Director of Registered Nursing Program/ Nursing Assistant Professor

Contra Costa Community College District

Director of Registered Nursing Program/ Nursing Assistant Professor

Description of Position

Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to serve as the Director of the Registered Nursing Program with a reduced teaching assignment to begin in August 2014.

The teaching assignment will be in the Registered Nursing Program, Vocational Nursing Program and/or Allied Health Science. Approval from the Contra Costa Community College District Board, the Board of Registered Nursing and the Vocational Nursing Board must be received prior to hire.

This position requires adaptability and flexibility in assignments at the college and off campus at the hospitals. It may include weekend and evening hours.

This position will provide supervision of the faculty and staff in the Nursing programs. The Director of the Nursing Programs reports to the Dean of Math and Sciences.

Recruitment Type

Faculty

Posting Number

F00006

# of Openings

1

Yearly Salary Range / Hourly Range

$55,668-$83,772 per year

Position Status

Tenured Track

EEO Job Category

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Full-Time Faculty

Department

L6004-Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. advancing student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;

2. developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;

3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;

4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;

5. participating in department, division, and college committees;

6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;

7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;

8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;

10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;

11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;

12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;

13. participating in College’s shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

1. A master’s degree in nursing OR

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing AND master’s degree in health education or health science, OR


• the equivalent OR


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

2. A minimum of 3 years experience as a registered nurse with one (1) year of continuous, full time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse within the previous five years.

3. One (1) year of experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities.

4. Two (2) years of experience teaching in a pre- or post-licensure registered nursing program.

5. Demonstrate “Clinical competence” as defined by the Board of Registered Nursing in

Section 1420© as follows: “Nursing program faculty member possesses and exercises

the degree of learning, skill, care and experience ordinarily possessed and exercised by

staff level registered nurse on the clinical unit to which the instructor is assigned.”

6. A current, clear and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience managing or directing a nursing unit or pre-licensure nursing program.

2. Experience writing and managing grants; and completing regular grant reports.

3. Experience developing partnerships and networking with hospitals and healthcare agencies.

4. Experience working as a team player who demonstrates a willingness to support program improvement through ongoing collaborative assessment of the program.

5. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum in nursing.

6. Experience utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and application of theory to practice.

7. Sensitivity to, and experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, and cultural populations; and a commitment to support policies that respect and consider the diversity of the student population.

8. Effective communication skills for working with healthcare agencies, college administrators, staff and faculty.

9. Experience working as a liaison between a nursing program (nursing unit) and a healthcare agency.

Job Open Date:

12/17/2013

Job Close Date:

02/13/2014

Open Until Filled

No

Employment Begins:

Fall Semester 2014

Diversity Statement

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Employee Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services


• Dental and vision


• Flexible spending (125) plan


• Life and long-term disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)


• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

The United Faculty positions are within a collective bargaining unit. United Faculty employees are required to join the union or pay an equivalent service fee. The monthly contribution is an agency fee of .55 % of gross pay $2.50.

How to Apply

1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.

2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.

3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for paper-screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.

4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.

5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.

6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.

7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

1. The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.

2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.

3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.

4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.

5. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts, TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

All foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Two local firms that provide this service are International Education Research Foundation (310) 258-9451 www.ierf.org and Educational Records Evaluation Service (916) 921-0790 www.eres.com. Credits previously accepted by an accredited institution will be accepted with no further evaluation. It is the applicant’s responsibility to arrange and pay for the foreign degree evaluation. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept evaluations after the closing date.

ADA Accommodations

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to (925) 229-1000 ext. 1298 or slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

Quick Link

http://www.4cdcareers.net:80/postings/1793

About Us

About the District

Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) is located in Contra Costa County in the beautiful and diverse San Francisco East Bay area. Contra Costa County has approximately one million residents, living within 720 square miles. The county is diverse in business, population, and wealth.

CCCCD first opened its doors in 1949. It is the second oldest and eighth largest multi-college community college district in California. The county population is served by Contra Costa College in San Pablo, Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, in addition to the Brentwood Center, and San Ramon Campus. The District Office located in downtown Martinez, supports the mission and functions of the colleges.

Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College is a dynamic, comprehensive community college with a diverse student population. The institution has served the communities of West Contra Costa County for more than 59 years. Most of the 8,500-plus students who attend the college come from local communities, but many also come from neighboring communities and from countries throughout the world. The college offers certificates and degree programs in 70 areas. It prepares students for immediate employment and for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Faculty and staff are proud to be affiliated with an institution that has a tradition of excellence and a reputation for educating students to live and work in a diverse global environment.

Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College is a large suburban community college, approximately 25 miles east of San Francisco in Contra Costa County. One of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, DVC enrolls approximately 20,000 students, about 40% who come from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. DVC ranks consistently as one of the most successful transfer institutions in California and also offers a wide range of highly respected occupational programs leading to certificates or degrees. The faculty is known for its intellectual vitality and deep commitment to the success of its students.

Los Medanos College

Los Medanos College, opened in 1974, is the newest campus of the Contra Costa Community College District. The college prepares students to excel and succeed economically, socially and intellectually in an innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment. LMC provides quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities to serve the needs of a rapidly-growing and changing East County while enhancing the quality of life of the diverse communities it serves. Los Medanos College is known for its transferable general education program and career technical programs strongly connected with local business and industry. The college serves approximately 10,000 students.

Inquiries

Contact Los Medanos College, Office of Instruction 925-439-2181, x3272

Job Open Date

12/26/2013

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/1837

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