Nursing (Mental Health) Instructor (Full-Time) Fresno City College

Closing Date: 3/15/2022 at 11:55 PM

Campus Location: Fresno City College

Start Date: 01/26/2022

Essential Functions:
At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful faculty member will be an equity-minded individual committed to student success by collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who: Fresno City College seeks faculty members who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. Divisions strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Fresno City College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Faculty members should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Fresno City College.
The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2020/2021 academic year, we enrolled over 21,500 students in which 60% identify as Latinx, 12% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% as Black/African American, 18% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 4% as multiracial. Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in Nursing (Mental Health) on the Fresno City College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching courses in the registered nursing program as assigned, including instruction in theory classes, skills labs, and hospital clinical laboratory experiences with a focus on mental health nursing;
• Providing subject matter expertise and delivering didactic and/or clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods while promoting student retention and satisfaction
• Taking leadership and team member responsibility in designated clinical settings to ensure valuable clinical experiences for all students;
• Effectively delivering class instruction utilizing course syllabi and delivering learning-centered instruction by effectively planning and preparing for instruction and student success
• Developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying curriculum, assessment of student learning outcomes, and student preparation for the NCLEX-RN Licensure examination within the Department of Nursing to improve student learning;
• Objectively evaluating student performance in theory as well as skills lab and clinical classes in a timely fashion and conveying feedback to students utilizing the college provided learning management system;
• Holding regularly scheduled office hours and being available to students to promote academic success;
• Communicating effectively with students, patients, families, health care givers and peers;
• Collaborating with community and campus organizations to promote the nursing profession and the college nursing program;
• Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed;
• Participating in college planning and accreditation processes;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; AND

Qualifications include approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) of the following:

• State of California license as a registered nurse in good standing; AND
  

• A masters degree in nursing; OR bachelors degree in nursing and masters degree in health education, health science, or health administration from an accredited college or university; AND
  

• At least one-year continuous full-time experience in mental health direct patient care practice as a registered nurse within the past five years; AND
  

• Completion of at least one years experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing;

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  Meet Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) qualifications including passing a background check for program/clinical sites;

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• A valid California Community College Credential. Applicants who possess this credential must also meet the above requirements;

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate ones instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students;
• Ability to obtain or possession of (Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and other health documentation required by clinical sites;
• Experience in nursing focusing on mental health care;
• Preparation through education and/or experience in providing quality instruction in theory and clinical settings;
• Demonstrated ability to develop collegial working relationships with peers, students, staff, faculty, and administration;
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective liaison and to maintain a harmonious relationship and acceptance into clinical facilities (hospitals, clinics, subacute areas);
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form with students, faculty, administration and staff;
• Energetic, engaging teaching style appropriate for classroom and/or clinical instruction;
• Knowledge of technology, software, and equipment used in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Conditions of Employment:
177 duty days per year

Salary and Benefits:
Starting annual salary is $60,678 - $91,350 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,270 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview.

The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the "recommended candidates". These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interviews.

A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. SCCCD EEO Plan

For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on Fresno City College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please refer to Position No. FNURS-INS (SLOT #1820).

Submission of application and related materials is the applicants responsibility and must be submitted through the districts online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.

Additional Information:
This is a full-time, tenure track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.State Center Community College District (SCCCD) provides students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at SCCCD, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
About the College
As the very first community college in California, Fresno City College has a proud history of leadership in education and preparing generations of students for their future. Fresno City College is nestled near the lively Tower District and minutes from downtown Fresno, brick buildings and towering trees tell the long story of this historic institution. It is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, and students. The college takes responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all students.

MISSION
As Californias first community college, Fresno City College provides quality, innovative educational programs and support services directed toward the enhancement of student success, lifelong learning and the economic, social, and cultural development of our students and region.

VISION STATEMENT
As educational leaders in the community, Fresno City College faculty, classified professionals, and students will engage in a partnership to transform lives through education.

CORE VALUES
Growth - We are committed to sharing and exploring new ideas through collaboration, respect for diversity, promoting equity, and professional development.

Leadership - We are leaders in our community, dedicated to behaving ethically, committed to open communication, and good stewards of our resources.

Success - We champion excellence, quality, celebrating individual differences, and providing a positive and supportive environment for all.

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To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: www.scccd.edu

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