Adjunct Associate Professor of Nursing Pool

Description

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the Adjunct Associate Professor of Nursing teaches organized classes primarily in the Nursing discipline(s); the primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (part-time) in the assigned discipline.

Responsibilities and Duties

Duties and responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following :

• Instruct courses in Nursing in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.

Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.

Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and / or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.

Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the program successful.

Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.

Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.

Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.

Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.

Attend various departmental, divisional and campus-wide activities and events as required.

Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester.

Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Sensitivity to and demonstrated success teaching in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic environment such as a community college.

Meet the California Board of Registered Nursing requirements.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING REQUIREMENTS

At least one year of experience within the last five years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care or clinical instruction in the area of medical / surgical nursing.

At least one academic year of experience teaching nursing courses in pre-or post-licensure registered nursing programs or a course from an accredited college or nursing school which includes : teaching strategies, course outline and lesson plan development, practice teaching and evaluation.

Meets the California Board of Registered Nursing definition of clinical competency

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.

Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.

Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment , including the use of multimedia hardware and software and on-line instructional techniques.

Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline specific courses and / or programs.

Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.

Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and industry in order to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.

Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance education courses.

Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Nursing.

Clinical experience in mental health, obstetrical or pediatric nursing.

Expertise in use of computers for teaching and management of on-line course information.

Experience in evaluation of clinical performance of health care professionals.

Demonstrated commitment to student learning and demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, preparation, learning styles and / or disabilities.

Commitment to professional growth and development, to innovation and improvement of teaching, and to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment.

Expertise in the use of computers for teaching and management of online course information. Familiarity and ability to teach in a distance learning environment.

Ability to teach in a technologically rich environment.

Ability to teach in a large lecture format.

Demonstrated excellence in preparation and knowledge in the subject area.

Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with community groups and schools in order to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.

Completion of a course that includes teaching and learning principles.

Supplemental Information

Applicants in this pool will remain active for one year. After one year, applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

NOTES :

Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and / or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees / minimum qualifications listed above.

If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.

Per AP 4115 State Authorization, Distance Education - Effective July 1, 2014, faculty members residing out of state will not be assigned to teach internet courses.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit :

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Interest

Unofficial or Official Transcripts from College / University

NOTES :

Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.

Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.

Applicants, including current San Joaquin Delta College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.

Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.

Individuals who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.

A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications and / or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators.