Nursing Instructor (Full-time tenure track position to begin Fall 2026)
Position Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This tenure-track nursing instructor position is a 10-month (175 days) assignment, which includes a variety of courses, and will require the selected candidate to teach across three nursing programs. The assignment and schedule, as determined by the District, may consist of day, evening, night, weekend, and 12-hour shifts.
Classes are offered on a 16-week calendar (fall and spring semesters), as well as in a variety of non-traditional scheduling options: winter intersession, evenings, summer sessions, and optional class formats, such as online education courses.
This position is contingent upon funding, BRN Approval, and final Board approval.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff;
AND
- Possession of a master's degree in nursing;
AND
- Direct patient care experience in pediatric nursing area within the previous five (5) years, which can be met by: 1) one (1) year of continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or 2) one (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area of its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency;
AND
- Completion of at least one (1) year (two (2) semesters/three (3) quarters) of experience teaching pediatric nursing courses/clinical rotations related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing;
AND
- Possession of a valid, active license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of direct patient care experience in a long-term care facility.
- Faculty approval by the BRN in pediatric specialty.
- Faculty approval by the BVNPT.
Note: To show possession of previous faculty approvals by the BRN and BVNPT, scan and upload a copy of completed Form EDP-P-02 and Form 55M-10 under "Licenses and Certificates" section of the application.
Licenses and Certificates
- Current California RN License (required).
- To meet the criteria of a clinical instructor, all the following American Heart Association (AHA) current certifications are needed prior to the start date:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Note: Scan and upload certifications under "Licenses and Certificates" section of the application.
Recruitment Start Date 01/08/2026
Recruitment End Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 02/09/2026
Salary Range Salary to be determined by the candidate's proper placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule, which is based on education and experience, and can be found at the Citrus College website. Maximum placement for newly hired instructor is Step 7.
Pay Rate $78,850 - $108,481 annually
ABOUT OUR HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
The Health Sciences Department offers three tiers of nursing programs: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, the Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program, and the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. The ADN program maximizes the department's ability to offer a complete career ladder in nursing. The department is recruiting to fill a nursing instructor position who is qualified and willing to teach in any of the three nursing programs.
The Citrus College CNA Program is approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Vocational Nursing Program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician (BVNPT), and the Associate Degree Registered Nursing (ADN) Program has approval from the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain professional and ethical academic standards.
- Provide class and clinical instruction in accordance with established course outlines and the respective board regulations.
- Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
- Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and student records and submit them in accordance with published deadlines.
- Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations according to curriculum standards set by the District and the Board of Vocational and Psychiatric Technician (BVNPT) and the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
- Involve technology in the learning process when appropriate.
- Teach students with diverse backgrounds.
- Participate actively in staff development and professional growth programs.
- Participate in recruitment activities.
- Meet obligation with regard to grade reporting, scheduled classes, required office hours, and other directions provided by the Director of Health Sciences.
- Active involvement in all aspects of program design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Carry a fair share of other duties (program, department and committee work, curriculum development, community outreach, etc.) necessary for the smooth functioning of the District.
- Provide students with clear and concise learning outcome expectations.
- Design, modify, and implement curriculum.
- Perform other professional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with a diverse population both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of the instructional team.
- Evidence of participating in the Online Education program.
- Evidence of developing and assessing student learning outcomes.
- Evidence of active participation in the Program Review process.
- Evidence of computer literacy and experience with standard computer software on Microsoft Windows platform (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas or similar).
- Evidence of using and promoting technology-mediated instructional techniques.
- Possess excellent organization skills.
- Possess teaching and clinical experience in pediatric nursing.
Citrus College Diversity Statement
CITRUS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Citrus College to not discriminate against and to encourage a diversity of applicants based on national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, use of family and medical care leave, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the preceding characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
About Transcripts
- Candidates must upload copies of all transcripts (need not be official at the time of application) which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications for this position.
- Official transcripts will be required at the time of the job offer.
- Transcripts must be from the awarding institution and must show that the degree has been awarded (or conferred) and the year.
- Degree(s) must be earned (or conferred) from accredited institution(s) or an equivalent foreign institution by the first consideration date for this position.
- All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript by the indicated first consideration date for this position.
- Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English AND evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bona fide U.S. evaluation service.
Selection Process
- A selection committee will review application packages of those candidates who have met the minimum qualifications for this position and will select a limited number of qualified candidates for an in-person interview.
- Each candidate may be asked to make a presentation on a topic of the selection committee's choice. The candidate will be informed of the topic when an interview appointment is scheduled.
- Each candidate may be asked to provide a sample of their writing ability just prior to the interview.
- Travel costs must be borne by the applicant.
- Final candidates for faculty, management, and supervisor/confidential positions may be interviewed by the Superintendent/President.
- If selected as a finalist, the candidate permits the District to contact the current and former employer(s) to investigate past employment history.
Quick Link https://employment.citruscollege.edu/postings/1495
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