[Hiring] Instructor II, Nursing @West Coast University, Inc.

Role Description

Reporting directly to the Campus Associate Dean Nursing Academics (theory) or Manager Clinical Faculty (clinical) Campus Dean and/or Program Chair, the Instructor II, Nursing (Undergraduate) supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose and goals. Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator. Creates an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace and placement expectations. Actively and substantively participates in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.

Qualifications

• Must have the minimum higher education background required by the program.
• Master’s degree in specialty field required.
• Graduates from the West Coast University Master of Science in Nursing program who meet the minimum experience requirement as a registered nurse are eligible for consideration as a clinical faculty immediately following graduation.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in state with no pending actions against one’s license required.
• Current certification in basic life support procedures including healthcare provider CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator.
• Health certifications for an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Category I classified position.

Requirements

• Two or more years prior experience (minimum of 30 teaching credits of instruction, or 10 3-unit courses or equivalent) in teaching in a university or college setting required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
• Ability to demonstrate clear criminal background history.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency.
• Ability to maintain academic standards.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to effectively operate related equipment and machines for instructional purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively before public groups, committees and in meetings.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel/drive locally on a weekly, daily and/or on an as needed basis as well as occasional travel to other campuses or locations.

Benefits

• Salary Range in California: USD $98,454.61 - USD $142,710.62 /Yr.
• Salary Range outside California: USD $86,434.51 - USD $125,335.55 /Yr.
• Bonus Eligible: No

Company Description

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do.