Full-Time Nursing Faculty - Medical-Surgical Nursing

Full-Time Nursing Faculty - Medical-Surgical Nursing

Salary

$72,835.81 - $107,684.12 Annually

Location

Gilroy Campus

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

202500180

Department

Licensed Vocational Nursing

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

GC

• Description
• Benefits

Definition

Full-Time Faculty Position (1.0 FTE)

Tenure-Track with Benefits

Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Current Salary Range*: $72,835.81 -$107,684.12

• Initial placement above step 6 requires Superintendent/President approval.

Assignment Start Date: Spring 2027 Semester

About Gavilan:

Located in the heart of California between San Jose and Monterey, Gavilan College's main campus in Gilroy serves a diverse student population in a beautiful South Bay community with deep agricultural roots. In addition, we offer a variety of courses at our new full-service, state-of-the art Hollister campus as well as specialized programs at our San Martin and South San Jose locations. Gavilan is proud to meet the needs of our growing community, offering high-quality education in 54 transfer-related fields and 48 industry-relevant career pathways; in 2024-2025 we awarded more than 1,450 degrees and certificates.

As a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 60% Latinx student population, we are committed to achieving educational equity for all students. We work to provide students with a rich and relevant learning experience that emphasizes student engagement in and out of the classroom, encouraging students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to realize their goals and become socially responsible leaders. Gavilan College fosters justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through its Principles of Community. As a member of our community, you will join us in valuing the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the principles of democratic citizenship. When you join our team at Gavilan College, you will become part of an innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners.

The Position:

Gavilan College seeks qualified applicants for one full-time, tenure-track, 10-month faculty position teaching Biological Science beginning January 2027. The assigned teaching schedule will comprise a variety of biology lecture/lab courses and may include teaching days, evenings, and/or weekends in various modalities and campus locations. Faculty are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development, and campus committees is expected. The individual selected will share leadership roles with other full-time instructors in coordinating and developing curriculum, using culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and coordinating the overall Biology program.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Gavilan College is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Registered Nurse to serve as a Full-Time Nursing Faculty member with a primary teaching assignment in Medical-Surgical Nursing. The successful candidate will provide classroom, skills laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program while supporting curriculum development, student success, and continuous program improvement.

Essential Duties

• Teach Medical-Surgical Nursing in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Evaluate student knowledge, skills, and clinical competency.
• Develop and revise curriculum in accordance with California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) standards.
• Participate in program assessment, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to students.
• Participate in department, college, and shared governance activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to support student success.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Current, active California Registered Nurse license.
• Meet California Community Colleges minimum qualifications for Nursing.
• Masters degree in Nursing or Bachelors degree in Nursing and a Masters degree in a related field.
• Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in an ADN, BSN, or LVN nursing program.
• Recent clinical experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Experience with simulation-based education.
• Knowledge of Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) and competency-based education.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and student success.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Strong clinical judgment and teaching skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Ability to integrate simulation and educational technology into nursing instruction.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.

All applicants for faculty and academic administrator positions 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. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

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 application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

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The district provides an excellent benefits package for full-time employees. The benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents and life insurance on your behalf in the amount of $50,000. The district also offers a Section 125 program that allows participation in pre-tax reimbursable medical and dependent care cost programs. Additionally, the district offers a 1% matching contribution to CalPERS 457 deferred compensation program to enhance your retirement options.

Part-time employees who work an average of 25 hours per week over the course of a year, may choose to receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Employer Gavilan College (CA)

Address 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.

Gilroy, California, 95020

Website https://www.gavilan.edu