Professor of Registered Nursing

Salary: $60,520.00 - $137,225.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 20231217

Closing: 1/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

*Position's initial max possible salary placement is $94,201Additional compensation available via overload assignments, with approvalInterview dates to be determined
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Incorporated in 1889, Merced offers historical sites, affordable housing, and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county. The college is currently in a time of exciting innovation.

The Merced College Nursing Programs aim to prepare students for careers in nursing. The Professor of Nursing has the opportunity to provide innovative and extensive outreach in the local community and will be an integral part of the student educational experience. In addition, they partner with local health care agencies and aid in the promotion of the health care through nursing throughout the region and within the Merced Community College District. Faculty are committed to helping students attain their educational goals by preparing students to have successful careers in the industry.

Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description:
This is a full-time, tenure track instructional assignment at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Allied Health, Kinesiology and Public Safety. The professor must be able to integrate the basic principles of nursing into both classroom and clinical instruction. The professor also must be able to assume responsibility for students in clinical facilities and establish and maintain communication between the facilities, its employees and the College. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

The program maintains a focus on:

• The specialty areas of geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and medical-surgical background.
• Adhering to the Board of Registered Nursing guidelines.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi)
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Master's Degree in Nursing;

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND Master's Degree in Health Education or Health Science.

OR

• The equivalent

OR

• The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher:
• Master's or higher degree, which includes course work in nursing, education or administration. If degree is in something other than nursing, submit information verifying course work in nursing education.
• Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing areas to which the faculty is assigned, that can be met by either one of the following (A or B) below:
• (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in a 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 demonstrate clinical competency.

• Completion of at least one (1) years' experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
• Hold and maintain a current California license as a Registered Nurse, by August 18, 2024.
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred:

• Current knowledge and experience in Registered Nursing.
• Experience in innovative teaching methods and curriculum development.
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.
Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
• Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.

If Applicable:

• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
• Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/
Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee, which includes a teaching demonstration on a selected topic. Interviews will be held onsite.

Employee Benefits:
Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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