(Part-time) Nurse Assistant Instructor
Company: Shasta College
Location: Redding
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities Overview:
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta
College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley,
surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area
provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with
miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and
the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of
Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent
schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing
prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of
$770,000). Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse
student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing
to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of
our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in
developing and implementing innovative education programs to
increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high
school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning
students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta
College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides
educational services to students with a wide range of skills and
abilities. Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus
community prioritizing the success of our racially and
socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing
equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe,
healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is
critical to our success.Part-time instructors at Shasta College
enjoy significant flexibility in balancing their work schedule with
other priorities. Part-time teaching in the California Community
College system offers a unique opportunity to empower students to
improve their lives and communities while maintaining a healthy
work-life balance and pursuing other interests. Our part-time
faculty engage with a diverse student population, facilitating
equitable outcomes for all students seeking enrichment through our
academic programs. As a part-time faculty member at Shasta College,
you will join a vibrant community of educators working together to
provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our
students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives.
With flexible schedules, the ability to control your work hours,
and opportunities to improve the quality of our communities,
teaching part-time at Shasta College is a highly rewarding and
enriching employment experience.The Shasta College division of
Health Sciences & University Programs is seeking to build a pool of
qualified applicants for possible part-time instruction. Applicants
should have previous teaching experience and experience
web-enhancing or delivering courses online. We will respond to
applications based on our current needs. If Shasta College no
longer has a need for this advertisement, and the position has been
filled prior to the closing date, this advertisement will be
removed from the website. General ResponsibilitiesUnder
administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the adjunct
instructor to teach courses as assigned and to perform those tasks
that support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the
community college district.Specific
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities designated below are primary to
the adjunct instructor role. Some of the listed professional
responsibilities are examples of activities, which are part of the
unique role of each adjunct instructor and are reflective of their
individual expertise and interests. Typical Duties, Knowledge and
Ability 1. Meet classes/laboratories on days and times as assigned
according to the current academic calendar.2. Develop and implement
instruction for each class and laboratory period, which is
consistent with the official course outline.3. Develop and
distribute during the first week of class, a written syllabus for
each course to communicate to students, course objectives, grading
criteria and classroom policies.4. Demonstrate respect for student
rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.5.
Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials
and/or recommend to department chairs/coordinators appropriate text
selections, in a timely manner.6. Refer students to tutoring and
related student services when appropriate.7. Supervise students in
off-campus or co-curricular activities when participation is
expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision
is part of the instructor's load.Evaluation of Students1.
Periodically, evaluate student progress toward meeting course
objectives; advise the students about methods of evaluation and the
results of the evaluation.2. Return assignments and examination
results in a timely fashion.3. Assign grades to students in the
manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and
prescribed by the Education Code and Title V regulations of the
State of California.4. Submit required administrative paperwork,
including grade report forms, in a timely and accurate
manner.Curriculum 1. Participate in the development and review of
curriculum as needed.Student Advising 1. Advise students enrolled
in the instructor's classes on such matters as:a. Course content,
scope and meaning;b. major course requirements for the degree or
certificate;c. learning skills;d. collateral or enrichment reading
or experience opportunities for further understanding of the course
or subject field; i.e. career alternatives/opportunities related to
the subject field.Professional Development1. Participate in
professional development activities.2. Continue to develop
professional skills and knowledge.3. Attend/participate in
professional conferences, seminars or meetings.Additional
Responsibilities1. Attend and participate in
department/program/division meetings (voluntary).2. Abide by
departmental regulations concerning the proper use, care and
security of equipment and District property.3. Participate in the
process of shared governance through committee work of the
department, center, college and/or district level; participate in
other significant nonclassroom college, district or community
activities.4. Participate in articulation activities and
coordination of inter-divisional and intradivisional learning
activities (voluntary).5. Attend advisory committee meetings when
required by divisional programs.6. Report absences due to illness
or for personal necessity and the intended date of return, if at
all possible, prior to the class meeting to the dean/director.7.
Provide recommendations for purchase of instructional supplies and
equipment.8. Attend/participate in "in house" conferences, seminars
or meetings (voluntary).9. Provide administrators, chairs and
coordinators with sample instruction materials as may be deemed
necessary, such as examinations, lab projects or course
syllabuses.10. Fulfill all obligations as established in the
current collective bargaining agreement.Experience/Education
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of
professional experience OR Associate degree with six years of
professional experience OR the equivalentActive unencumbered
Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse License in
CaliforniaMinimum of two years of nursing experience as a
Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse; one of the two years
must be as a licensed nurse providing direct patient care in a long
term care facilityMust have a current Director of Staff Development
certificateEquivalencyThe state of California has established
minimum qualifications for academic positions in California
Community Colleges to promote professionalism, instructional
integrity, and academic rigor. The primary minimum qualification
for academic positions is an advanced degree in the relevant
subject matter for the position. Applicants who do not meet the
minimum education requirement(s) for a discipline may still be
qualified for the position, if they can demonstrate they have
acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities conferred in the
degree program through any combination of education and
experience.Shasta College is committed to providing equal
employment opportunity to all candidates and strongly encourages
candidates who believe they meet the minimum qualifications for a
position through equivalency to apply for consideration. The Shasta
College Academic Senate has established standards for determining
equivalency in faculty positions, which are described
here:https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/procedure-for-selection-of-new-faculty-spring-2019.pdf
(Download PDF reader) Please note the Equivalency Committee will
consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency
consideration. Candidates applying for equivalency must provide
evidence demonstrating they possess equivalent qualifications prior
to the closing date stated in the job announcement. Candidates
interested in equivalency must state their interest in a cover
letter and briefly summarize how they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position and attach all relevant evidence
demonstrating equivalency to their application.The committee will
review all documents sent by the candidate and shall approve or
disapprove equivalency following the guidelines in the Procedure
for Establishing Equivalency.Questions regarding the application
process, including equivalency, may be directed to the Shasta
College Human Resources Department at (530) 242-7640 or
hr@shastacollege.edu.Additional Information To be considered a
candidate for this position, the applicant must submit the
following materials:Online Application with Additional Required
Materials to be attached to application:Cover letter addressing
criteria listed in the position announcementCurrent resumeCollege
transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of
application)The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College
District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any
person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious
preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy
(including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to
pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation,
genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or
treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any
of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of
these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.Copyright
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