FY21 – Nursing Instructor Medical Surgical Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is located approximately 22 miles south of Los Angeles, near the Port of Los Angeles, and occupies 83 acres of land. The college primarily serves students from Harbor City, Carson, San Pedro, Gardena, Lomita, Wilmington, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The college is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Native Pacific Islander (NAANAPI) Serving Institution. The Los Angeles Community College District announces a probationary full-time tenure-track, Registered Nursing Instructor position, focusing on Medical Surgical nursing for the Associate Degree Nursing Program. This position involves theory, laboratory, and clinical teaching responsibilities. The position is scheduled to begin with the fall 2021 semester. Interested individuals who meet the state of California minimum qualifications and possess the required training and experience are invited to submit an application for the position. ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM The nursing program receives strong college support and has an excellent reputation in the community. The program is approved by the Board of Registered Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in Nursing; OR Bachelors degree in Nursing AND Masters in Health Education or Health Science; OR the equivalent; AND : o The minimum qualifications as set by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which requires: At least one year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care within the last five years, which can be met by: o One (1) years continuous full time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or o One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency and completion of at least one year of experience teaching courses related to nursing or a course which includes practice in teaching nursing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary assignment is to teach a full load of nursing and clinical courses. Duties and responsibilities associated with the position involve activities within the program as well as the larger college setting. The duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop/revise syllabus in accordance with approved course outline. Maintain work schedule as defined by Standard Teaching Loads as defined in collective bargaining agreement, including required office hours. Develop resources, materials, and strategies, including using multimedia technology platforms to teach students in a multicultural environment. Assume departmental duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., participate in program review, attend advisory committee meetings, revise course outlines, assist with student advisement, and participate actively on campus committees). Actively participate in nursing program Faculty, Curriculum, and Evaluation committees. Maintain accurate documentation and submit records according to nursing, college, and clinical agency policies. Prepare and submit required documents to clinical facilities for student clinical placement. Collaborate with assigned clinical facility to maintain a desirable environment for the attainment of learning objectives. Assess student learning outcomes and develop/implement/evaluate change to improve outcomes. Attend nursing program and college professional events, including but not limited to, college commencement and pinning ceremony. Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in academic and clinical area. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students. Participate in Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approval and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) self-study and site visits. Comply with district, college, and nursing program policies in the performance of duties. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews: Educational experience- breadth and depth; Work experience- breadth and depth; Demonstrated leadership capabilities; Community involvement; Demonstrated experience working with a socioeconomically diverse community Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others; BRN approval to teach in another area in addition to medical surgical and/or willingness to remediate in additional BRN-approved instructional areas. SALARY AND BENEFITS This is a 10-month, 35 hour per week faculty position. The selected candidate will be rated into the salary schedule after hiring based upon experience and professional preparation. First year faculty members are rated into a salary range of $59,140 to $92,070 commensurate with academic preparation and experience. The doctoral differential is $373 per pay period. District benefits include health, dental and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and term life insurance for the employee. SELECTION PROCEDURE All applications will be screened to ensure they meet minimum requirements as stated above.All required materials must be received or the application package will be considered incomplete and will not be submitted to the screening committee. The screening committee will select applicants to be invited to an interview via videoconference. The interview process includes a written exercise, teaching demonstration, and oral interview. All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be required to file an application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments.Applications can be filed at: http://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx .For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following: A detailed letter of interest specifically addressing the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for the position as well as professional development activities and current educational goals and interests; A current resume; Three references including the names, titles, address, telephone numbers and e-mail of individuals who can assess the candidates qualifications for the position; Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts: Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States.Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. Verification of Experience letters on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of assignments, state if full-time or part-time and indicate duties.If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week, semester or year must be included. Uploaded as an Other Document (Signed hard copies required if selected to interview). Three current letters of recommendation, Uploaded as an ‘Other Document’. Application materials will not be accepted by fax, mail or email.Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration.Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications and Board of Registered Nursing approval. All application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021. For additional information, please contact: Kimberly Manner, Acting Dean of Academic Affairs Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice.Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. Equal Employment Policy The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status.Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination.A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator