Nursing Instructor I, Mental Health and Public Health

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fulfills assigned teaching load.
Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.
Regularly contributes to improvement of class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture.
Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
Follows established University protocols for providing timely feedback and/or academic advising (student Letters of Concern, etc.).
Capable of competence in teaching skills as demonstrated by:

student evaluations
peer evaluations, if assigned
self-evaluation
administration reviews
evidence of student achievement of course student learning outcomes.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in nursing or in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice from an accredited college or university required.
Graduates from the West Coast University RN-BSN program who meet the minimum experience requirement as a registered nurse are eligible for consideration as a clinical faculty immediately following graduation.
If applicable, certification(s) in area(s) of specialization required.
In California, must meet Board of Registered Nursing requirements as stipulated in their statues:

Section 1425(c) states, ' An instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: 1425(a)(1) A Master or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration. If degree other than in nursing submit information verifying course work in nursing education.'
1425(c)(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. Submit official course description to verify course content.
1425(c)(2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year or of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent.

ABOUT US
For over 100 years, West Coast University has been educating and preparing students for professional careers across our six campuses located in Southern California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our unique student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education you will be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West Coast University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission is to embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability.
Our benefited faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health & Wellness
• Financial & Retirement
• Family & Parenting
• Vacation & Time Off
• Perks & Discount
• Professional Development

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.
Campus: WCU Anaheim
Function: Faculty
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