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• Medical-Surgical Nursing at Gavilan College Print Application Deadline 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/14/2026 Contact Human Resources 408-852-2823 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 72,835.81
• 107,684.

12 Annually Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Full Time Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Print Full-Time Nursing Faculty

• Medical-Surgical Nursing Gavilan College Salary:

  $72,835.81
• $107,684.

12

Annually Location:

Gilroy Campus Job Type:

Full-Time Faculty Job Number:

202500180

Department:

Licensed Vocational Nursing Closing:

9/23/2026 11:59

PM Pacific Bargaining Unit:

GC 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.
• Master's degree in Nursing or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Master's 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

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