*Nursing Adjunct Instructor- Lecture (Summer 2014)

Job #: 2014-00030

Opening Date/Time: Tue. 05/20/14 12:00 AM Pacific Time

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Adjunct Instructor

Location: Monterey, California

Department: Nursing

Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications for the following adjunct teaching position:  

NURS201: Preparation for Registered Nurse Licensure Exam (pediatric specialty).

Course Description

6 hours of overview of content required by the California State Board of Registered Nursing for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. It is designed as a review for the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Specific topic for review: Pediatrics.

Required: One year direct patient care experience as a registered nurse in a pediatric setting in the previous five (5) years.

Example of Duties:

POSITION DEFINITION:

Under the general supervision of the Division or Department Chair, the adjunct instructor will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters, and perform other instructional related duties as assigned. Instructor may be assigned to the Monterey campus and/or Marina Education Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.

• Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences.

• Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course, to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated.

• Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal and grading.

• Submit when due, all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify as to their accuracy.

• Comply with all institutional policies and procedures.

• Give careful attention to all bulletins, memorandums and emails from administrative offices.

• Check faculty mailbox and MPC email frequently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing OR

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing AND master’s degree in health education or health science OR

• The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher. OR

• The equivalent.  Applicant must submit equivalency form.

AND

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information:

Work Schedule:

Class meets according to schedule posted at the beginning of each semester (“TBA”), generally weekdays from 3-6 pm, occasional Saturdays 9 am – 1pm.

The position is open until filled, however to ensure consideration, apply by June 3, 2014.

Application Procedure:

During the application process, you will be asked to submit the following items:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Transcripts

? We require unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) at the applicant’s expense.

• Equivalency Form (optional, based on minimum qualifications)

? If you do not meet the minimum qualification listed in the job announcement, but you believe you possess minimum qualifications that are equivalent, you will need to complete an equivalency form. Click here to download.

Please do not upload any items not listed above (such as letters of recommendation), as they will not be forwarded to the hiring committee.

Additional Information:

Teaching assignments are part-time and temporary in nature. Assignments are subject to Governing Board approval, adequate enrollment size, and assignment to a contract instructor. 

Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, and tuberculosis examination as required.

Initial salary placement is based on education for academic disciplines requiring a master's degree.  Please see our current salary schedule for more details.

Adjunct instructors accrue sick time at the rate of one hour for every 18 hours worked.

Health benefits for adjunct instructors are not provided by MPC. Limited accident and sickness coverage may be purchased through Ternian Insurance Group:members.myternian.com/AACCpart-time/

Applications may be filed online at:

http://apptrkr.com/475133 

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