Nursing Instructor

DUTIES

Teach in an associate degree nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) and approved by the BRN; teach nursing lecture, clinical, and skills laboratory in medical-surgical nursing incorporating the curriculum threads, such as geriatrics and critical thinking; remediate and teach in a nursing specialty (obstetrics, pediatrics, or psychiatric nursing); function in a manner consistent with the department's standards, unifying curricular theme, approved course outlines, and plan of instruction; evaluate the effectiveness of teaching/learning using evidence-based standards; schedule may include day, evening, and weekend classes, and/or short-term classes; incorporate innovative teaching strategies in planning, developing and teaching theory, clinical and laboratory experiences; participate in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation; participate in developing policies and procedures; coordinate student learning experiences; contribute to systematic program evaluation reports and self-studies, participate in all ongoing departmental and select institutional activities; utilize mid and high fidelity simulators as a teaching methodology; incorporate on-line teaching methodologies; collaborate and work with peers in creating and sustaining a supportive learning environment; demonstrate commitment to excellence in nursing education by continual professional development and scholarly activities; and adhere to California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulations; maintain office hours; participate in staff development programs, and college, departmental, and faculty organization activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in nursing OR Bachelor's in nursing AND Master's in health education or health science OR the equivalent* OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher OR possession of an appropriate valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the specified subject area(s).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of California; Master's in nursing as required by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); completion of a course in teaching techniques/methods offered at an accredited institution; experience as a registered nurse within the last five years, with at least two years providing direct patient care in a medical-surgical setting; full-time teaching experience in nursing education; knowledge of test construction and evaluation measures; knowledge of curriculum development, contemporary nursing practice, and national health care standards; evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the socio-economic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college student population including students with physical and/or learning disabilities as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.

• The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications.

All applications and materials must be received by:

December 2, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY

Online: https:jobs.smc.edu

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com