Associate Professor of Nursing

Professor Of NursingSan Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a full-time tenure track Professor of Nursing in the Health and Fitness Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC). The ideal candidate will share in the college's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Chicanx/Latinx and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 25,000 students primarily in the California Central Valley. The student population is as follows by ethnicity: Latinx (50.2%), Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander (21.2%), White (13.8%), Black/African American (8.2%), American Indian (0.29%), two or more races (5.7%) and unknown (0.7%). Further student demographic data (including disaggregated data) can be found at this link: ; San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven, regardless of citizenship status, for international, immigrant, undocumented, AB540 eligible, formerly incarcerated, veteran, re-entry, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles.Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Professor will teach classes in the Associate Degree Nursing program and other Health Sciences programs. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; the candidate also will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting.Responsibilities and DutiesDuties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines.Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy.Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education.Maintain currency in your field.Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college, or community.Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.Provide guidance and direction to student workers, as needed.Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.QualificationsApplicant must meet the minimum educational qualifications set forth by the District and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Master's in nursing OR Bachelor's 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, whichever is higher** *Note: Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above. **BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid, current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.At least one year of experience within the last five years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care or clinical instruction in the area of medical/surgical nursing.At least one academic year of experience teaching nursing courses in pre-or post-licensure registered nursing programs or a course from an accredited college or nursing school which includes: teaching strategies, course outline and lesson plan development, practice teaching and evaluation.Meets the California Board of Registered Nursing definition of clinical competency either one of these specialties: med-surg, OB, peds, or mental health nursing. As outlined in the BRN regulations for Instructor Qualifications at (Download PDF reader). *Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities.Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.Clinical experience in adult medical surgical, psych-mental health, geriatrics, obstetrical or pediatric nursingExperience in evaluation of clinical performance of health care professionals.Applicants without all of the desired qualifications are also encouraged to apply.Supplemental InformationThe maximum starting salary is $123,972 annually. The salary range is based on the 2026–2027 academic year schedule.