Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) - Obstetrics Nursing

Contra Costa Community College District
  • San Pablo, CA
  • $77.87–$128.97 Per Hour
3 days ago

Job Description

Posting Details

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Position Title Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) - Obstetrics Nursing Special Instructions to Applicants

The Registered Nursing Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins March 2027.

Description of Position

The Registered Nursing Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins March 2027.

Optional: The teaching assignment will mainly consist of clinical instruction for RN students at various clinical sites. Clinical hours would be day, evening or weekend shifts as needed. include transfer-level composition as well as supporting the department and college in incorporating a culturally responsive curriculum. The assignment may also include working with learning communities that support African American students, Latinx students, or other groups.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries

Jacqueline Wright, RN Program Director

Email: JWright@contracosta.edu

Recruitment Type Faculty Location Contra Costa College Posting Number F01373 # of Openings 1 Salary

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).

Position Status Temporary EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Part-Time Faculty Department C8001-Nursing Discipline Nursing Alternate Discipline Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;

  2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;

  3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;

  4. meeting with students outside of class;

  5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

  6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;

  7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;

  8. maintaining accurate academic records;

  9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- The Board of Registered Nursing has 3 levels for nursing instruction: Instructor, Assistant Instruction and Clinical Teaching Assistant. You will need to determine the instruction level you are interested in and explain how you meet the listed minimum job qualifications. An instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) The education requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1)- [A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration] and (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 of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency; and (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. (d) An assistant instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college which shall include courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice; (2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she will be 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 of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency. (e) A clinical teaching assistant shall have at least one (1) year continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care. (Board of Regulations- California Code of Regulations 1425) AND II) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Current California Registered Nursing License,

AHA BLS for health care provider's card.

Desirable Qualifications

N/A

Job Open Date: 10/22/2026 Job Close Date: 11/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins: March 2027 # of Months 5 Employee Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:

  • Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
  • Dental and vision
  • Flexible spending (125) plan
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
  • Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

How to Apply

  1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.

  2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received.

  3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.

  4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.

  5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.

  6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a "placeholder" document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.

  7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

  1. The applications, cover letters, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.

  2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.

  3. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date

ADA Accommodations:

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

Medical Verification

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to

slever@4cd.edu

COVID-19 Information Quick Link https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12408 Diversity Statement

It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- The Board of Registered Nursing has 3 levels for nursing instruction: Instructor, Assistant Instruction and Clinical Teaching Assistant. You will need to determine the instruction level you are interested in and explain how you meet the listed minimum job qualifications. (c) An instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) The education requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1)- [A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration] and (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 of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency; and (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. (d) An assistant instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college which shall include courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice; (2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she will be 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 of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency. (e) A clinical teaching assistant shall have at least one (1) year continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care. (Board of Regulations- California Code of Regulations 1425) AND II) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume/CV
  • Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
  • Current California nursing license

Optional Documents

  • Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcript 2
  • Unofficial Transcript 3
  • Unofficial Transcript 4

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Pablo, CA
Salary$77.87–$128.97 Per Hour

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Chiropracticunmatched
  • Clinical Competencyunmatched
  • Clinical Nursingunmatched
  • Clinical Trainingunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Educational Administrationunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Medical Geneticsunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Social Sciencesunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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