Temporary Full Time Nursing Professor

Hartnell Community College 

Salary: $107,699.00 - $119,137.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 202400172-2

Location: District-wide

Department: Nursing & Health Sciences

Closing: 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Full-time, one-year temporary nursing faculty position for the 2025-2026 academic year 

Hartnell College seeks a passionate nursing Professor to teach in our top-rated RN and LVN programs, where students excel on licensing exams. Use innovative teaching strategies in state-of-the-art labs and provide hands-on clinical experiences at leading healthcare facilities.

Join us and shape the future of nursing education!

THE DEPARTMENT

Hartnell College offers an associate of science degree in nursing (registered nursing) and an associate science degree and certificate for vocational nursing. Graduates exceed California and national first-time pass rates on the NCLEX-RN and -PN licensing examinations. Programs are approved by the California Boards of Registered and Vocational Nursing and accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. On-campus instruction occurs in state-of-the-art classrooms and clinical skills and simulation learning laboratories. Instructional strategies are based on educational theory, experiential teaching methodologies, interprofessional instructional approaches, distance education practices, professional practice standards, and the National League for Nursing role competencies. Students gain clinical nursing and service learning experiences at acute care hospitals, skilled nursing centers, outpatient clinics, home care agencies, and community wellness centers.

THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the area dean, the nurse educator is responsible for instruction in the registered and vocational nursing programs. Classroom, learning lab, and clinical courses are scheduled at any of the college's campuses and clinical sites during the day, evening, or weekend hours and may include teaching in person, hybrid or online. In addition to supervising and evaluating student learning, the nurse educator participates in student advisement, curricular design, and college governance. The nurse educator demonstrates clinical skills appropriate to the practice setting and provides appropriate clinical experiences and student supervision to meet student learning and program objectives. Also, the nurse educator functions in the educational environment as a role model and mentor.

Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• 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.

Typical Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental Information

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in nursing

OR a bachelor's degree in nursing AND a master's degree in health education or health science

OR the equivalent

OR Master's degree with coursework in nursing, education, or administration from an accredited college or university education.

At least one year's continuous, full-time experience in direct patient care practice as a registered nurse within the previous five years.

Completion of a least one year's experience teaching courses related to nursing or a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.

A current California Board of Registered Nursing License.

Preference may be given to candidates with prior teaching experience.

Experience teaching medical surgical nursing, desired.

Application Procedure

The following documents MUST be uploaded as attachments to your online application:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter

3 . Unofficial College/university transcripts

4 . Hartnell College Equivalency Request Form (If requesting equivalency)

All coursework must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Note: Transcripts for degrees earned outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation from an approved NACES service verifying that the degree is equivalent to the U.S. degree.

Hiring & Selection Process

A select group of candidates will be invited to participate in the first round of interviews, which will take place on the Hartnell College campus in Salinas, CA. The first round will involve a panel interview with faculty, staff, and the Dean. During this round, candidates will be asked to deliver a teaching demonstration on a topic that will be provided upon receipt of the interview invitation. Additionally, candidates will respond to a series of scripted questions. These questions will be made available for review 30 minutes before the interview. We anticipate conducting the first-round interviews during the first three weeks of April 2025.

Candidates selected for the second round of interviews will meet with the college president and vice president. This round may also include a 50-minute teaching demonstration delivered to a group of Hartnell College students. The second-round interviews are expected to occur in the last week of April or early May.

The final decision regarding the outcome of the interview process will be made in mid-May.Start Date: Fall 2025

Fostering a Culture of Care:

Caring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), is dedicated to creating a culture of care within community colleges. IEBC's https://www.hartnell.edu/hr/caring-campus.html program aims to increase student retention and success. We understand that when students feel connected to their college, they are more likely to succeed academically.

At Hartnell College, we embrace the https://www.hartnell.edu/hr/caring-campus.html culture. By implementing intentional, campus-wide behavioralcommitments, we enhance our existing student success initiatives and create an environment where care and support areintegral.

Join us on this journey of fostering a caring environment where students thrive. Together, we can transform Hartnell College into a place where care and success go hand in hand, empowering our students to reach their full potential.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Criteria:

To be considered for a faculty position at Hartnell College, applicants must satisfy the following criteria. Include specific examples that support each of your responses. Incomplete entries will not be forwarded into the application pool.

Faculty Applicant Criteria:

In order to be considered, candidates must be able to satisfy the following five criteria:

1. Demonstrate experience working with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations, leading to student success and excellence in higher education.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of systemic barriers faced by BIPOC and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations and experience with implementing strategies that can be used to close equity gaps for students.

3. Demonstrate a commitment to empowering students in their development of self-efficacy and a sense of belonging with the goal of helping students thrive and reach their fullest potential.

EEO Statement

Hartnell Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

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