Assistant Professor, Nursing (Generalist

Assistant Professor, Nursing

The successful candidate for this full-time, tenure track position will be responsible for teaching in all nursing programs as needed (ADN, LVN, CNA, PT). Additional training and approval in specific contact areas may be required (Pediatrics, OB, Med/Surg, Psychiatric Nursing, and Simulation). Candidate should be willing to train in these areas as needed. College of the Redwoods is committed to helping candidates update their areas of expertise in the specialty areas who hold the necessary general nursing education/ experience qualifications.

Teaching assignments may include evening and weekend clinical hours. This is a full-time 10-month commitment per year. This position will get paid over 12 months that also includes a winter break and spring break.

Master's in nursing OR bachelor's in nursing AND master's in health education or health science OR the equivalent OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing. Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• College teaching experience
• Course development experience, as well as experience with course learning management software.

Start Date:

Spring 2026

You will need the following information to complete the online process:

Salary Schedules Placement of all faculty will be determined by Class (column) and Step as described below:

Class I: AA + 6 years occupational experience; and BA + 2 years of occupational experience.

Class II: MA; BA + 30 units post BA; BA + 4 years occupational experience; AA + 8 years occupational experience.

Class III: MA with 50 units post BA; BA + 50 units post BA; BA + 6 years occupational experience; AA + 10 years occupational experience.

Class IV: MA with 70 units post BA; BA + 70 units post BA; BA + 8 years occupational experience. For all Classes, all degrees and units must be from regionally accredited (or equivalent) institutions of higher education.

For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor's Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor's Degree.

Nursing faculty and those faculty whose initial assignment is in disciplines the Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges identifies as "disciplines in which a master's degree is not generally expected or available" may be credited in class placement for years of full-time, paid occupational experience. Full-time, paid occupational experience as an apprentice qualifies for credit toward column placement.

Experience as a teaching or laboratory assistant does not count towards initial salary placement. Experience years as an intern paid or unpaid do not count as occupation years.

Initial salary schedule placement for a faculty member occurs prior to the first day of employment with the District as a faculty member. Documentation of education and of prior work experience that may affect initial class and step placement must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 30 days of signing the Initial Employment Agreement. Only work experience completed prior to the first day of employment with the district can be considered.

The District shall provide notice to new faculty of this requirement. If documentation is received after the 30 days, changes to step/ class placement will take effect the following semester.

Faculty will advance one step per year of paid service with the District.

Applicants and nominees who believe they are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process must submit a written request with documentation at least five business days prior to the date of need of the accommodation via e-mail to:
College of the Redwoods Human Resources at HR.

All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Faculty applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency.

For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your…