Professor of Nursing

Salary: $70,968.00 - $147,517.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20250507
Closing: 6/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

*Position's initial maximum salary placement is $95,050*Additional compensation available via overload assignments and/or possession of a doctorate, with approvalInterview dates are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 23, 2025
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Are you passionate about nursing education and community impact? Merced College invites you to join a dedicated team committed to preparing the next generation of nurses. As a Professor of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to inspire students, lead innovative outreach efforts, and collaborate with local healthcare partners to promote wellness across our region. Merced College is advancing its outreach with the pursuit of a program to provide for National Certification for our graduates, as well as our active collaboration with CSU Stanislaus to increase the number of students who pursue a BSN, using an innovative pathway funded by a grant from the Chancellor's Office.
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 position is a full-time, tenured track instructional assignment in the Allied Health and Public Safety Department under the general direction of the Dean of Allied Health and Public Safety. The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.
The program maintains a focus on:

The specialty areas of geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and medical-surgical background.
Adhering to the Board of Registered Nursing guidelines.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

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:

Master's degree in Nursing;

Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND master's degree in Health Education or Health Science.

The equivalent

The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher:
1. Master's or higher degree, which includes course work in nursing, education or administration. If degree is in something other than nursing, submit information verifying course work in nursing education.
2. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing areas to which the faculty is assigned, that can be met by either one of the following (A or B) below:
  - (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in a designated nursing area; OR
  - (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrate clinical competency.
3. Completion of at least one (1) years' experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
Hold and maintain a current California license as a Registered Nurse, by August 18, 2023.
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.

Preferred:

Current knowledge and experience in Registered Nursing.
Experience in innovative teaching methods and curriculum development.
Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/jobs/

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
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.
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.
If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
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

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4930455/professor-of-nursing

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Professor of Nursing

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