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Cerritos College
Norwalk, California
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Posted: 07-Jan-26
Location: Norwalk, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Nursing
Internal Number: 6834251
FT Nursing Instructor (2 Positions)
Salary: $87,785.00 - $134,792.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FT_Nursing-2025
Closing: 2/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Norwalk, CA
Department: FT_Nursing-2025
Division: Health Occupations
Description
Equity and Diversity
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.
Closing Date
This position will close on February 17th, 2026 at 11:59 PM (or when 150 applications are received, whichever occurs sooner).
College Profile
Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at
The program embraces the diversity of culture, linguistic, and philosophical differences represented in the student body. The program is sensitive to the cultural practices and contributions that are unique to the individuals and groups represented on the campus and in the community. Nursing faculty are committed to quality nursing education that reflects the development/improvement of teaching/learning strategies using innovative approaches, evidence-based research, and best practices. Nursing education is viewed as a collaborative process involving the college community, nursing faculty, nursing student body, and affiliating community health agencies. Course experiences are designed to encourage active discussion, inquiry, curiosity, critical thinking, reasoning and the application of nursing process to prepare the student to provide high quality nursing care to a variety of clients in the healthcare system.
A successful instructor candidate will embrace the mission and philosophy of the program and will have the knowledge, skill and attitude to work closely with other faculty, college campus community, and affiliating health agencies to provide the best educational experience for the student body. In this position, the teaching assignment will include didactic and clinical instruction in the ASN program, including instruction in Adult Medical Surgical Nursing. Ideal candidates will also have experience in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Telemetry, and/or Intensive Care areas. The instructor may need to demonstrate flexibility with courses during the day, in the evenings, and/or on weekends. A successful applicant will be comfortable teaching in person, online, and/or a hybrid format. This position requires strong classroom and clinical teaching skills. This position will be working on teaching teams and must be able to demonstrate strong teamwork, excellent communication patterns, accountability, flexibility, initiative, and emotional intelligence. Responsibilities will include instruction, development of curriculum, advising students, mentoring, participation in department and campus committees, meeting regularly with faculty and division members, working on faculty development, and assisting in accreditation self study reviews.
Distinguishing Career Features
This is a 10-month tenure-track contract position.
Job Duties
ALL FACULTY SHALL:
ALL FULL-TIME FACULTY SHALL:
ALL FACULTY WHO ARE ASSIGNED CLASSES SHALL:
1. Tests and exams must be available to the student without charge.
2. The text and course pack must be available to students with disabilities.
3. The publisher must grant read-only access to designated college staff for purposes of evaluation of course materials.
4. The text must be downloadable or printable.
If these four conditions are not met, the electronic textbook cannot be used.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications ((Download PDF reader))
Master's degree in nursing and a minimum of two years of registered nursing experience in either direct patient care and/or registered nursing level teaching. Registered nurse patient care and teaching experience must have been within the past five years. Active California Registered Nursing License.
Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.
Additional Requirements
- Completion of at least (1) year experience teaching nursing R/T RN coursework OR completion of post-baccalaureate coursework which includes practice in teaching registered nurses. (Submit official coursework with descriptions.)
- Direct patient care experience within the past five years. This can be met with (1) year of continuous, full time direct patient care OR (1) academic year of RN level clinical teaching experience in a nursing area demonstrating clinical competency.
- Current California State Registered Nurse License with no disciplinary actions.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate for Healthcare Provider.
- Ability to pass a 12point urine drug screen.
- Must be able to provide current documentation of the following upon hire: Physical Exam, TB Test (or CXR), Titers for Varicella/MMR/HepB, Tdap, Influenza, COVID.
- Clinical experience in Medical Surgical Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Nursing.
- Teaching Experience in a Registered Nurse Pre-licensure Program.
- Clinical experience in a second specialty area such as Maternal Health, Pediatrics, or Mental Health.
- Teaching experience with Simulation.
- Online Teaching Certification.
- Technology competency: Google, Microsoft, CANVAS LMS, Microsoft TEAMS, ZOOM.
- BRN Faculty Approval completed for 'Assistant Instructor' or 'Instructor'. Add proof of this from the CA-
BRN Breezy platform with supporting documents.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands
Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Requires ambulatory ability to move to various office and classroom-type locations. Ability to operate classroom equipment, including computer, and provide instruction and make presentations. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals or groups to carry on complex or routine conversations. Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull objects of medium weight (less than 30 lbs.) on an occasional basis.
Salary/Fringe Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Salary rate is: $87,785 - $134,792/annual.
Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). (Cash-in-lieu option available on medical insurance.)
Participation in the State Teachers' Retirement System.
Conditions of Employment
This is a tenure-track contract position. Contract will be for 10 school months for the academic year beginning fall semester 2026.
Participation in a pre-service orientation and/or probationary in-service training is required.
Please note: Per Board Policy 7210 'A bachelor's degree or the equivalent, from an accredited educational institution, shall be the minimum degree requirement for obtaining tenure as a faculty member in the District. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to determine whether a faculty member shall be granted tenure.'
Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.
** Please note - the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment.
Must receive BRN Faculty Approval to be approved to teach.
Application Procedure
Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at hr@cerritos.edu as early as possible. While advance notice (ideally at least 72 hours before the application deadline or scheduled interview) helps ensure we can meet your needs, we will make every effort to accommodate requests made at any time.
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of all transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Transcripts must be from regionally accredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency. The website address is www.naces.org.
Selection Procedure
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants in the competitive group who best meet the qualifications for the position. Interviews will then be conducted by the selection committee, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the President-Superintendent for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
As these are highly competitive positions, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. If you have questions or would like to follow-up regarding your application, please contact Human Resources at HR@Cerritos.edu as search committee members are unable to discuss specific recruitments.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and conferral date of the degree)
- Letter of Professional/Occupational Experience
- Copy of CPR Card
- Copy of RN License
- Certifications: ACLS, PALS, EKG, CCRN, CNE, CEN, etc.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/5174300/ft-nursing-instructor-2-positions
The District ensures 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 national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. .
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Founded in 1955, Cerritos College is one of the top community colleges in Los Angeles County offering comprehensive, high-quality, affordable education and career training. We are one of the five largest community colleges in Los Angeles County. We sit on 135 acres located in the City of Norwalk, near the intersection of Interstates 5, 605, and 105, and State Route 91. This makes the campus geographically convenient for students coming from Southeastern Los Angeles County and North Orange County. Our students commute from Artesia, Bellflower, Buena Park, Cerritos, Cypress, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, La Mirada, La Palma, Long Beach, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, and beyond. An average of 22,000 students attend annually, and participate in over 180 areas of study and 87 degree and certificate programs.
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