Nursing Instructor Full-Time, Medical/Surgical- Psychiatric

About Rio Hondo College About Rio Hondo College Job Number FAC00407P Position Title Nursing Instructor Full-Time, Medical/Surgical- Psychiatric Position Type Faculty Full Time Tenure Track Number of Months Assignment 10 Starting Date Fall Semester 2026 Current Work Schedule Monday – Friday (43 hours/week TBA) Salary Range Salary Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at to see the faculty salary schedule. FLSA Exempt Location Main Campus Department Health Science and Nursing (Dept) Open Date 08/17/2026 Closing Date 09/17/2026 Open Until Filled No About Río Hondo College Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few. Strengths Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color. Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve. Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color. Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more. In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities. Basic Function/Definition Rio Hondo College is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track district position. The teaching assignment will include teaching in the entry level program as well as the ADN or LVN program and act as coordinator/director of the CNA program. This may include theory and/or clinical instruction in the Associate Degree Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Health Science courses as well as responsibilities as part of the larger college setting. The assignment may include evening and/or weekend classes. This position requires strong clinical and classroom teaching skills in medical/surgical/gerontology nursing and one of the following specialty areas: obstetrics, pediatrics nursing. Applicants must be eligible for approval to teach nursing in medical/surgical nursing and their specialty area, from the Board of Registered Nursing and BVNPT. Minimum Qualifications Hold a current California Registered Nurse License AND one year of full-time employment as a Registered Nurse Master’s in nursing Demonstrated knowledge of specific discipline; knowledge of instructional needs of community college students Ability to relate well with peers and other co-workers; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to be flexible in a changing environment Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students Equivalencies None Responsibilities Instruct students in the assigned discipline Develop curricula, instructional methodology, strategies Advise students in both group and individual contacts Assist students in improving time management and learning skills Participate in institutional activities including but not limited to flex and staff development Perform peer reviews as required in the association contract Participate in other contractually required activities Meet regularly with discipline/division peers Provide support for discipline/division recruitment, research and development Participate on institutional committees and activities Work towards continuous personal growth and development Perform other duties as directed or specified by Board Policy, California Education Code, or Faculty Association contract. Assignments may be either day or evening, weekday or weekends or online. Foreign Degrees Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts. Desired Qualifications Preferred experience in either Pediatrics or Mental Health Nursing and experience teaching entry level nursing students. Commitment to Diversity All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. EEO Statement Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community College Career Connect