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AY26 – Nursing Instructor, Psychiatric/Mental Health Emphasis LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT P ROFESSIONAL O PPORTUNITIES LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE AY26 NURSING INSTRUCTOR, Psychiatric/Mental Health Probationary Tenure Track C Basis Closing Date: September 16, 2025 DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Located on about 426 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. Founded in 1947, Pierce College is a growing two-year public institution with more than 100 disciplines being taught to more than 20,500 students each semester and enjoys one of the highest transfer performances in Southern California. Seen as a leader statewide and nationally, LAPC is now seeking to expand its outstanding faculty by offering a full-time, tenure track position in the Nursing Department starting with the Fall 2025 semester. POSITION: LAPC Department of Nursing is seeking to fill a full-time tenure track position with emphasis in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing , to begin Fall 2025. This position involves both theory and clinical teaching responsibilities. DEPARTMENT: LAPC offers an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program. The mission of the program is to educate students to become entry level Registered Nursing practitioners. The program curriculum is based upon National League of Nursing (NLN) Competencies Model, Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) and the Nursing Process. Students are provided with clinical experience concurrently with classroom instruction. The program is affiliated with local hospitals and other health agencies where students administer direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of nursing faculty. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Los Angeles Pierce College is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CABRN). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAPC includes lower division courses. Faculty members at LAPC are expected to facilitate student learning by designing varied and exciting learning environments. The successful candidate will be assigned a variety of courses each semester to meet the 15-hour standard teaching load. Daytime, evening, online, weekend, and dual enrollment classes may be included in this assignment based on department needs. The teaching obligation is based upon a 10-month calendar. Additional summer and winter assignments may be available. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Teach courses in nursing in accordance with established course outline; Participate in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes (SLO’s) and program learning outcomes (PLO’s); Maintain scheduled office hours for student contact in accordance with the LACCD/AFT 1521 contract; Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline; Maintain accurate records (e.g., grades, attendance, class exclusions, etc.) and submit records in accordance to district policy and board rules; Collaborate within the department, college, local high schools and industry partners; Devote required time, in accordance to faculty contract, to campus-based responsibilities (committees, accreditation, etc.); Participate in required program planning and annual program review; Work collegially with members of the department, classified staff, students, faculty and administrators to maintain professional conduct and ethics, and foster a professional working environment; Development and implementing new and updated program and course curricula, as well as updating course materials and the course outlines of record for both transfer and CE courses; Complete and submit course documents in accordance with LACCD policies; assume departmental duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., participate in program review, plan and attend advisory meetings, revise course outlines, assist with student advisement, and participate actively on campus committees; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Nursing; OR Bachelor’s degree in Nursing AND Master’s in Health Education or Health Science; OR the equivalent OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher. The minimum qualifications as set by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher: 1.At least one year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care within the last five years in Medical-Surgical Nursing area; o Minimum one year continuous full time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in med/surg; OR o Minimum one year teaching experience (two academic semesters or three quarters) of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in med/surg or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency and completion of at least one year of experience teaching courses related to med/surg or a course which includes practice in teaching nursing. A current, valid California Registered Nurse License; Experience in Psychiatric/Mental Health patient care and eligibility for California Board of Registered Nursing approval as an instructor in Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing; Clinical lab instructors must maintain clinical health requirements as prescribed by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CABRN) and clinical facilities including but not limited to: o Current BLS; o LA County Fire Training (FIRE CARD); o Immunizations; o Current annual TB screening; Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college faculty, staff and students. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense prior to employment. Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee’s Policy 2900, LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status or have an approved exemption in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of a strong academic record from an accredited institution and nursing program. Exhibit knowledge of current nursing theory and clinical practice in the subject/specialty area to be taught; Experience teaching psychiatric/mental health nursing in a community college or university; Possess the ability to assume responsibility and accountability for instruction, evaluation of students, and planning and implementing curriculum content in the content area; Demonstrate a commitment to student success; Evidence of experience in organizing and utilizing alternative settings to acute hospital care in teaching clinical lab; Demonstrate the understanding of, or have experience in, the use of student learning outcomes (SLO’s) in promoting student success; Evidence a commitment to collegiality within the instructional environment by interacting effectively with colleagues and maintaining active participation in departmental meetings and committees; SALARY AND BEBEFITS The current starting range is from $74,500 to $138,430 for the 10-month academic year depending on educational preparation and professional experience. The doctoral differential is $4710 per academic year. The District offers an excellent benefit package including medical, vision, and dental to the employee and eligible dependents. APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS Applicants will be required to create a user profile, submit the application and upload documents through the LACCD online human resource portal. Application materials will not be accepted by email, mail, fax or in-person. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. All materials submitted will become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District. Application packet can be filed at https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd . For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following: 1. Letter of Interest (describing your interest in the position); 2. Current descriptive resume that summarizes how you meet the qualifications of the position; 3. Contact information for three professional references, including emails and phone numbers; 4. Copies of all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts (Official Transcripts are required for candidates invited to the final interview). NOTE: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing . 5. Copy of current, valid California Registered Nurse License; 6. Evidence of eligibility for California Board of Registered Nursing approval as an instructor in the content area (Psychiatric/mental Health Nursing) by providing; o Verification of one (1) year continuous, full-time experience, or the equivalent, providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in Psychiatric/Mental Health; AND o Verification of either direct patient care experience as a registered nurse in the content/clinical area, within the previous five (5) years; or proof of current approval. The completed application package and required documents must be submitted by 4:30PM September 16, 2025 . After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. In order for the application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all of the required materials. Applicants will need to edit the application and documents before uploading/submitting them to the system. Applicants will not be allowed to change the application information after having applied for this position. Make sure the documents uploaded are not larger than 5MB; if they are, please reduce the size for each document or split into more than one document. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions concerning the hiring process, please submit all inquiries to Ms. Mary Fellows at FELLOWML@PIERCECOLLEGE.EDU . Employment is contingent on verification of qualifications. LAPC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each candidate. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2095 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-50dab03e9725c549b58290e737da333b