Professor of Nursing

Mt. San Antonio College

Job Description Title:

Professor of Nursing

Job Category:

Faculty

Employee Group:

Faculty

Time (Percent Time):

100%

Term (months/year):

10 month term

Current Work Schedule (days, hours):

as scheduled

Salary Range:

Steps 1-9

Salary:

Initial placement $56,842 - $90,802/year

Health & Welfare:

The College contributes $12,000 toward annual premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs.

• Subject to change based on Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Department:

Nursing

Open Date:

12/11/2013

Closing Date: NOTE: Deadline to apply is 4:00 PM PST on the Closing Date. (Read all posting details and Application Procedure.)

02/13/2014

Open Until Filled:

No

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:

• Teach in Medical-Surgical nursing in both didactic and clinical setting with the ability to remediate to a specialty area


• Participate in curriculum development, serve on College committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program, and participate in appropriate professional development activities


• Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities and College, division, and department policies


• Maintain scheduled office and campus hours, and participate in department/division meetings and committees


• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions


• Late afternoon, evening, and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract

Minimum Qualifications/ Education & Experience:

A. The minimum of one of the following:

1. Master’s in Nursing awarded/conferred from an accredited institution; OR

2. The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing (A copy of the RN license will be a required document in the application process.) AND

B. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by:

1. One (1) year’s continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; OR

2. One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency;

C. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students

D. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English

Preferred Qualifications:

Teach or remediate to Maternal-Child Nursing and/or Psychiatric Nursing. Desired qualifications include computer skills, use of presentation software, recent employment as an RN, and classroom teaching experience.

License(s) & Other Requirements:

A copy of the RN license will be a required document in the application process.

The incumbent may periodically be required to get to a variety of locations. If operating a vehicle, employees must have the ability to secure and maintain a valid California driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers


• Seeing to read a variety of materials


• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time


• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations

Reasonable Accommodation shall be provided as required.

Instructions re: Confidential references:

The required Letters of Recommendation are not required to be confidential, meaning the letter is sent directly to HR by the author and not to be viewed by the applicant. If your letter provider prefers to send a confidential letter, please follow these instructions and notify your letter provider directly. To submit a confidential Letter of Recommendation, you must enter the letter provider’s name and email address in the fields provided under the “Confidential Reference Letters” section of the application.

NOTICE: The email notification and link to attach a confidential letter is sent to the confidential references as soon as the application is confirmed to be “Under Review by HR”. It is recommended that you complete your application and reach this status as soon as possible well in advance of the deadline to give your letter provider ample time to attach the letter. You may want to call the confidential references to ask them to check their email for the notification and link.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to assure that all required and any optional documents are attached by no later than 4:00 PM PT of the closing date shown on the job posting.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is a full-time, tenure-track, 10-month contract position that begins in the regular academic year 2014-15. Placement on the salary schedule is based on formal education, full-time and/or part-time teaching, and related work experience, up to a maximum placement at step 9.

Official offers of employment are made by the Mt. San Antonio College Office of Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been fingerprinted and clearance for employment is authorized by the Office of Human Resources. Costs for fingerprinting services shall be borne by the candidate.

Application Procedure:

Apply between 12/11/13 and 4 p.m., 02/13/14. Paper applications are no longer accepted and incomplete packets will not be considered.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application

2. A cover letter indicating how qualifications and required experience are met and addressing the applicant’s philosophy of teaching

3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position

4. A minimum of three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation or any of the required documents)

5. Copy of RN license

6. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree to meet required educational qualifications (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts)

Special Notes:

Please note: A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Office of Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

Foreign Transcripts:

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Inquiries/Contact:

For more specific details about the responsibilities of this position, direct inquiries to:

Susie Chen

Director, RN Program

(909) 274- 5331

schen@mtsac.edu

Dr. Sarah Daum

Dean, Technology & Health Sciences

(909) 274-4750

sdaum@mtsac.edu

Selection Procedure:

A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, teaching demonstration, and/or performance test. The committee will recommend finalists to the College President for a second interview. The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, College resources, needs, and Board of Trustees’ approval. Beginning date of employment is August 22, 2014.

TRAVEL POLICY: Costs associated with travel in excess of 150 miles one way from residence for the purpose of an interview will be reimbursed up to $500 maximum. Relocation costs will be borne by the successful candidate.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The required letters of recommendation are not required to be confidential but if your reference prefers to send a confidential letter, please follow these instructions and notify your reference directly. To obtain a confidential letter of recommendation, you must enter the reference’s name and email address in the fields provided under the “Confidential References” section of the application.

NOTICE: In order for your reference to receive an email with a link to attach a confidential reference letter, you must complete your application and reach the status of “Under Review by HR”. It is recommended that you complete your application and reach this status as soon as possible well in advance of the deadline to provide your reference ample time to attach the letter.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to assure that all required and any optional documents are attached by no later than 4:00 PM PST of the closing date shown on the job posting.

EEO Policy:

It is the policy of Mt. San Antonio College that harassment is prohibited and that all persons shall receive equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, age (over 40), medical condition (cancer), mental disability, physical disability (including HIV & AIDS), marital status, sexual orientation, or Vietnam Era Veteran Status. This nondiscrimination policy covers Family and Medical Care Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave. Contact the Office of Human Resources if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process at 909.594.5611, ext. 4225.

Mt. San Antonio College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Conflict of Interest

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Cancel RTF Policy:

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN,

RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

Job Open Date

12/16/2013

To apply, please visit: https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/2601

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