Southwestern College

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NURSING – VOCATIONAL NURSING (VN) PROGRAM 

HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER AT OTAY MESA

10-MONTH, TEMPORARY, NON-TENURE TRACK POSITION

VACANCY IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABLE FUNDING

TEMPORARY FOR 2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR ONLY

LOCATION: 8100 GIGANTIC STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154

This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, extension site, and online or hybrid assignments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Health Occupations Programs, assume a teaching assignment in the VN Program, including both classroom instruction and supervision of clinical laboratory and other related classes, as necessary. Teaching responsibilities may also include the ADN Program and the CNA Program.

General Faculty Attributes and Responsibilities:

Southwestern College is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential.

SWC faculty are collegial and collaborative.  They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, peers, classified employees and administration.  They observe proper and appropriate channels of communication, enforce the policies and regulations of the college and strive to support and improve college programs.

In addition to instruction, general responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• teaching all classes as assigned or scheduled and maintaining contractually-defined office hours that are supportive of students

• appropriate class preparation in support of all course objectives including updating of class work and tests to reflect community practice

• impartial assessment and evaluation of students

• adequate tracking and record keeping of student performance and outcomes

• participation in meetings pertinent to faculty professional responsibilities, including standing and ad hoc committees

• consistent involvement in professional development and/or extracurricular activities

• involvement in the shared governance process

• participation in strategic planning and program review

• knowledge and practice of pedagogy and andragogy that supports a variety of learning styles and includes a wide range of instructional delivery systems

• demonstrates commitment to collegiality and professionalism by working as a team with discipline faculty members in the planning of class schedules, teaching rotations of discipline courses, and support for department and school activities

• maintains currency and clinical competence in the all subject areas taught

• adherence to all District policies and procedures

Faculty are expected to play a proactive role in the updating and revision of their discipline-specific courses and development of new curriculum, as well as student recruitment, advising and retention.  This includes the appropriate merging of technology and student outcomes into the curriculum, as well as effective applications and utilization of instructional technology.  Active involvement in student recruitment, advising and retention is also expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in Nursing OR 

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing AND Master’s in Health Education or Health Science OR 

• the equivalent OR 

• the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), whichever is higher 

AND

BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSING AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING: 

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college which shall include courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral or social sciences relevant to nursing practice AND 

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

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.  Experience working in a community with a similar diversity pattern as is found in the service area

for Southwestern College is desirable.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Masters in Nursing. Background in Acute Care and/or Longterm Clinical Nursing. A course in teaching and curriculum development is required by the BVNPT. Desire to remain current and clinically competent in nursing skills through occasional hospital or clinic work.

A short teaching demonstration may be required of those invited for an interview.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Upon initial employment, full-time faculty members are placed on the salary schedule

based on years of experience and education. The maximum initial placement for experience is Step 6. Faculty members are encouraged to continue their professional development through additional study qualifying them for advancement on the salary schedule. For current salary schedules and information on salary placement visit our website at www.swccd.edu. Excellent fringe benefits.

STARTING DATE: August 17, 2012 (Fall Semester, 2012)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All application materials must be received in the Human Resources Office. Position open until filled. Screening of applications begins 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2012 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

FAXED AND E-MAILED MATERIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, HOWEVER, APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE, www.swccd.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit the following application materials to the Human Resources Office:

(1) Letter of Application (cover letter)

(2) On-line application

(3) Resume

(4) Two current letters of recommendation

(5) Unofficial copies of college undergraduate and graduate transcripts with date degrees conferred

(6) Copy of valid California Nursing License

(7) Copy of valid CPR Card

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Upon offer of employment, the successful applicant must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline date.

All materials included in your application packet become District property, 

will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act,  Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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