Employment Opportunity

Full-time, categorically-funded tenure track faculty position.

Starting Salary Range: $53,646 to $82,288 per year, salary placement determined by documented education and experience; maximum initial salary step placement on the faculty salary schedule is step 9.

Cabrillo College provides a doctoral stipend of $3,582 per year for eligible faculty.

Benefits: Cabrillo College currently provides a benefit stipend that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance.

Days Per Year: Faculty enjoy a 175-day work schedule.

Beginning Date: Position scheduled to begin on Monday, August 21, 2017, pending funding and Governing Board ratification. Assignments may include distance education courses, may be scheduled over summer and/or winter months, and may be scheduled at various campus locations days, evenings, and/or weekends.

About the College: Situated on Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is one of the most highly regarded community colleges in the state for its success in the area of transfer and career education, and currently serves over 12,500 students each semester. Cabrillo College transfers many of its students to three nearby universities - the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University in the heart of Silicon Valley, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby Silicon Valley business environment as well as that of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Cabrillo focuses on student-centered learning and has a tradition of collegial governance.

Faculty at Cabrillo College have a long history of shared governance and participation in all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.

About the Department: The Nursing Department is looking for a faculty member to join us in our pursuit of student success and professional excellence. The Nursing Program prepares Cabrillo graduates with an Associate Degree in Nursing for entry to practice and preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam

Examples of Duties

Currently, the Nursing Education department has a contract faculty position available in the Associate Degree Nursing program in both theory and clinical components of the curriculum.

Assignment duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Participate with faculty in development of course objectives, course daily plan, and evaluation of total curriculum and revision of program policies.
• Prepare and improve classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical instruction.
• Plan, select, and evaluate learning experiences in assigned clinical agency based on individual student needs, program objectives, and program philosophy.
• Communicate with appropriate agency personnel in planning, selecting and evaluating student learning experiences.
• Assume responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in various clinical settings.
• Participate in bi-weekly faculty and team meetings, and in Nursing program committees.
• Communicate with director, program chair, or semester coordinator, and team members regarding student concerns and issues and student progress as appropriate.
• Maintain and file student records, clinical evaluation forms, grade reports and rosters.
• Provide direction and support to adjunct faculty.
• Remain current in the assigned subject matter and techniques of effective instruction through recent clinical experience and/or professional development.
• Develop and implement curriculum for population health; theoretical components, simulations, and clinical placements.
• Plan curriculum for Public Health licensure.
• Participate in the creation of pathways for Public Health licensure.
• Develop global health objectives and experiences; participate in strategic activities focused on credit towards degree for student global health clinical participation.
• Develop and implement transition to practice pathways.
• Assignment may be at various campus locations; days, evenings, and/or weekends, and includes driving to various clinical locations as necessary.

In addition to teaching duties, faculty are expected to participate in professional assignments which include participation in division, department and shared governance activities such as participation in curriculum design and program planning, Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) assessment, office and lab hours, and participation in college wide committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education from a U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited organization and licensure qualifications:

• Master's in nursing OR
• Bachelor's in nursing AND Master's in health education or health science OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher OR
• The equivalent OR
• A lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Nursing.

Required Discipline Specific Requirements/Licensure:

• Medical-surgical nursing with at least one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct care.
• Possession of a current California Registered Nurse license (or ability to obtain reciprocity and receive a California RN license by July 1, 2017).
• Meet the education and experience requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California driver's license and a safe driving record during the course of employment

Equivalency

Candidates without the specified degrees listed above must complete and submit an Application for Equivalency Determination. Additionally, candidates must provide documentation, as part of this application process, sufficient to convince the committee that the candidate possesses the equivalent of these minimum qualifications, including the depth and breadth of discipline knowledge plus general education.

*NOTE: Graduate students currently working on a Master's degree are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that:

• The graduate student MUST complete the Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination form AND
• The degree must be completed and confirmed by July 1, 2017.

Required Professional Expertise:

• Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field OR nursing education methodology.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and practices that enhance student equity and success at community colleges, including effective use of technology.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach the courses or perform the duties effectively as described above.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with students of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; gender identities, sexual orientations; and students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Desired Qualifications/Performance Expectations:

• Recent, successful teaching and/or clinical experience in the subject area (medical/surgical, labor/delivery/gynecology).
• Recent acute care experience.
• Experience with or willingness to explore innovative teaching methodologies in addition to traditional lecture mode.

Additional Information

Selection Process: A search committee will review complete applications. Meeting minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. Therefore, it is critical that candidates submit a detailed and complete application. When filling out the online application, it is important that you fill out all sections completely. Do not leave blank spaces, or notes saying "see resume". When adding attachments, please redact ALL of the following items which appear on any attachment before you submit it: social security number, birth date, age, gender, birth place and personal photos. The application and supporting materials will be used to assess each candidate's qualifications as they relate to the assignment. A limited number of candidates will be invited for an interview slated for late March/early April, 2017. A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview.

To be considered, each candidate MUST SUBMIT:

1. Completed online Cabrillo College Application
2. Cover Letter, which states how the candidate specifically meets the required and desired qualifications.
3. Current job-related resume, including teaching experience, and/or related work experience.
4. Verification of education qualifications (Foreign transcripts must be translated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards. Any fee for such translation is paid by the applicant.):
   1. Transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial transcripts, copies and downloads are acceptable). If selected, it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide official transcripts, diplomas, degrees or other documents as may be required OR
   2. Copy of a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in subject area, front and back (if applicable) OR
   3. An attached Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination (Download PDF reader) form and supporting documentation. (This is only necessary if candidate does not possess and submit proof of specified degrees listed in minimum qualifications OR possess and submit copy of a valid lifetime credential.)
5. Three (3) recent job related letters of recommendation which address the candidate's ability to perform the duties of this position.
6. Copy of a current California Registered Nurse license (or ability to obtain reciprocity and receive a California RN license by July 1, 2017).
7. Copy of a current driver's license.
8. A brief (not to exceed two {2} pages, double-spaced) clearly identified, separately attached statement addressing the following: Discuss the critical priorities in nursing education for entry level into practice in light of today's professional nursing practice. Please give three (3) recommendations.

If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening.

Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements.

Selection Procedure: Candidates selected for employment with Cabrillo College must agree to be fingerprinted and cleared, provide current Tuberculosis test results, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.

Application Deadline: Application materials MUST be successfully submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017.

Please note: Cabrillo College will be closed beginning Friday, December 23, 2016 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Cabrillo College seeks applications from all qualified individuals. It is the continuing goal of Cabrillo College to hire and retain staff that reflect the rich diversity and cultural heritage of the college district and its student body.