Nursing Instructor

CC-Bakersfield North 5300 California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA Pay or shift range: $90,000 to $96,000. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Description Summary: The instructor position plays a critical role in teaching and learning, ensuring that students achieve mastery of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. The instructor prepares and delivers high-quality instruction, engages in program improvement, and participates in various institutional and student affairs initiatives. This role requires a proactive and dedicated approach to student success, fostering a positive learning environment, utilizing diverse teaching methodologies, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure ongoing program and student development. Compensation: The starting pay range for this position is $90,000-$96,000 annually. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Instruction and Curriculum Delivery: Prepares lessons and course materials in accordance with the college's curriculum, using appropriate teaching methods and resources. Adheres to course syllabi, ensuring alignment with program goals and accreditation requirements. Delivers instruction through dynamic and varied techniques to support different learning styles. Maintains a positive, inclusive, and professional classroom environment that fosters student engagement and success. Student Support and Success: Maintains regular and open communication with students regarding progress, attendance, and performance, responding promptly to inquiries. Provides proactive academic advising, tutoring, and office hours to assist with course material, assignments, and career development. Participates in student affairs activities such as orientation, clubs, and career services events to support engagement and success. Assessment and Program Improvement: Regularly assesses student learning outcomes and implements strategies to enhance performance and course effectiveness. Uses student achievement data to contribute to program improvement processes, including reviews, assessment, and evaluation. Stays current with industry trends and academic best practices. Collaboration and Faculty Development: Participates in departmental meetings, industry advisory boards, and faculty development activities to advance program growth. Collaborates with colleagues across departments to support student success, retention, and outcome achievement. Mentors and supports new faculty members for successful integration into the institution. Compliance and Accreditation: Adheres to institutional, accreditation, and regulatory standards. Documents grades, attendance, and advising using designated software systems. Participates in assessments to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement. Other Duties: Ensures instructional materials are relevant and improvements are implemented as needed. Maintains classroom and lab equipment in good working condition and arranges for repairs. Fulfills additional responsibilities assigned by the Program Director, Academic Dean, or Campus Director. Core Competencies: Integrity & Ethics: Demonstrates personal integrity and ethical conduct, upholds values, and serves as a role model. Professionalism: Maintains a positive, respectful, and professional demeanor in all interactions. Adaptability: Responds flexibly to changes in teaching strategies, course content, and priorities. Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse audiences. Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues and industry partners to achieve goals. Instructional Skills: Demonstrates confidence, preparation, and effectiveness in delivering instruction to small and large groups. Student Success Focus: Prioritizes student needs and ensures resources for academic success. Technical Job Skills: Demonstrates knowledge and skills to teach content and manage classroom technology. Relationship Building/Networking: Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, and partners to enhance the learning environment. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree from an approved school (preferred). Associate degree AND one of the following: a valid teaching credential; or one year of full‑time teaching experience in a state‑approved nursing or psychiatric technician school, or teaching experience meeting California community college or state university requirements. Current California RN, LVN, or Vocational Nurse license. Minimum two years of experience as an RN or licensed vocational nurse within the last five years. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret materials related to the area of expertise. Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and stakeholders. Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic calculations relevant to course material and assessments. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and required instructional software. Physical Demands: On‑site, student‑facing; regular standing, walking, sitting, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations provided. Work environment includes vocational classrooms, labs, or offices with potential exposure to mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals. Noise level typically moderate. Reasonable accommodations provided. All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered. A thorough background screening is required for all candidates offered a position, including education verification, criminal background checks, motor vehicle report, social security trace, and address history. Additional requirements may include drug testing and other checks as applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ember Education