Licensed Vocational Nursing Instructor (Kern River Valley) – Temporary

Kern Community College District

Licensed Vocational Nursing Instructor (Kern River Valley) - Temporary

Full-time/Temporary non-tenure-track position that is beginning well into the fiscal year. This position is for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters of the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 academic year. The position of Vocational Nursing Instructor at Cerro Coso Community College encompasses a full range of Health Career courses. Instructor is responsible for a full professional service week, which will involve traveling to various instructional sites. The position may involve teaching in a distance education environment (online and ITV), and/or evening and weekend classes as part of the assignment.



Benefits:



The Kern Community College District provides a maximum contribution to an excellent health and welfare benefits plan. The District also provides life insurance plans for the employee, as well as an 8.25% contribution to the State Teacher's Retirement plan. Additional types of insurance may be purchased with pre-tax dollars through an IRS 125 flexible benefit program.



Knowledge and Abilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

* May include administrative duties related to health careers.

• Teach a variety of Health Career courses including LVN, Nursing Assistant, Clinical, and Allied Health.


• Coordinate skills laboratory functions.


• Work collaboratively with the Director to fulfill the goals of the program.


• Assume responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in a clinical setting.


• Provide instructional and/or non-instructional services as specified by contract or assignment.


• Demonstrate versatility in instructional methodology and technology and the ability to serve a diverse student population.


• Maintain a course outline and provide current course orientation materials for each assigned course.


• Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress.


• Participate in the development of curriculum, including distance learning and online curriculum.


• Post and maintain scheduled office hours.


• Attend meetings or activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities or assignments.


• Participate in recruiting and articulation activities with local schools, other community colleges and four-year colleges.


• Use media aids, the library, and other resources as appropriate.


• Maintain currency in subject matter domain and developments in the field.


• Communicate with students and staff in a professional manner.


• Be familiar with and observe appropriate Board policies and contractual agreements.


• Travel to distant campus sites for functions and meetings.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must meet the following criteria established by the Board of Registered Nursing:

• Completed or currently attending a course offered by an accredited school in teaching techniques; AND


• Hold a current California active license as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Technician; AND


• Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school; or a valid teaching credential; or have completed a minimum of one (1) year full-time teaching experience in a state accredited or approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five year; OR met community college or state university teaching requirements in California; AND


• Have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a registered nurse or psychiatric technician; AND


• Pass a pre-employment drug test and pre-employment physical, AND


• Proof of TB clearance and Titre Vaccinations AND


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

Equivalency:

An applicant may qualify for this position by equivalency. The requirements include an associate of arts/science degree and six (6) years of experience in your professional area. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.

Desirable Qualifications:

* An advanced degree in nursing or a related field.

• Recent teaching experience in nursing or a related field.


• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in a team environment.


• Experience and competency working with and integrating computers, multi-media and computerized software as part of the teaching/learning experience.


• An understanding of the advantages and challenges of developing a nursing program in a small, rural community college.


• Ability, interest, and willingness to develop and maintain working relationships with local high schools to facilitate recruiting and articulation of the nursing program.


• Ability to deliver instruction using strategies designed for diverse learning styles.


• Ability to design learning objectives and assess learning outcomes.


• Willingness to work with students having a wide range of skills, motivation, and academic or vocational goals, as well as cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Posting Date: 10/07/2013

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Temporary Academic

Minimum Salary: $23,899.40 fiscal year 13-14

Maximum Salary: $38,548.76 fiscal year 13-14

College/Site Cerro Coso College

Location: CC-Kern River Valley, Lake Isabella

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form


• Current resume


• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)


• Statement of personal philosophy of teaching


• Copies of legible transcripts


• Copy of sample syllabi


• List of six (6) professional references - Listed on application form

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

To apply, visit http://careers.kccd.edu/postings/3891

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