NURSING INSTRUCTOR        

Butte-Glenn Community College District

Full-Time; Tenure-Track

Classification: Faculty

Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Probationary (Contract I) 

Contingent upon availability of state funding.

START DATE:  Fall Semester 2011

Final Filing Date - FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time tenure-track Nursing Instructor with experience teaching Licensed Vocational Nursing. The faculty work closely together in the Vocational and Associate Degree Programs and applicants must possess a knowledge base of both the vocational and registered nursing roles. Responsibilities include teaching nursing theory and clinical/laboratory content. 

POSITION DUTIES:

In addition to the responsibilities of the classification description, the specific position is also responsible for:

1. Performing theory instruction in the Vocational and/or Associate Degree Nursing Programs.

2. Providing clinical supervision, performance counseling, and evaluation of students.

3. Assisting the Director/Chair with the coordination of curriculum, staff, facilities and schedule for the nursing programs.

4. Working cooperatively and effectively with department staff and clinical agencies to carry out the instructional plan of the program.

5. Complying with Board of Vocational Nursing and Board of Registered Nursing policies to maintain program approval and standards.

CLASSIFICATION RESPONSIBILITES:

All Butte College full-time Faculty are responsible for the following:

1. Plan for and initiates curriculum improvements. 

2. Plan for and is continually well prepared to teach. 

3. Provides organized delivery of instruction.

4. Is courteous to and approachable by students. 

5. Instruction is consistent with the stated and approved goals and content of the course. 

6. Sticks to the subject matter of the course. 

7. Shows enthusiasm for the subject matter. 

8. Uses effective motivation to create a personal desire to learn the subject/skill(s). 

9. Uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, fair, and followed consistently throughout the course. 

10. Requires levels of instructor and student effort sufficient to the mastery of the subject or skills in the course. 

11. Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time. 

12. Makes effective use of teaching aids and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, etc.).

13. Is effective as a teacher. 

14. Prepares complete course outlines, lesson plans and syllabi. 

15. Continually revises and updates course content and materials of instruction.

16. Coordinates course contents and methods with other teachers in the program/discipline. 

17. Meets and assists students during office hours or by appointment or at other reasonable times. 

18. Initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and methods. 

19. Initiates and/or participates in overall department-wide program development, maintenance, evaluation, revision and/or expansion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current valid California active license as a Registered Nurse AND

A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school AND

A minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years AND

Shall have or be currently attending a course offered by an accredited school in teaching.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess:

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds and abilities of Butte College students.

Master’s Degree in nursing, or in progress.

3. Willingness to teach in both the Registered and Vocational Nursing Programs.

4. Willingness to acquire BRN/BVNPT approval to teach other specialty areas of nursing.

5. Competent computer skills. 

6. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to motivate students to learn.

7.  Strong, acute care clinical nursing skills.

8. Experience with or willingness to explore innovative teaching methodologies including the use of technology in the classroom and distance education.

DISTRICT DRIVING POLICY:

Employees driving on District business or driving a District vehicle must possess a valid California driver’s license.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:

Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation.  Please contact the Department of Human Resources for a list of agencies providing this service.

SALARY / BENEFITS:

$46,088.40 - $70,774.44 per year, plus doctorate stipend if applicable. Placement on the Academic salary schedule is dependent on education and experience. The District offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and family members. The package includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Income Protection, participation in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) and 457/403b tax shelter retirement plans.

IMPORTANT:

The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.

APPLICATION  FILING DATE:

4:00 P.M.   FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

All offers of employment are contingent upon Board approval. 

This position is open until filled, but the above date is the priority date for receipt of application materials to be considered in the initial selection committee review. The position may close for consideration of application materials on the above date or any time thereafter, and interested persons are encouraged to submit their application materials so that they are received not later than the aforementioned date (postmarks are not accepted). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application filing date. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Department of Human Resources               (800) 933-8322

Butte-Glenn Community College District                  (530) 895-2400

3536 Butte Campus Drive                            FAX: (530) 895-2836

Oroville, California  95965-8399

(Hearing Impaired Line Only)                                     TDD: (530) 895-2817

Applications are available on the main campus in the Department of Human Resources, on our website http://apptrkr.com/179259 or call to have an application mailed/emailed to you.

Submit applications by fax or deliver to the Department of Human Resources on the Main Campus.

Normal office hours: 

Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. –  5:00 p.m. 

Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

SELECTION PROCESS:

A selection committee will review and evaluate applications to select a limited number of candidates to interview.  This screening process can take up to 3 weeks or more, after which interviews will be conducted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate an interview. Applicants selected for an interview and requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process must notify the Department of Human Resources in advance. 

PREEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.

2. As a condition of employment the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee’s responsibility. If you should be offered this position you will be asked to sign a payroll deduction form which will authorize the District to deduct the fee charged by the DOJ from your first paycheck.

3. All offers of employment are contingent upon Board Approval.  The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of the position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS – READ CAREFULLY

To be considered in the initial screening, applicants are required to submit two (2) sets of application materials (1 original and 1 copy) of all required documents to the Department of Human Resources on the main campus on or before the application deadline (postmarks are not accepted).  Copies may be submitted via fax, U.S. mail, or electronically only if they are scanned and sent as a “PDF” file. All materials submitted become District property, will not be returned or copied, and will be considered for this opening only.  Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further consideration.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

? BUTTE COLLEGE ACADEMIC APPLICATION (2 copies):

All applicants must complete a Butte College Academic Application. All applicable parts of the application must be completed. Please be sure to complete the “reference” section of the application and provide the contact information for at least three individuals who can provide an honest appraisal of your strengths as a classroom instructor and also speak to the relevancy of your skills and experience as it applies to our requirements for the position.  

AN APPLICATION WITHOUT A SIGNATURE OR WITH THE WORDS “SEE RESUME” OR SIMILAR PHRASE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

? COVER LETTER    (2 copies):

      Please describe in your cover letter how your past experience and qualifications meets the needs of this position. 

? RESUME OR VITA (2 copies)  

? DIVERSITY (2 copies):

Butte College serves a diverse population. In a separate statement, address how your skills, experience and education have prepared you to serve and meet the needs of a diverse student/staff population.

? TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL ACADEMIC WORK (2 copies):

You are required to provide transcripts for all coursework and/or degrees listed on the application materials you have submitted. The transcripts must include the date the institution granted the degree. Legible copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to hire. If you have foreign transcripts please include copies of a U.S. evaluation and translation. 

If you have foreign transcripts please include copies of a U.S. evaluation and translation

? LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (2 copies)

Attach a copy of the following:

1.  Current valid California active license as a Registered Nurse. 

On a separate sheet of paper provide:

2. A statement confirming a minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years AND

3. A statement identifying, in your transcripts, the teaching course that you have completed or are currently attending at an accredited school referenced in Minimum Qualifications (#4) above.

ABOUT BUTTE COLLEGE:

Butte College, located on a 928 acre wildlife refuge in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, is a fully accredited two year community college and a national leader in sustainability.  The college offers associate of arts and associate of science degrees, along with certificates in nursing, fire, law enforcement, building inspection, welding, automotive, business, and accounting, among others. The college is the second largest employer in Butte County, and serves over 21,862 students annually. Butte College faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve success in all aspects of campus life from academics to extracurricular activities. Graduates leave the college ready to transfer to other public and private four year institutions.  Butte College transfers more students to California State University, Chico, than any other community college. The college’s international honor society for two year colleges—is currently ranked third in the world and the college’s football team is ranked number one in the nation. The college received its re-accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 2009. “Students First” has always been a key value for Butte College and we remain dedicated to providing the best educational experience for our students.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Butte College is located in the heart of Northern California, just 75 miles north of Sacramento and three hours Northeast of San Francisco. The college is located in Oroville with centers in Chico and Glenn County. The city of Chico is recognized as one of the Top 10 Art Towns in America, and is home to Bidwell Park—one of the largest municipal parks in the nation, along with Lake Oroville—the second largest lake in California. A growing community, Chico offers cultural activities: music, art and theater, all in close proximity to California State University, Chico.  Bicycling Magazine named Chico as the best town in the U.S. for bicycling.  Oroville is the gateway to great Northern California recreational opportunities including: fishing, hunting, boating, cycling, and skiing.  Bassmaster Magazine ranked Lake Oroville the best bass fishing lake in California while another leading attraction is Feather Falls -- a magnificent 640-foot waterfall which is named the sixth tallest waterfall in the United States. 

The Butte-Glenn Community College District hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.  After employment is offered, all new employees shall submit, within three (3) days to the Department of Human Resources, required documentation establishing (a) personal identity, and (b) authorization to work in the U.S. 

It is the objective of the Butte-Glenn Community College District to achieve a drug-free workplace.  Any applicant for employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service and the special trust placed in public servants.

It is the policy of Butte-Glenn Community College District to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or disability. Inquiries may be addressed to the Director for Human Resources, Claudia Trujillo at (530) 895-2400.

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