ANTICIPATED START DATE: August, 2007

ASSIGNMENT

Full-time instructors are typically assigned 15 lecture hours of student contact time (or equivalent in laboratory or related activities) per semester. Office hours are required. Instructors are expected to participate in college governance through appointments to standing councils and/or a variety of committees. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, weekend, and off-campus sites, or in a distance education environment (On-Line).

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• The Allied Health instructor provides for those interested in entering the fields of certified nursing and home health aide.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Maintains necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submits them according to published guidelines.
• Develops, maintains and evaluates curriculum and makes recommendations to maintain program currency.
• Identifies and uses learning outcomes and assessment that lead to course program improvements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree and two years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse OR an Associate’s Degree and six years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse OR the equivalent* AND one year of experience as a licensed nurse providing direct patient care in a long term care facility AND one year of direct patient care in home health care setting. In addition, one year of experience planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in nursing; OR Two years of full time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct patient care in a nursing facility. Prior to teaching, a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in nursing is required.

Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California is required.

*Those who do not possess the minimum qualifications as listed, must request an equivalency form at the time of application.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$39,100 - $51,700

Initial placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule will be commensurate with education and experience not to exceed Step 7, Column B ($51,700). The District provides an excellent health and welfare package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection. Current cost to employee not to exceed $1,200 per year. Enrollment in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is required. Position is within the BCFA/CTA Bargaining Unit and subject to Association dues.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: Classroom/Lab

Physical Abilities: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate program-related equipment, standing for extended periods of time, reaching overhead and above shoulders, walking, bending, hearing and speaking to exchange information, and seeing to observe students at work.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A full-time, 10 - month, certificated position. Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of legal residence entitling them to work in the United States, consistent with the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Employment is also dependent upon a satisfactory fingerprint check and tuberculosis examination.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants must submit:

• Letter of Application to include, but not limited to, information on knowledge and experience related to the position.
• Completed District Application for Academic or Administrative Positions.
• Resume or Vita
• Copies of transcripts verifying educational degrees (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
• Copy of RN or LVN license.
• A list of at least 3 references with contact information.

Above materials are to be submitted to the:

Human Resources Office,
Barstow College,
2700 Barstow Road,
Barstow, CA  92311

All application materials will be evaluated by a qualified screening committee. Applications will be evaluated, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities. A select group of candidates will be invited for an oral interview and teaching demonstration with the selection committee. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interviewFinal interviews will be conducted by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Any application, resume or other materials submitted for employment at Barstow College will become the property of the District and will not be returned to the applicant.

The Barstow Community College District reserves the right to reopen, re-advertise or to delay the filling of any position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry or political or organizational affiliation.

Barstow Community College

Sunbelt opportunities in one of Southern California’s most livable communities. Enjoy excellent working conditions in an extraordinarily dynamic region. Small-town living with proximity to beaches, mountains, and desert. Enjoy conveniences of close-by cities like Las Vegas and Los Angeles while living in a small city of 23,000. Be on the cusp of innovation and join a college with more than $6 M in campus improvements underway.

Barstow College is a fully accredited two-year California community college.  The single-campus district is located in the Inland Empire area of San Bernardino County.  The College was established in 1959 and moved to its permanent facilities in 1964.

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