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Nursing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College - Three Vacanci
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Nursing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College - Three Vacancies
A full‑time, tenure‑track Nursing Instructor position is available at Fresno City College. This role has three vacancies.
Closing Date:
2/17/2026 at 11:55 PM Campus Location:
Fresno City College Start Date:
12/23/2025
Essential Functions At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An Equity‑minded Individual Is a Person Who:
Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourages positive race‑consciousness and embraces human difference;
Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
Strategically builds support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.
Providing instruction in Nursing on the Fresno City College campus and/or at off‑site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:
Teaching courses in the registered nursing program as assigned, including instruction in theory classes, skills labs, simulation labs and hospital clinical laboratory experiences with a focus on medical surgical and/or pediatric nursing;
Providing subject matter expertise and delivering didactic and/or clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods while promoting student retention and satisfaction;
Taking leadership and team member responsibility in designated clinical settings to ensure valuable clinical experiences for all students;
Effectively delivering class instruction utilizing course syllabi and delivering learning‑centered instruction by effectively planning and preparing for instruction and student success;
Developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying curriculum, assessment of student learning outcomes, and student preparation for the NCLEX‑RN Licensure examination within the Department of Nursing to improve student learning;
Objectively evaluating student performance in theory as well as skills lab and clinical classes in a timely fashion and conveying feedback to students utilizing the college provided learning management system;
Holding regularly scheduled office hours and being available to students to promote academic success;
Communicating effectively with students, patients, families, health care givers and peers;
Collaborating with community and campus organizations to promote the nursing profession and the college nursing program;
Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching nursing;
Satisfactorily completing facility orientation requirements, and meeting all required competency standards of the facility, prior to teaching the clinical course;
Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed;
Participating in program review, student learning outcome development, and assessment to improve student learning;
Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on‑line or off‑campus, and large group instruction classes as needed, may include off‑campus instruction at local high schools for dual enrollment;
Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to equity‑minded practice within the classroom;
Approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) of the following:
State of California license as a registered nurse;
Master's in nursing; or
Bachelor's in nursing and master's in health education or health science;
At least one‑year continuous full‑time experience in direct patient care practice as a registered nurse within the past five years;
Completion of at least one year's experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post‑baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing;
The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher.
Note:
A valid California Community College Credential is acceptable. Applicants who possess this credential must also meet the above requirements.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
Related work and professional experience;
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
Experience in general nursing with a minimum of five years relevant clinical experience and two recent years of acute care experience in the clinical area of instruction;
Possession of or ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
Possession of or ability to obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and other health documentation required by clinical sites;
Experience in nursing focusing on medical surgical care;
Preparation through education and/or experience in providing quality instruction in theory and clinical settings;
Demonstrated ability to develop collegial working relationships with peers, students, staff, faculty, and administration;
Demonstrated ability to be an effective liaison and to maintain a harmonious relationship and acceptance into clinical facilities (hospitals, clinics, subacute areas);
Energetic, engaging teaching style appropriate for classroom and/or clinical instruction;
Knowledge of technology, software, and equipment used in the classroom;
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Conditions Of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary And Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications and then determine who will be invited to interview.
Interviews Tentatively Scheduled As Follows:
FIRST LEVEL INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF TBD
FINAL INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF TBD
SCCCD EEO Plan State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably. For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243‑7100. For information on Fresno City College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please refer to Position No. FNURS‑INS (Slot# 3017, 1812, 3310).
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Closing Date:
2/17/2026 at 11:55 PM Campus Location:
Fresno City College Start Date:
12/23/2025
Essential Functions At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An Equity‑minded Individual Is a Person Who:
Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourages positive race‑consciousness and embraces human difference;
Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
Strategically builds support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.
Providing instruction in Nursing on the Fresno City College campus and/or at off‑site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:
Teaching courses in the registered nursing program as assigned, including instruction in theory classes, skills labs, simulation labs and hospital clinical laboratory experiences with a focus on medical surgical and/or pediatric nursing;
Providing subject matter expertise and delivering didactic and/or clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods while promoting student retention and satisfaction;
Taking leadership and team member responsibility in designated clinical settings to ensure valuable clinical experiences for all students;
Effectively delivering class instruction utilizing course syllabi and delivering learning‑centered instruction by effectively planning and preparing for instruction and student success;
Developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying curriculum, assessment of student learning outcomes, and student preparation for the NCLEX‑RN Licensure examination within the Department of Nursing to improve student learning;
Objectively evaluating student performance in theory as well as skills lab and clinical classes in a timely fashion and conveying feedback to students utilizing the college provided learning management system;
Holding regularly scheduled office hours and being available to students to promote academic success;
Communicating effectively with students, patients, families, health care givers and peers;
Collaborating with community and campus organizations to promote the nursing profession and the college nursing program;
Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching nursing;
Satisfactorily completing facility orientation requirements, and meeting all required competency standards of the facility, prior to teaching the clinical course;
Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed;
Participating in program review, student learning outcome development, and assessment to improve student learning;
Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on‑line or off‑campus, and large group instruction classes as needed, may include off‑campus instruction at local high schools for dual enrollment;
Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to equity‑minded practice within the classroom;
Approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) of the following:
State of California license as a registered nurse;
Master's in nursing; or
Bachelor's in nursing and master's in health education or health science;
At least one‑year continuous full‑time experience in direct patient care practice as a registered nurse within the past five years;
Completion of at least one year's experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post‑baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing;
The minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher.
Note:
A valid California Community College Credential is acceptable. Applicants who possess this credential must also meet the above requirements.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
Related work and professional experience;
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
Experience in general nursing with a minimum of five years relevant clinical experience and two recent years of acute care experience in the clinical area of instruction;
Possession of or ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
Possession of or ability to obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and other health documentation required by clinical sites;
Experience in nursing focusing on medical surgical care;
Preparation through education and/or experience in providing quality instruction in theory and clinical settings;
Demonstrated ability to develop collegial working relationships with peers, students, staff, faculty, and administration;
Demonstrated ability to be an effective liaison and to maintain a harmonious relationship and acceptance into clinical facilities (hospitals, clinics, subacute areas);
Energetic, engaging teaching style appropriate for classroom and/or clinical instruction;
Knowledge of technology, software, and equipment used in the classroom;
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Conditions Of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary And Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications and then determine who will be invited to interview.
Interviews Tentatively Scheduled As Follows:
FIRST LEVEL INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF TBD
FINAL INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF TBD
SCCCD EEO Plan State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably. For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243‑7100. For information on Fresno City College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please refer to Position No. FNURS‑INS (Slot# 3017, 1812, 3310).
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