CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE, (11 Months) Tenure Track position as Instructor of Nursing Assistant in the Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Evergreen Valley College.

Assignment may include day and evening responsibilities. Some workdays may be assigned outside the eleven-month academic calendar.

This position is represented by the San Jose / Evergreen Federation of Teachers, AFT 6157.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.

2. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.

3. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as : participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc.

4. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic and socio economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect for differences and the dignity of others.

5. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as : course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline / department or district.

6. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings and keep posted office hours.

7. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g. grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.

8. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.

9. Foster a professional work and learning environment.

10. Perform other duties as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Required Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Current valid California Board of Registered Nursing license (CA BRN).

2. Any Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience related to the discipline.

Any Associate’s degree and six years of professional experience related to the discipline.

3. One year of full time experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility in addition to one (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing.

Two years of full-time experience as a registered nurse, at least one (1) year of which must be in the provision of direct patient care in a long-term care facility.

The candidate must be willing, within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, to complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing and evaluating education programs in nursing.

These must either be courses approved by the Board of Registered Nursing or courses administered by an accredited education institution.

A transcript of successfully completed courses shall be sent to the Department of Health.

• The equivalent. District’s Diversity Requirements
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District’s hiring policy;

or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Equivalency Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and / or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications as listed on the Job Announcements.

Application(s) for equivalency are required if the degrees are not in the exact discipline required for the applicable position, according the California Community College Minimum Qualifications (select link below to review).

NOTE : Equivalency review is for degrees not in the exact discipline, only . You do not need to apply for equivalency review if you have a degree earned outside of the United States.

However, a U.S. credential evaluation must be attached with your application materials for consideration. (See *Foreign Degrees section below).

Transcripts must have an award or confer date at the time the application is submitted.

California Community College Minimum Qualifications

https : / / www.cccco.edu / - / media / CCCCO-Website / docs / minimum-qualifications / CCCCOReport-Minimum-Qualifications-2023 .

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District Equivalency Form

https : / / sjeccd.edu / sites / default / files / documents / HR-Recruitment Equivalency-Application.doc Foreign Degree Foreign Degrees :

Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and / or the U.S. Department of Education.

All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.

Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered. Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications :

1. Masters Degree in Nursing preferred.

2. Teaching experience in a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.

3. Staff development leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility.

4. Working knowledge of multi-media materials and computer-assisted instruction.

5. Ability to utilize technology as a teaching learning tool.

6. Home health care experience.

7. Bilingual abilities, desirable. Working Environment Typical classroom environment.