Job Details

Professor of Licensed Vocational Nursing

Salary: $70,968.00 - $147,517.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20240930
Closing: 11/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:


*Position's initial max possible salary placement is $101,266*Additional compensation available via overload assignments, with approvalInterviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 11th
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Learn more about our LVN Program here at Merced College here!
The Merced College Nursing Programs aim to prepare students for careers in nursing. The Professor of Vocational Nursing has the opportunity to provide innovative and extensive outreach in the local community and will be an integral part of the student educational experience. In addition, they partner with local health care agencies and aid in the promotion of the health care through nursing throughout the region and within the Merced Community College District. Faculty are committed to helping students attain their educational goals by preparing students to have successful careers in the industry.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description:

This is a full-time, tenure track instructional assignment in the Nursing department at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Allied Health and Public Safety, and the Associate Dean of Nursing. The professor will teach a variety of Nursing courses, which may vary from semester to semester, and must be able to integrate the basic principles of nursing into both classroom and clinical instruction. The professor also must be able to assume responsibility for students in clinical facilities and establish and maintain communication between the facilities, its employees, and the College. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

The Merced College Licensed Vocational Nursing Program aims to prepare students for careers as professional Vocational Nurses by providing a continually-improving educational program that is accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). This position has the opportunity to provide innovative and extensive outreach in the local community, and with our educational partners, to aid in the promotion of the nursing profession throughout the region and within the Merced Community College District. Area faculty are committed to helping students attain their educational goals by preparing students to take the National Licensure Examination, which is designed to prepare competent nurses for service in the community.

Learn more about our LVN Program here at Merced College here!

Examples of Duties

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi)
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations

• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods

• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment
  OR
• Associate's degree from an acceptable accredited institution and six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment
  AND
• Satisfy BVNPT "Instructor" requirements listed in the BVNPT "Vocational Nursing Practice Act with Rules and Regulations" guide, as follows:
  • Enrollment in, or completion of, a course in the principles of teaching
    AND
  • Hold a current California active license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse

AND

• Hold a bachelor's degree from an approved school OR a valid teaching credential OR have completed a minimum of one year full-time teaching experience in a state approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing or psychiatric technician school within the last five years OR met community college or state university teaching requirements in California
  AND
• Have a minimum of two years of experience as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the last five years

• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Supplemental Information


How to Apply:

1. Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.

Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
4. Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
5. Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
6. If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
7. If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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