Nursing Instructor, Mental Health -- Registered Nursing (RN) Program 2017
MiraCosta College
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://jobs.miracosta.edu
Discipline or Department: Nursing
Position Type: Full-time Faculty
Hourly Rate or Monthly Salary:
Working Hours: One full-time (10 months per year), tenure-track, faculty position, beginning in August 2017. To view the MiraCosta College nursing website, go to http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/nursing/index.html. The standard contractual work week for this position is forty (40) hours. The standard instructional work week shall consist of thirty (30) hours of instructional time, curriculum development, preparation and student evaluation (contact hours and preparation hours). The remaining time will consist of five (5) student hours (of which at least two (2) hours must be designated office hours), and five (5) institutional service hours. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district or authorized facility during any hours of operation.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number by 11:59 PM on the closing date:
1. Application for Academic Employment.
2. A cover letter addressed to the "Screening and Interview Committee" specifically describing how you meet the desirable qualifications and the representative duties.
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and nursing experience.
4. A photocopy of your current California Registered Nurse license. Attach this to the "Other Document" link.
5. Transcripts of your master's or higher degree in nursing; an unofficial or legible copy is acceptable but must indicate that the degree has been conferred. A diploma will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
If your degree is in progress but will be conferred BEFORE the position begins in August 2017, you must also include a written statement from your adviser indicating the anticipated degree CONFERRAL date.
If your degree is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
NOTE: When you "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING," you will eventually be asked to answer the additional question(s) listed below. Your answers will appear toward the bottom of the application form.
-- MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We strive to be a model for equity and inclusion, effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds who possess a range of abilities, academic preparation, and life experiences. Please describe what qualifications and/or experiences have prepared you to contribute to the fulfillment of the College's goals for equity and inclusion.
-- Do you have a current California registered nurse license? (yes or no)
-- Have you provided direct patient care as a registered nurse within the last five years? (yes or no)
-- Do you already have approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing to teach in an RN program? (yes or no)
-- Do you have previous teaching experience in an RN program? If yes, list the name of the employer(s) and dates of employment (month/year). IMPORTANT: The position(s) you reference must be listed on the application form in the Employment History section.
-- Do you have any experience with nursing simulations? (yes or no)
Individuals with qualified disabilities who need accommodation with any aspect of the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources at 760.795.6854 at least five days prior to the closing date.
The screening and interview committee will review application materials two to five weeks following the closing date. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected will be notified by e-mail. For interviewees, the selection process will include a panel interview, as well as possible teaching demonstration and written exercise. Interview candidates coming from out of state or over 300 miles away will be reimbursed for travel expenses up to $500.
OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT:
An offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense, 2) tuberculosis clearance and/or certification of freedom from contagious or infectious disease, 3) proof of eligibility to work in the United States, 4) fingerprint clearance, and 5) approval by the Board of Trustees.
Basic Function and Other Details:
The MiraCosta College Nursing and Allied Health Department is seeking a registered nurse who has a strong clinical background in mental health nursing and who has experience teaching nursing to students or new graduate nurses. The individual selected will develop curriculum and teaching methodologies that ensure student learning, and will also teach in the clinical setting. Clinical instruction is provided at a variety of psychiatric settings. The individual may also be assigned to instruct in other nursing programs within the department and/or teach pre-requisite courses.
PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
Students enrolled in the Registered Nursing Program must successfully complete the pre-requisites for the program as well as the requirements for an associate degree from the college prior to acceptance into the RN program. Our department has 11 full-time faculty and 15 part-time faculty who are committed to ensuring our students are successful in our rigorous program and are able to provide safe, quality care to our consumers.
Representative Duties:
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Provide theory and clinical instruction in mental health nursing. (E)
2. Maintain currency and clinical competence in the subject area(s) taught. (E)
3. Participate in departmental and faculty functions such as participation in RN and curriculum meetings, service on hiring committees, volunteering at career campus events and community outreach, and performance of associate faculty evaluations. (E)
4. Develop, review and maintain currency of curricula for courses the individual teaches and develop new nursing curricula in collaboration with other instructors as appropriate. (E)
5. Use technology in the academic environment to enhance student learning. (E)
6. Provide information clearly and concisely in written and oral formats. (E)
7. Communicate department information to students in a timely manner. (E)
8. Evaluate student performance in the classroom and clinical settings and maintain student records as required. (E)
9. Participate in the development, assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLOs). (E)
10. Participate in college-wide committee work and collegial governance. (E)
11. Serve as a liaison between the clinical agencies and department of nursing. (E)
12. Serve as a role model for the clinical instructors, preceptors, and instructional assistants.
Adherence to all District policies and procedures is expected.
Type of Benefits:
SALARY POLICY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: For current salary schedule, go to http://www.miracosta.edu/administrative/hr/downloads/FacultyAssembly2015-18.pdf MiraCosta College offers a comprehensive package of benefits, which includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents; $100,000 employee life insurance; and other optional coverages. Faculty members are also covered under the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Minimum Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
1. a master's degree in nursing (the transcripts you are attaching must show that the degree was awarded); AND
2. possess a current California active license as a Registered Nurse; AND
3. at least one year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing, OR have completed a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing; AND
4. at least one year of continuous, full-time experience within the last five years in a direct patient care practice as a registered nurse, OR already approved by the BRN as a clinical instructor; AND
5. sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
The degree used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
Desirable Qualifications:
The college seeks candidates who have achieved the highest level of professional excellence as demonstrated by: 1. Three years or more of experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse. Experience in mental health nursing is favored. 2. Experience in another specialty area, e.g., medical-surgical, pediatric, obstetrical or geriatric nursing. 3. Teaching experience within the last five years in an accredited/approved nursing program or in teaching new graduates in hospital or ambulatory settings. 4. Experience in developing and supporting simulation learning activities. 5. Ability to contribute to the mission of the college.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Closing Date: 2-21-2017
First Screening Date:
Human Resources Contact Information:
jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854
About MiraCosta College
The MiraCosta Community College District is one of California's 112 public community colleges. The district includes the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and parts of Carmel Valley.
MiraCosta offers associate degrees, university-transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities that strengthen the economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being of the communities it serves.
The district consists of three campus sites and a robust online education program. The Oceanside Campus, serving about 12,000 credit students, has been located since 1964 on a panoramic 121-acre hilltop site with views of the ocean and mountains. The San Elijo Campus is located in Cardiff, 17 miles south of Oceanside, on 48 acres below the bluffs overlooking the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve. The San Elijo Campus opened in September 1988, and now attracts about 3,000 credit students. The Community Learning Center in downtown Oceanside hosts about 4,000 students in the college's noncredit classes including English as a Second Language, the Adult High School Diploma Program, and other tuition-free, noncredit classes as well as some college credit classes.
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