Nursing, Clinical - Medical Surgical/Simulation - Associate Instructor

Nursing, Clinical - Medical Surgical/Simulation - Associate Instructor

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Associate (Part-time)
Job Number: 2026-02219
Closing: 12/10/2027 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
Department: Nursing

Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here .

Employment Opportunity

Cabrillo College is accepting applications to fill temporary, part-time faculty assignments and to establish an eligibility pool for positions that may become available in the Spring 2027 & Fall 2027 semesters :

• N11 - Nursing Practice I
• N21 - Nursing Practice II

This associate position is open for application submission through the deadline date as noted above O R until the position has been filled . The work locations for this position are in-person at our Aptos campus and may include other locations as needed.

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for Faculty to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population, promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Join our team, valuing high-level, innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping change the world one student at a time!

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500+ students per term. As of the 2025 Academic Year, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native(<1%), and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

About the College : Situated on Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success in transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. Cabrillo College transfers many students to three nearby universities: the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment.

Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development and program planning and serve on participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community.

About the Department: For more information on our Nursing Department, click on this link
About Associate Faculty Requirements: At the time of appointment for this position, Cabrillo College requires employees to maintain residence and permanently reside within the state of California. Candidates must understand when applying that at the time of appointment, they will need to have moved to the State of California (if applicable). Candidates must also understand that Associate Faculty assignments are considered short-term and temporary; employment for this short-term and temporary position may be terminated by the District as permitted by Education Code Section 87665 and the CCFT bargaining unit agreement.

Examples of Duties

• Teach assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments
• Engage in participatory governance committees, processes, research, service, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways
• Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours
• Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized, accredited organization and licensure qualifications in one of the two BRN areas below:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff AND meet the qualifications set by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for Assistant Instructor or Instructor:

BRN Assistant Instructor Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing or in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice; AND
2. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which the applicant will be assigned, demonstrated by either:
   • One (1) year of continuous, full-time (or equivalent) experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; OR
   • One (1) academic year of registered nurse-level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area, or its equivalent, demonstrating clinical competency.

BRN Instructor Qualifications

1. A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing, education, or administration; AND
2. At least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing OR completion of a post-baccalaureate course that includes practice in teaching registered nursing; AND
3. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which the applicant will be assigned, demonstrated by either:
   • One (1) year of continuous, full-time (or equivalent) experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; OR
   • One (1) academic year of registered nurse-level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area, or its equivalent, demonstrating clinical competency.

• Possess a Lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Nursing OR

• • The state of California has established minimum qualifications for academic positions in California Community Colleges to promote professionalism, instructional integrity, and academic rigor. Each discipline has specific, approved degree majors that are listed above. You must complete, sign, and attach the Equivalency Form with your application if your degree major does not match one of the disciplines listed above . This form allows Cabrillo College's Equivalency Committee to review your education and/or professional experience to determine whether it is equivalent in level, content, and rigor to the required degree. Applications cannot be considered without a completed Equivalency Form, even if your degree is closely related .
    • For example: If the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) list a Master's in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, and your degree is in Geosciences or Earth and Environmental Studies , you must request equivalency by submitting the Equivalency Form with your application.
  • TO REQUEST EQUIVALENCY :
    • Complete the Equivalency Form and attach it to your application.
    • Be sure to attach supporting documents such as unofficial transcripts, course descriptions, certificates, or verification of professional experience.
  • Still completing your degree?
    • Applicants currently finishing their degree(s) are welcome to apply! However, they must also submit an Equivalency Form with unofficial transcripts.
    • This requirement also applies to applicants who have completed all coursework but are awaiting official degree conferral.

Required Professional Expertise :

• Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and practices that enhance student success at community colleges, including effective use of technology
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach the courses or perform the duties effectively as described above
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with students of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; gender identities, sexual orientations; and students with disabilities
• Evidence of professional activities and service beyond the primary teaching assignment
• Development and review of curriculum, as well as including assessment of learning
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Demonstrated responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices in the classroom
• Demonstrated ability to reflect critically on institutional and teaching practices that aim to increase cultural responsiveness
• Knowledge and understanding of the accountability and critical dimensions of equity
• Demonstrated ability to address issues of equity in the classroom

Required Discipline Specific Requirements/Licensure:

• Current Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) authorization as an Instructor, Assistant Instructor, or Clinical Teaching Assistant. Applicants outside California are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that if hired, the applicant must obtain unrestricted authorization before beginning employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Desired Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience in medical/surgical nursing in a higher-education institution
• Demonstrated ability to employ innovative teaching techniques and methodologies
• Experience teaching diverse student populations
• Successful online teaching experience
• Knowledge of culturally-responsive pedagogical teaching techniques and effective ways for engaging students who are historically underrepresented and underserved.

For additional information, please review our Applicant Resources page here .

Additional Information

Starting Salary

Class 1, Step 1 to Class 6, Step 9, ranges from $1,665 to $2,556 per teaching unit, per semester. Initial salary placement is determined by the applicant's verified education and experience; the maximum initial step placement on the Associate Faculty Salary Schedule is Step 9. A doctoral stipend of $111 per unit is granted to eligible associate faculty.

Assignments may be at various campus locations; days, evenings, and/or weekends; hours to be arranged. The position is scheduled to begin at the start of the semester or during the semester, as needed. Salary is subject to proration based on the assignment start date.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Complete the application with a minimum of three (3) professional references and answer all supplemental questions; attach or provide detailed information to aid in determining that the minimum qualification requirements have been met, including :
   • Information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application noting current Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) authorization as an Instructor, Assistant Instructor, or Clinical Teaching Assistant, as well as current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

1. Attach resume or CV detailing teaching and work experience

2. Attach one of the following:
   • Unofficial transcripts that verify you meet the minimum educational qualifications for the position. Transcripts must show degrees conferred . Copies, photos, and downloads are accepted; diplomas and certificates are not.

   • Foreign transcript evaluation - foreign transcripts must be evaluated for US equivalency by an approved agency .

   • Copy of a Lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in subject area

3. An Equivalency Form (optional). Submit this form with supporting materials if you do not possess the minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement and feel you have the equivalent education and/or experience.

Attention Applicants

The committee will review only completed applications with the required documents; it will not review additional documents. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, Social Security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo does not sponsor work visas.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at View email address on communitycolleges.academickeys.com .

Selection Procedure

This associate position is open through the deadline date as noted above OR until the position has been filled. A search committee will review application materials and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, official transcripts, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo College is an E-Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive workforce, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Please contact HR at View phone number on communitycolleges.academickeys.com or View email address on communitycolleges.academickeys.com with any questions or concerns.

Do not contact Faculty/Staff in the Department, Divisions, and Committee Members, as they cannot discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

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