planning and implementing curriculum content in the content area;
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success;
• Evidence of experience in organizing and utilizing alternative settings to acute hospital care in teaching clinical lab;
• Demonstrate the understanding of, or have experience in, the use of student learning outcomes (SLO's) in promoting student success;

• A commitment to collegiality within the instructional environment;
• Experience in adult patient care and eligibility for California Board of Registered Nursing approval as an instructor in Gerontology/Medical-Surgical Nursing.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The current starting range is from $72,990 - $135,620 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,610 per academic year. The district provides an excellent retirement and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents.
APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS
Applicants will be required to submit the following using the LACCD On-Line System a web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. All submitted materials become property of Los Angeles Community College District.
Application packet can be filed at http://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx . For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:
Documents Required for All Applicants

• Letter of interest that includes, description of your interest in the position, and why you are a good fit for the position;
• Current descriptive Resume or CV that summarizes how you meet the qualifications of the position;
• Contact information for three professional references include emails and phone numbers;
• Copies of all transcripts from undergraduate and graduate school (Official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview). All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go toCommission on Teacher Credentialing - Foreign Transcript Evaluation ;
• Copy of current California Registered Nurse License;
• Evidence of eligibility for California Board of Registered Nursing approval as an instructor in the content area (Gerontology/Medical Surgical nursing) by providing the following:
  
  • Verification of one (1) year continuous, full-time experience, or the equivalent, providing direct patient care as a registered nurse; AND
    
  • Verification of either direct patient care experience as a registered nurse in the content/clinical area, within the previous five (5) years; or proof of current approval.
    

The completed application package and required documents must be submitted 4:30PM April 26, 2024. Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or E-mail). After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District.
In order for the application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. Applicants will need to edit the application and documents before uploading/submitting them to the system. Applicants will not be allowed to change the application information after having applied for this position. Make sure the documents uploaded are not larger than 5 MB; if they are, please reduce the size for each document or split into more than one document. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions concerning the hiring process, please submit all inquiries to Mary Fellows, [email protected] .
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAPC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.
ADA NOTICE:
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require an accommodation during any part of the selection/interview process may request an in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5108452&targetURL=.
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAPC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.
ADA NOTICE:
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require an accommodation during any part of the selection/interview process may request an in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit: www.laccd.edu/ada
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Equal Employment Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment,
hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
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