PT Instructor - Health Sciences (Nursing Science/Clinical Practice - Lecture)

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PT Instructor - Health Sciences (Nursing Science/Clinical Practice - Lecture)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

CA 90405, CA

Job Type

Part Time Faculty

Job Number

00168

Department

Health Sciences

Opening Date

03/10/2020

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Duties

Teach in an associate degree nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); teach nursing lecture, clinical, and skills laboratory in medical-surgical nursing incorporating the curriculum threads, such as geriatrics and critical thinking; in addition to teaching in a nursing specialty (obstetrics, pediatrics, or psychiatric nursing); function in a manner consistent with the department's standards, unifying curricular theme, approved course outlines, and plan of instruction; collaborate with colleagues to sustain a civil and supportive learning environment; demonstrate a level of engagement in nursing and nursing education that enables and motivates the integration of acquired knowledge and skills beyond the classroom; evaluate the effectiveness of  teaching/learning using evidence–based standards; incorporate innovative teaching strategies in planning, developing and teaching theory, clinical and laboratory experiences; participate in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation including test construction and analysis; participate in developing policies and procedures; coordinate student learning experiences; contribute to systematic program evaluation reports and self-studies, participate in all ongoing departmental and select institutional activities; utilize mid and high fidelity simulators as a teaching methodology; incorporate on-line teaching methodologies; demonstrate commitment to excellence in nursing education by continual professional development and scholarly activities; adhere to BRN regulations and Health and Safety Requirements; maintain office hours; participate in staff development programs, and college, departmental, and faculty organization activities. Schedule may include day, evening, and weekend classes, and/or short-term classes (the nursing courses are short term classes).

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in nursing as required by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
OR 
Bachelor's in nursing AND Master's in health education or health science OR the equivalent*
OR 
the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher
OR 
possession of an appropriate valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the specified subject area(s).

Possession of a license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of California.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctorate in nursing is desirable
  • Completion of a course in teaching techniques/methods offered at an accredited institution (if masters not in nursing education)
  • Experience as a registered nurse within the last five years, with at least two years providing direct patient care in a medical-surgical setting
  • Full-time teaching experience in nursing education
  • Knowledge of the importance of providing a supportive learning environment
  • Knowledge of test construction and evaluation measures
  • Knowledge of curriculum development, contemporary nursing practice, and national health care standards
  • Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the socio-economic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college student population including students with learning disabilities as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.

Additional Information

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Santa Monica College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future.  Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice equity and respect toward one another, and understand that discrimination and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining barriers for others.  In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional discrimination and implicit bias exist, and that our goal is to eradicate those vestiges from our system.  Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity, and that we act deliberately to create a safe and positive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community.
 
To advance the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the college to prepare students on their educational journeys.  This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals.
 
We are invested as a community in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences.  Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.  We acknowledge that the concept of inclusion and diversity is ever-evolving, thus we create space to allow our understanding to grow through the periodic review of this statement.  In service of these goals, Santa Monica College is committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunity for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.
 
Application Requirements
A completed application consists of the following:
  • Online District Application
  • Resume
  • Transcript
 
Pay Philosophy
Starting salary for Part Time Faculty is based on educational achievement and relevant prior employment experience up to but not beyond Step 4.  Further step advancement shall occur at the beginning of the intersession or semester following completion of multiples of 30 LHE at Santa Monica College.
 
Part Time Faculty salary schedule can be accessed at:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Se16Qr43kPYcqmvM4ilW8-U9VF30RcB/view
 
Please review the following link from the Faculty Association (The Union representing you) on an explanation of the of the salary structure for new faculty hires: https://sites.google.com/view/smcfa/part-time-faculty-resources/understanding-the-new-salary-schedule/new-faculty-members for your counseling assignment please read the section on “Completely non-instructional assignments” once on that New Faculty Salary page.
 
For even more information about our part-time faculty salary structure, the history of why we’ve moved away from “hourly” pay scales, and to better understand “Lecture Hour Equivalents” (LHE), you can visit the following site: https://sites.google.com/view/smcfa/part-time-faculty-resources/understanding-the-new-salary-schedule

Diversity Statement

Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom; and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.

Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.

Equity Statement
Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply.  SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution.  We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity and inclusion.  Equity, diversity and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC and are an essential component of the work that we do.  SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.  All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity.  No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District.  The District's Board Policy 3420 (Equal Employment Opportunity) may be accessed at: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Documents/Board_Policy_Manual/Updated%20Board%20Policies%202017/Board%20Policy%20Chapter%203.pdf
 
Equivalency Statement
The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means.  Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.  Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications.  For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at: https://jobs.smc.edu/applicants/static/customers/655/EquivalencyStatementPDF.pdf
 
Conditions of Employment
Appointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.

Medical

Part Time faculty members who have been employed two previous semesters within the last six semesters AND have one of the following: 1) As of Monday of the third week of the semester, have teaching assignments of five hours or more per week for the semester OR 2) As of Monday of the fifth week of the semester, have a non-teaching assignment the equivalent of five hours or more per week for the semester shall be eligible to receive Kaiser medical insurance.  The District shall contribute an amount equal to the single party Kaiser Health Maintenance Plan (non-PERS)  premium.  In lieu of the Kaiser plan, eligible employees may elect a composite dental or vision plan.  Employees who lose non-District-provided coverage as a result of divorce or death of a spouse shall be allowed to change their election; otherwise changes to election of Kaiser or dental or vision plans are limited to the open enrollment period.

Sick Leave

Part Time faculty members shall be entitled to sick leave at the rate of six hours for each one hundred hours of teaching service.  All faculty working during summer or winter intersession shall accrue sick leave at the hourly rate.


Retirement

Part Time faculty members may elect ONE of the following retirement plans.

  • CalSTRS (California State Teachers' Retirement System) Defined Benefit Plan
  • CalSTRS (California State Teachers' Retirement System) Cash Balance Plan
  • Social Security
  • ASCIP MetLife (District sponsored alternative retirement plan) Only if previously enrolled

Agency
Santa Monica Community College
Address
1900 Pico Blvd.

Santa Monica, California, 90405
Phone
310-434-4415