LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FY24 – Nursing Instructor, Mental Health - Limited

1 Year assignment

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE

Founded in 1929, Los Angeles City College (LACC) is the oldest of the nine colleges that make up the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), the largest community college district in the world. The campus is in the heart of Los Angeles, minutes from Hollywood and Downtown and conveniently adjacent to major freeway arteries and public transportation including the MTA and Metro. LACC is culturally rich with one of the most ethnically, ideologically and age diverse student bodies in the country. It is this diversity that drives LACC’s long tradition of innovation and responsiveness to the changing needs of the times and its more than 17,000 students. Our programs range from serving the traditional transfer students to career training, adult career advancement, cultural integration and personal enrichment. Courses are offered during the day, evening, on weekends, via online and through other specialized tracks.

DEPARTMENT

LACC offers an Associate in Science Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The missionof the program is to educate students for entry level registered nursing positions in a variety of multicultural health care settings within the community. Program curriculum is based upon, National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN), Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) and the Nursing Process and is structured according to simple-to-complex knowledge attainment. Students are provided with clinical experience concurrently with classroom instruction. The program is affiliated with local hospital and other health agencies where students administer direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of nursing faculty.

POSITION

The LACC Department of Nursing is seeking to fill a one-year limited position in Nursing, with a Mental Health emphasis. The position will begin in the Fall 2023 semester. This position involves theory, laboratory, and clinical teaching responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Master’s degree in nursing; OR
• Bachelor’s degree 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 which requires at least one year of experience as an registered nurse providing direct patient care within the last five years. Also, completion of at least one year of experience teaching courses related to nursing or a course which includes practice in teaching nursing, AND a current California RN License by start of employment.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.

HEALTH

A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Mental Health acute patient care and eligibility for California Board of Registered Nursing approval as an instructor in Mental Health Nursing.

• Possess an excellent academic record and have experience teaching Mental Health nursing at the community college level.

• Exhibit knowledge of current nursing theory and clinical practice in the subject matter to be taught.

• Possess the ability to assume responsibility and accountability for instruction, evaluation of students, and planning and implementing curriculum content in the content area.

• Faculty with multiple board approval in areas of nursing expertise is desirable.

• Possess the ability to assume responsibility and accountability for the roles of Assistant Director of Nursing or the Director of Nursing as identified by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

• Demonstrate a commitment to student success.

• Experience in utilizing advance nursing instructional technology such as hi-fidelity simulation in the clinical skills laboratory setting.

• Demonstrate the understanding of, or have experience in, the use of student learning outcomes (SLO's) in promoting student success.

• Possess a commitment to collegiality within the instructional environment by interacting effectively with colleagues and maintaining active participation in departmental meetings and committees.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LACC includes lower division courses. Faculty members at LACC are expected to facilitate student learning by designing engaging and inclusive learning environments using creative instructional design methods and varied learning modalities appropriate for in-person, hybrid, hyflex, and/or online courses. The regular weekly teaching load is 15 standard hours. Evening and/or weekend classes may be scheduled based on department needs. In addition to the regular weekly teaching load duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach courses over an academic year in accordance with established course outline;
• Provide resource and coaching to students as needed;
• Participate in the development and the assessment of student learning outcomes (SLO's);
• Develop authentic assessment methods related to SLO attainment and participate in peer-review of assessment methods that prepare nursing students for the NextGen RN-NCLEX licensure examination in this area of expertise and at the conclusion of the nursing program;
• Maintain scheduled office hours for student contact;
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the academic field;
• Interface with the assigned clinical facility to maintain a desirable environment for the attainment of learning objectives;
• Participate in student recruitment activities, student celebrations, commencement, convocation, the Nursing pinning ceremony, and other college-wide activities.
• Develop and update department course curricula for lecture, lab, and clinical courses;
• Develop resources, materials, and strategies, including using multimedia technology platforms to teach students in a multicultural environment;
• Active involvement in campus responsibilities (committee obligations in accordance to faculty contract, accreditation, etc.);
• Teach theory, laboratory, and/or clinical components of Mental Health courses;
• Assist in developing new courses and curricula in Nursing as needed;
• Assume departmental duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., participate in program review, plan and attend advisory committee meetings, revise course outlines, assist with student advisement, and participate actively on campus committees);
• Develop supplementary materials and incorporate instructional technology to complement textbooks, other published materials, and lecture presentations;
• Maintain professional development in instructional design, classroom management and teaching standards, and technological learning tools and modalities.

SALARY BENEFITS

The current starting range is from $66,220 $131,100for the 10- month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,180 per academic year. The District provides an excellent benefit package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following using the LACCD On-Line System. Please visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to apply for this position.

1. Letter of Interest (3 pages maximum) describing your interest in the position and how you meet the job minimum qualifications, desired qualifications, and diversity commitment.

2. A statement on philosophy of adult education, learner engagement, diversity and inclusion, and instructional design modalities for college students (2 page maximum), uploaded as an “Other Document”.

3. Current descriptive resume that summarizes how you meet the qualifications of the position.

4. Contact information for three (3) references (phone numbers and Email).

The completed application package must be filed no later than Friday, 4:30PM June 23, 2023.All materials submitted will become property of LACC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw these positions at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

If you have questions regarding the application process please contact Dr. Ann Hamilton, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health at (323) 891-8884.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection and/or interview process. At least three business days’ prior notice must be allowed. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer