What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Instructor, full-time position at College of the Desert?
Nursing Instructor, full-time, tenure track (2 vacancies)
Classification Title: Teaching Faculty
Department: Nursing & Allied Health
Rank: Instructor
Tenure Information: Tenure Track
Job Description:
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Nursing Department has a long history of graduating students who provide safe, compassionate, and holistic health care for individuals in the Coachella valley and beyond. Nursing faculty serve as not only teachers but mentors, coaches, and role models for the professional practice of nursing.
BASIC FUNCTION: Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Classroom and online environment and faculty office environment. Classes may be held at all campus locations, Palm Desert, Indio, Mecca-Thermal, Palm Springs, and/or Desert Hot Springs. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend and may include online synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
- Two available vacancies.
- Faculty Bargaining Unit Position
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Essential Duties:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Classroom responsibilities
- Meet classes/laboratories/clinical setting on day and times assigned.
- Develop and implement instruction for each class/laboratory period which is consistent with the official course outline.
- Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies.
- Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
- Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner.
- Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
- Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructors load.
- Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
- Evaluate students progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation.
- Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion.
- Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by the Education Code and Title V regulations for the State of California.
- Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable.
- Submit required administrative paperwork, including grade report forms, in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed.
- Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities.
- Advise enrolled students on such matters as:
a. Course content, scope, and meaning.
b. Major course requirements for the degree or certificate.
c. Learning skills
d. Collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field.
e. Career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field.
- Participate as a Faculty Advisor to student organizations or clubs.
- Participate in required professional development activities.
- Continue to develop professional skills and knowledge.
- Participate in planning staff development programs.
- Participate in institutional research activities and grants.
- Attend/participate in professional conferences, seminars, or meetings.
- Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours.
- Attend and participate in department/center meetings.
- Attend commencement ceremony.
- Participate in the process of Shared Governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department, division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district, or community activities.
- Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures.
- Participate in supervision of student assistants and paraprofessionals.
- Participate in articulation activities and the coordination of inter-divisional and intra-divisional learning activities.
- Abide by departmental regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment.
- Advise administration of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions.
- Participate in advisory committee meetings as required.
- Consult with management on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening/interviewing committees.
- Participate in the tenure review process as assigned.
- Participate in the evaluation of regular faculty and adjunct faculty as assigned.
- Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned.
- Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.
Knowledge Of:
Ability To:
Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters in nursing OR Bachelors in nursing AND Masters in health education or health science OR the equivalent OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher.
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Masters or higher degree, which includes course work in nursing,
education or administration.
2. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the
nursing areas (geriatrics, medical-surgical, mental-health/psychiatric nursing, obstetrics, or pediatrics) to which the faculty is assigned, that can be met either one of the following:
- (A) One (1) years continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or
- (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrate clinical competency; and
3. Validated clinical competence. "Clinically competent" as defined in section 1420(d), which means that a nursing program faculty member possesses and exercises the degree of learning, skill, care and experience
ordinarily possessed and exercised by staff level registered nurses of the nursing area to which the faculty member is assigned.
4. The equivalent of one (1) years teaching experience can be met by:
- (A) teaching in a pre- or post-licensure registered nursing program for one academic year; or
- (B) completion of a post-baccalaureate registered nursing educational course
that includes practice in teaching registered nursing given by an accredited college or nursing school. The course includes teaching strategies, course outline and lesson plan development, evaluation, and practice teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary Range/Rate: Commensurate on experience/education, Monthly - $8,317.368 - $10,676.830
Salary Detail Information: Salary Placement is according to the College of the Desert Faculty Association (CODFA) Contract, Appendix B
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Posting Number: 23-072-F
Open Date: 09/22/2023
Close Date: 10/29/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Special Instructions Summary
APPLY BY: For first consideration, please apply by Sunday, October 29, 2023.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Online Application: Please fill out your online application completely with all requested details.
- Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
- Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
- Unofficial Transcripts: Must be from an accredited institution, show name of institution, degree awarded, discipline, and date awarded. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.
IN YOUR APPLICATION:
- The List of Professional References should include at least two current or previous supervisors, two faculty members, and two other references not related to the applicant (including classified support staff). Please include names, e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers for each professional reference. Applicants from sectors other than higher education should submit comparable references. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of Professional References.
START: Spring 2024.
To apply, visit: https://cod.peopleadmin.com/postings/7262jeid-65efddddc6489c4ab0cc855893afb347
Salary : $8,317 - $10,677