Part-time Faculty Pool: Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

Merced College invites applications for a part-time instructional assignment in nursing. The professor must integrate basic principles of nursing into classroom and clinical instruction, assume responsibility for students in clinical facilities, and maintain communication between facilities, staff, and the College. Maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type and Job Number:

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Open pool for academic year

Merced College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g., grades and syllabi)
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master's degree
• Any Bachelor's degree AND two years of full-time experience as LVN or RN OR
• Any Associate's degree AND six years of full-time experience as LVN or RN
• Must meet California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements
• CDPH requirements: 1337.15(a) details for nursing instruction or training roles with relevant licensure and experience
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture an inclusive learning and work environment

• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and willingness to pursue future technological developments

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); official copies required only if hired
• Diversity Statement describing contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion (limit 1 page)
• Foreign transcripts must include U.S. evaluation and translation if applicable
• Equivalency Review Form if applicable

Only the listed documentation will be accepted. Interviews will be conducted on site for highly qualified applicants.

A limited number of candidates may be invited to oral interviews before a screening committee.

Sick leave accrual for part-time faculty follows policy; additional benefits are as applicable to part-time employment.

Cann not be fingerprinted and tuberculosis tested at candidate’s expense prior to start. All offers are subject to Board approval. Applicants must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process.