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Pasadena City College

Full Time Faculty - Vocational Nursing

Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122

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OVERVIEW This position begins in Spring 2026.

Pasadena City College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Licensed Vocational Nursing Instructor commencing in Spring 2026. Nursing faculty members in the Nursing program are directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives of the Vocational Nursing program and ensuring program compliance with the California Board of Vocational 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 committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, including those of every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, regardless of background and level of preparation. We seek candidates with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented demographics in the sciences who can create a welcoming classroom culture and positively engage in our diverse student population.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach classes in this discipline/area.

Participate in professional development activities that support best practices for teaching a diverse population of both major and non‑major students.

Participate in the evaluation, revision, and development of the curriculum.

Plan learning experiences (i.e., classroom activities, pre/post conferences, and clinical assignments for student supervision, evaluation, and feedback conferences).

Prepare written evaluation materials (i.e., syllabi, tests, handouts, etc.) for submission and duplication in a timely manner.

Request and submit complete descriptions of equipment and supplies needed for activities (clinical lab supplies, AV material, course budgets, etc.).

Manage schedule to ensure regular and prompt attendance at all required course activities, committee and faculty meetings.

Plan and schedule teaching and clinical/lab activities for curriculum courses and teaching.

Prepare formal and informal reports as required for Systematic Program Evaluation governing institution, and governmental and accrediting agencies.

Control and monitor ongoing instructional activities and systems in order to maintain adherence to prescribed standards and student evaluation.

Hold students accountable for acquiring competency in their performance, and assist students in remediation to acquire and maintain competence.

Motivate students through instructional and counseling activities toward high levels of contribution to the discipline. Conduct conferences with students concerning academic and clinical competence and progress.

Record and maintain data for student records, grades, accreditation, program compliance with the California Board of Vocational Nursing Requirements and school studies (i.e., test item banks, course evaluation portfolio, annual course reports, etc.).

Coordinate and manage the course implementation in consultation with members of the teaching team.

Effectively and collegially work with other faculty and staff to meet program goals and objectives.

Participate in scholarship through teaching, application, and the integration, and discovery of knowledge.

Participate in recruitment and retention programs.

Participate with faculty to develop and assess student learning outcomes. Use the results to improve teaching and learning.

Participate in divisional and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities.

Undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member.

Participate in the recruitment, outreach, and development of internship opportunities for students.

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.

Select and supervise clinical experiences that provide learning opportunities correlated with the studied content.

Maintain collaborative relationships with professional and healthcare agencies.

Participate in Vocational Nursing Faculty meetings, including activities required for continual program approval by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

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

Ability to adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning modalities and abilities.

Knowledge of current practices in distance education including learning management systems such as Canvas.

Experience with Student Learning Outcomes and assessment methods.

Outstanding interpersonal skills and a desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other members of the campus community.

Ability to work in a multi‑ethnic environment with students of varying academic preparation and learning styles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience.

OR Valid California Community College Instructor Credential.

OR The equivalent.

Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) license required from the California state board of nursing.

Note: A bachelor's in nutrition, dietetics, or food administration, and certification as a registered dietitian, is 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

Earned doctorate in nursing, education, or related field.

Additional nursing experience beyond what is required for the minimum qualifications.

Familiarity with clinical partners' hospitals.

Ability to be approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians as an instructor.

Previous experience working with Vocational Nursing Students.

Willingness to make load teaching in the Certified Nursing Assistant Program, if required.

Clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing preferred.

Willingness to work with and support students who have diverse learning needs.

Ability to teach through a variety of mechanisms to effectively instruct students.

THE ASSIGNMENT Ten Months, 100% - Tenure‑track position beginning February 2026. 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 beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m. Faculty must be available to teach any time within those hours. 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.

Applications completed and received by December 12, 2025, 11:59 p.m. will receive full consideration.

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 does not assure the applicant an interview.

While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System, 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 contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855‑524‑5627.

Applicants may expect to be notified approximately 4 – 5 weeks following the closing date as to the status of their application.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

Cover letter addressing qualifications for this position. Please discuss how you meet each of the points listed under “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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, SECTION 504 EMPLOYER Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled. The District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. Applications will be evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected class. The District also provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

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