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Nursing (RN/LVN) Assistant Professor (Los Rios Community College District)
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Los Rios Community College DistrictNursing (RN/LVN) Assistant Professor
The Institution:Sacramento City College is an urban college in a park-like setting located in the heart of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The College is a learning center for approximately 25,000 day and evening students. Founded in 1916, Sacramento City College is a place of tradition and history, with a vitality and diversity that is contemporary. The College consists of a main campus and outreach centers in Davis, Downtown, and West Sacramento. Classes are offered seven days a week, both day and evenings, as well as on line and interactive television. The faculty and staff of Sacramento City College value a humanistic approach to learning, teaching, and working together in a diverse community. The college is a part of the Los Rios Community College District and uses an interest based approach to dispute resolution.Position Summary:The teaching assignment is primarily focused on medical-surgical nursing in either the Associate Degree (Registered Nursing) or Vocational Nursing programs. This includes theory and clinical practice related to caring for adults and older adults with physiological and psychological stressors encountered throughout the life cycle. Knowledge and clinical experience in maternal/child is also desired. The teaching assignment will be determined by the Director of Nursing based on the needs of the Registered Nursing and Vocational Nursing Programs. Didactic and clinical teaching assignments include day, evening, and weekend classes, on and off campus.Responsibilities:Under the management and supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Division Dean, and in collaboration with the Department Chair in a manner consistent with the department’s standards and in accordance with program and course objectives, the faculty member will be responsible for the following:. Teaching assigned lecture and clinical assignments in accordance with approved curriculum. . Maintain required office hours.. Maintain thorough and current knowledge in support of their didactic and clinical assignments. . Maintain standards of professional and ethical conduct appropriate for a nursing faculty position. . Participate in faculty governance at the department, division and college levels. . Other responsibilities as assigned by the Division Dean or Nursing Director.. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as outlined in the college and department faculty handbooks.Additioinal Responsibilities:We Value: . The ability to create a supportive learning environment that promotes student success.. A personal capacity to work effectively with a diverse population of students.. Innovative teaching that encourages studentlife-long learning and critical thinking.. Incorporation of contextualized learning to promote student engagement and understanding.. Knowledge of trends and challenges facing community college students.. Employment experience in a field related to the teaching assignment.. Nursing experience working with geriatric patients.Minimum Qualifications:1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution in nursing completed by August 23, 2012; OR, a bachelor’s in nursing AND a master’s in health education or health science; OR hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher; OR, the equivalent. NOTE: Applicants applying under the “equivalent provision” must provide details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above. 2. Have at least two years of experience within the last five years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care in medical-surgical nursing. 3. Hold and maintain a current valid license as a Registered Nurse in California. 4. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities as it relates to the difference in learning styles.Application Instructions:To receive full consideration applicants applying to any Los Rios Community College District postings are required to submit: 1. Los Rios Community College District Faculty Application. 2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work ** (“graduate advising documents and grade reports” will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts). NOTE: Los Rios employees are also required to submit unofficial copies of transcripts. 3. Resume 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. Letter of Interest 6. Current valid license as a Registered Nurse in California**Note: Individuals who have completed colleges or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.Conditions:Job Offer Requirements: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. For permanent and adjunct faculty positions, when education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process.Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code, and a financial disclosure statement is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position.Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for an interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses.Additional Salary Information:Entering annual salary within a given range varies, depending upon units and degrees completed at accredited colleges/universities and on verified experience. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overloads, and stipends.Location:SCC (Sacramento City College)Department:SCC Science & Allied Health
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: jobs.losrios.eduLRCCD embraces diversity as one of the core values of the organization. The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.
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