Vocational Nursing Theory Instructor (Full Time)

At American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As a faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will join a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship.  As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. At American Career College, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the next generation of nurses.

You will make an impact by:   

• Delivering class instruction according to an approved curriculum using accepted and effective teaching methods.
• Supervising students while they work with patients or in the clinical setting, assessing their ability to effectively apply knowledge from the classroom, master necessary skills, communicate effectively, and plan patient care in the clinical environment.
• Developing daily lesson plans; advising, remediating, and tutoring students; maintaining current and accurate attendance and grade records; remaining current in applicable program teaching field.
• Participating in faculty meetings, professional growth activities in the respective field and two (2) in-service training sessions annually.
• Participating in college activities such as in-services, faculty meetings, student functions, graduation exercises, open houses, new student orientations, and advisory board meetings.
• Striving for student success by providing quality instruction that results in students’ achievement of academic goals and program requirements, retention of students, and preparation for entry-level positions in the healthcare field.

Your Experience Includes: 

OPTION 1:

• (must align with Education for OPTION 1 Below)- 2 years nursing experience as a RN or LVN within the last 5 years required. 2 years specialty experience as RN or LVN within last 5 years preferred.

OPTION 2:

• (must align with Education for OPTION 2 below)- 6 years of full-time nursing experience as LVN and RN combined or 6 years of either.

Education: 

OPTION 1:

• Baccalaureate degree from accredited school. Completion of a course or courses offered by an approved school with instruction in teaching.

OR

• CA teaching cert. Completion of a course or courses offered by an approved school with instruction in teaching.

OR

• Completion of at least 2 years’ full-time teaching experience in a state accredited or approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing school within the last 5 years.

OPTION 2:

• Meet community college or state university educational minimums (ADN) and teaching requirements.

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Current active California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current CPR Card.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College.

For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare—guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.