This position is scheduled to start fall 2025

Pasadena City College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Registered Nursing Instructor commencing with the 2025-2026 academic year. Nursing/faculty members in the Nursing program are directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives of the nursing program, and ensuring program compliance with the California Board of Registered Nursing. These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and clinical nursing, and include meeting student retention goals, participating in educational planning; evaluating student performance; motivating and advising students; and generating program reports as needed.

We are looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our diverse student population. At Pasadena City College (PCC) we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. PCC is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values.

At Pasadena City College (PCC) we celebrate and respect the racial, social, economic, academic and cultural diversity including students with different ability statuses.
We seek candidates whose experience, teaching, and/or service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice.
We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.
Faculty are expected to have an inclusive stance on mentoring and engagement that incorporates working with historically marginalized populations.
We seek candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our racially and socially diverse student population.
We seek applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values.

We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. Pasadena City College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FULL-TIME FACULTY REGISTERED NURSING INSTRUCTOR:

Creates lesson plans that align with and support the attainment of predefined student learning outcomes, i.e. learning activities and assignments for the classroom, laboratory and clinical learning, including supervision of students in clinical practice and debriefing conferences regarding patient care.
Develops assessment tools that evaluate student learning, progress and performance that align with course and program learning outcomes.
Coordinates and manages the successful implementation of assigned courses in consultation with members of the teaching team (class schedule, course syllabi, LMS, course assignments, exams, etc.)
Prepares written evaluation materials (i.e. syllabi, tests, handouts, etc.) for submission and duplication in a timely manner
Requests and submits complete descriptions of equipment and supplies needed for activities (clinical lab supplies, AV material, course budgets, etc.)
Ensures regular and prompt attendance at all required course activities, committee and faculty meetings
Plans and schedules teaching activities for theory and clinical/lab in alignment with curriculum and program learning outcomes.
Prepares formal and informal reports as required for Systematic Program Evaluation, governing institution, and governmental and accrediting agencies (Records and maintains data for student records, grades, accreditation, and school studies (i.e. test item banks, course evaluation portfolio, annual course reports, etc.)
Evaluates and monitors ongoing instructional activities and systems in order to maintain adherence of prescribed standards and student evaluation
Holds students accountable for required competency in their performance, and assists students in remediation to acquire and maintain competence.
Motivates students toward meeting course and program objectives through instructional and counseling activities including conferences with students concerning academic and clinical competence and progress.
Participates in nursing scholarly activities related to position that support faculty development in teaching and learning for course and program improvement.
Participates in recruitment and retention activities of the program including supporting scholarship activities of the college to support nursing students.
Participates with faculty to develop and assess student learning outcomes. Uses the results to improve teaching and learning
Participates in divisional and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities
Perform divisional and professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties related to the ability to perform within the position.
Be responsible, with other course instructors, for developing and maintaining curricula that appropriately reflect current knowledge in the discipline, including the impact of cultural diversity issues on course content and instructional practices.
Teach courses per the class schedule and course syllabi.
Select and supervise clinical experiences that provide learning opportunities correlated with the studied content.
Maintain collaborative relationships with professional and healthcare agencies.
Participate in Nursing Faculty meetings, including activities for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation and California Board of Registered Nursing approval.
Ensure continued program quality and productivity through participation in faculty in-services and annual advisory committee meetings with clinical agency personnel.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Must be familiar with word processing software and have an understanding of computer applications in an academic setting
Knowledge of California nursing education regulations and accreditation standards for prelicensure nursing education (i.e., ACEN accreditation standards).
Ability to motivate students to excel in theory and lab/clinical coursework.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to teach using a variety of methodologies and strategies to effectively instruct students
Clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing preferred (minimal of one year of clinical experience involving direct patient within the last 5 years)
Ability to work in a multiethnic environment with students who have a variety of learning styles and abilities
Willingness to work with and support basic skills students
Willingness to make contract load by teaching in any of the programs within the nursing discipline (This includes LVN and CNA programs)
Willing to remediate to another nursing specialty or content area based on the needs of the program
Ability to adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning styles and abilities
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
An interest and willingness to become involved in student clubs and activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND a Master's Degree in health education or health science

Valid California Community College Instructor Credential

The equivalent

Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license required from the California state board of nursing
(Note: A bachelor's in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration, and certification as a registered dietitian, i.a. an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

Degree must be shown as conferred on transcript. Some degrees may require equivalency. When equivalency is requested, the file will be reviewed by PCC's Equivalency Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide ample documentation to support equivalent qualifications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional nursing experience beyond what is required for the minimum qualifications
Familiarity with clinical partners' hospitals
Experience teaching nursing students at a community college or similar educational institution

THE ASSIGNMENT:

Ten Months, 100% - Tenure-track position beginning fall 2025

Thirty-four (34) hours per week consisting of a combination of in-class teaching and preparation for teaching; five and one half (5.5) hours of additional time for student conferences; and five and one half (5.5) hours for professional growth and development, College governance and other professional responsibilities. The College has two 16-week semesters and offers a full range of courses. Faculty must be available and willing to teach in support of the scheduled course meeting times to meet program and student needs. Faculty may be offered the opportunity to teach classes during winter and summer intersessions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful completion of livescan clearance and TB screening
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109
Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member
Board of Trustees approval

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Applications completed and received by 11:59 on July 10, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Positions are full-time (100%) and "open until filled," unless otherwise stated.

The college president will conduct a final interview and recommend a candidate to the Board of Trustees.
Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete.
If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at 626.585.7388. Applicants may expect to be notified. approximately 4 - 5 weeks following the closing date as to the status of their application.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

For full consideration, all of the following must be submitted along with the online application. An incomplete application packet will not be forwarded to the hiring committee for review.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Cover Letter addressing qualifications for this position. Please discuss the ways you meet each of the points listed under "The Responsibilities," "Minimum Qualifications,'' "Professional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities"
and "Desirable/Preferred Qualifications.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement that describes your past and planned contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.

Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

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