ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (LVN TO RN STEP-UP) PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Location: Weed California
Description: College of the Siskiyous is looking of ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (LVN TO RN STEP-UP) PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR right now, this vacancy will be placed in California. More details about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. The Position
Come join our Nursing Team on the Yreka Campus at our new state of the art facilities. We are currently recruiting for a full-time tenure track positions for Fall 2013. The assignment could include a mixture of day and evening activities at the Yreka campus, clinical sites in the Redding area, and other off campus sites. Schedule includes 2 clinical days in Redding, and remainder in Yreka. The regular academic year is 175 days.
Summary of D! uties
Duties related to ADN NURSING INSTRUCTOR: Responsible for teaching theory and clinical in the LVN to RN Step Up program; possess familiarity of Board of Vocational Nursing and Board of Registered Nursing policies to maintain program approval and standards. Implement and maintain course and clinical schedules, participation in curriculum review, curriculum revision, faculty meetings, program review, and coordination of duties with part-time faculty and support staff.
Classroom duties: Provide instruction that includes lecture, laboratory, technology, simulation, and clinical in the discipline in accordance with established College of the Siskiyous approved curriculum and course outlines; inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements for courses taught; effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds.
Interaction with students outside of class: Advise students on academic and career matters; assist i! n outreach and articulation with high schools, four-year colleges and universities; post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
Out-of-class duties: Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines; prepare instructional materials; prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus.
Professional and curriculum development: Remain current in field; maintain and evaluate curriculum in collaboration with program director, assistant director, and other faculty including assessment of student learning outcomes; utilize approved textbooks or submit recommendation for changes to director and participate in textbook choices in collaboration with program faculty; evaluate course materials; interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction, participate in the development of instructional methods, techno! logy and materials; work with peers in higher education, and where appr! opriate, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs.
Interaction with colleagues: Participate in college governance by serving on college committees; participate in professional development, including flex obligations; assist with student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies; establish and maintain effective work relationships.
Education/Experience
Minimum Qualifications
1. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in nursing, OR Bachelor’s in nursing AND Master’s in health education or health science OR the equivalent in accordance with statewide minimum qualifications OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing for approval as Instructor, whichever is higher.
Note: Applicants applying under “equivalency†must provide detailed written documentation explaining how their academic preparation is equ! ivalent to the degrees listed.
2. Valid active California License as a Registered Nurse, or be able to obtain a California Registered Nursing License.
3. Two year’s experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care in an acute care setting.
4. At least one year’s previous experience teaching in a prelicensure nursing program or a clinical teaching course.
5. Recent clinical experience in high acuity medical-surgical nursing and/or maternal/child specialty areas.
6. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
7. Employment contingent upon BRN approval as an instructor.
Desired Qualifications
educational partners.
Starting Date
Positions will begin fall semester 2013.
Salary and Benefits
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Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For an applicant to be considered during the first review, the Human Resources Office must receive all r! equired documents by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 16, 2013. It is the appl! icant’s responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. Materials submitted in addition to those listed below will not be considered in the screening process. All documents included in the application file become property of the College and will not be returned. Only completed application packets will be forwarded to the search committee. All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
To be considered a candidate for this position, the applicant must submit the following materials:
or by calling (530) 938-5317.
**Application for Equivalency Determination is available at http://www.siskiyous.edu/employment/documents/EquivalencyApplication.pdf or by calling (530) 938-5317.
Selection Process
After the preliminary screening, selected candidates will be invited to the campus for an initial interview with the Search Committee. At the discretion of the District, video-conference interviews (in lieu of an in-person initial interview) may be offered. A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process. Candidates to be interviewed will be selected from applicants who most closely meet the minimum and! desired qualifications listed in the brochure. Meeting the minimum qua! lifications does not guarantee an interview. The Search Committee will then recommend a slate of finalists to the Superintendent/President for a final interview.
The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling of the position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available.
(NOTE: Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with the initial interview. Reimbursement for final interview for airfare or mileage, whichever is less expensive, and one night of lodging will be available.)
Conditions of Employment
Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements prior to appointment that include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprint processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States. A pre-employment physical examination may be required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application or interview process must notify the Human Resources Office in advance.
College of the Siskiyous is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or beliefs.
Please submit application materials to: College of the Siskiyous
Human Resources
800 College Avenue
Weed, CA 96094
www.siskiyous.edu/employment
Tel: 530-938-5317
Fax: 530-938-5227
HR@siskiyous.edu
The College
COS is a major influence in the area and employs a faculty and staff of approximately 300, making it the third largest employer in the county. The college serves about 4,500 full and part-time students through comprehensive ! transfer courses, employment-oriented programs, life-long learning oppo! rtunities, and excellent student services.
Established in 1993, the Yreka Campus is located in the Siskiyou county seat and is also located just off Interstate 5. The campus has an extensive night course program to serve working adults. The campus has five classroom buildings to serve students. The new Rural Health Science Institute (RHSI) houses the colleges nursing program to include the Registered Nursing (RN) Upgrade, Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs.
The RHSI is an $8.8 million building designed to take advantage of the latest e-learning technology, including state-of-the-art simulation and videoconferencing. The RHSI houses not only the Nursing Program, but has available space for the creation of several additional healthcare career programs and features cutting-edge medical training technology. In addition to offering expanded nursing and allied health programs through traditional community college cu! rriculum, COS leaders have been exploring ways to use the RHSI to stimulate economic development within Siskiyou County. The opening of the RHSI in 2009 added significant new technology to COS. In addition to expanding the number of classrooms that can be used for distance learning education, the facility has a six bed nursing simulation lab with video capture capability, and a 12 bed clinical lab.
The college is widely recognized for its excellent programs in the humanities, arts, sciences, technology, career/technical education, and athletics. Nursing, fire science technology, an EMT/paramedic program, and an environmental resources technology program are four outstanding career/technical education programs. The Yreka campus has general purpose classrooms, a computer lab, POST certified training simulation classrooms, a fully equipped weight training classroom, and our newest building, a 20,000 square foot, high tech Rural Health Science Institute.
Stude! nts recognize the beauty of the campuses and surrounding areas and view! the college staff as highly skilled and friendly. Students maintain that quality instruction is provided in a caring atmosphere of small class sizes where opportunities to interact with faculty are frequent. The campus community is committed to helping students succeed. In addition, students and staff enjoy exemplary technological support. A devoted, seven-member, elected Board of Trustees takes pride in overseeing student achievement, a dedicated staff, and a financially solvent District. They are eager to continue providing excellence in education to the people of Siskiyou County and are supported in this effort by a productive, supportive COS Foundation and appreciative public.
College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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