Vocational Instructor Jobs
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Vocational Nursing Instructor
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Shasta College
Vocational Nursing Instructor
Redding, California
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Teacher Law Enforcement (Fire Services Instructor)- Grades 9-12 Vocational
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Teacher Law Enforcement (Fire Services Instructor)- Grades 9-12 Vocational
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Nursing Leadership Instructor (RN, DON/Nurse Manager Experience) - Adjunct, Vocational Nursing
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Nursing Leadership Instructor (RN, DON/Nurse Manager Experience) - Adjunct, Vocational Nursing
Houston, Texas
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Maternal/Newborn & Pediatric Nursing Instructor (RN) - Adjunct, Vocational Nursing
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Vocational Nursing Instructor & Academic Support Coordinator (LVN/RN)
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Vocational Nursing Instructor & Academic Support Coordinator (LVN/RN)
Daly City, California
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Vocational Nursing Instructor
Shasta College·Redding, California
Job functions:
$65k.95 - $107k.83/yr
Teaching Certification
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 393,000 vs. California state average of 770,000).
Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 15,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.
Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.
Teaching in the California Community College system offers a unique opportunity to empower students to improve their lives and communities. Our faculty engage with a diverse student population, facilitating equitable outcomes for all students seeking enrichment through our academic programs. As a faculty member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career in teaching at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and that serves a diverse student population.
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full-time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.
CLASSIFICATION: Placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule is commensurate with previous education and experience.
START DATE: This position is anticipated to start the beginning of the Spring 2027 semester. May be expected to teach online.
BENEFITS: Holiday and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP).Employees have the option to contribute to:
In addition, employees have the option to purchase:
For more information regarding Employment and Benefits Policies, please view the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement at:
https://www.shastacollege.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-agreements/
SUPERVISOR: Dean of Health Sciences or designee.
Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities designated below are primary to the instructor role.
Classroom Responsibilities:
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:
Experience/Education
Education/Experience Required:
Education Preferred:
Additional Information
To be considered a candidate for a Faculty position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:
Attention Applicants:
To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/shastacc/jobs/5547541/full-time-vocational-nursing-instructor
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The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 393,000 vs. California state average of 770,000).
Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 15,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.
Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.
Teaching in the California Community College system offers a unique opportunity to empower students to improve their lives and communities. Our faculty engage with a diverse student population, facilitating equitable outcomes for all students seeking enrichment through our academic programs. As a faculty member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career in teaching at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and that serves a diverse student population.
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full-time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.
CLASSIFICATION: Placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule is commensurate with previous education and experience.
- Full-time instructional faculty are contracted to work 175 days per year including 164 days of classroom instruction and 11 days of professional growth and development. Instructors enjoy up to 18 weeks off per year during the summer and winter intercessions. The Fall and Spring semesters each contain 17 weeks of instruction with approximately 82 instructional days. The Fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The Spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in mid-May. The number of hours worked in any given day during a semester will vary based on course schedules. The District's academic calendars, showing the start and end dates of each semester and District holidays are available at: https://www.shastacollege.edu/academics/academic-calendars/
- This position is Instructional faculty.
- Starting Salary: $65,087.95 - $106,711.83/year on the 2025-2026 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
- Salary Range: $65,087.95 - $138,153.86/year on the 2025-2026 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
- $2,000/year doctorate differential
- State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
START DATE: This position is anticipated to start the beginning of the Spring 2027 semester. May be expected to teach online.
BENEFITS: Holiday and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP).Employees have the option to contribute to:
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans
- Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts
In addition, employees have the option to purchase:
- Disability Income Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accident Only Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
For more information regarding Employment and Benefits Policies, please view the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement at:
https://www.shastacollege.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-agreements/
SUPERVISOR: Dean of Health Sciences or designee.
Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities designated below are primary to the instructor role.
Classroom Responsibilities:
- Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar.
- Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
- For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery, as required by the teaching assignment.
- For online and hybrid courses, provide regular student-student and student-instructor contact.
- During the first week of class, distribute a syllabus for each course to communicate to students the course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and other requirements, in accordance with District guidelines on syllabus content.
- Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all graded work in a timely fashion.
- Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy, administrative procedures, California Education Code, and Title 5.
- Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
- Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner and with consideration of cost to the student.
- Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
- Supervise students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor's load.
- Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
- Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
- Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
- Discipline-specific classroom responsibilities as assigned.
- Schedule and maintain office hour days and times and ensure that they are clearly communicated to students in all classes and to division staff.
- Participate in the process of participatory governance through District participatory, ad hoc, or advisory committees.
- Participate in the curriculum review process within established cycles; develop new courses in response to student or community needs.
- Participate in program review and annual planning within established cycles.
- Participate in selection (hiring) processes, as needed.
- Attend and participate in department and division meetings.
- Assess learning outcomes and participate in learning outcomes processes.
- Participate in required professional development activities that result in improved pedagogy leading to student success and completion.
- Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject matter knowledge.
- Meet all flex requirements as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
- Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
- Keep and submit official records required by District policy and administrative procedures.
- Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
- Report absences due to illness or for personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
- Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
- Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.
- Discipline-specific additional responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population;
- Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
- Ability to design and deliver courses, including those offered in different modalities (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid);
- Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
- Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
- Knowledge of and willingness to explore new technologies and teaching practices that would benefit students and programs;
- Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities;
- Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.
Experience/Education
Education/Experience Required:
- Hold a current California active license as a Registered Nurse; AND
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an approved school; OR a valid teaching credential; OR have completed a minimum of one year full-time teaching experience in a state approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; OR meet community college or state university teaching requirements in California; AND
- Have a minimum of two years experience as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the last five years.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.
Education Preferred:
- A course in teaching OR willingness to take when hired
- BSN
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree in progress
Additional Information
To be considered a candidate for a Faculty position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:
- Online Application with the following materials attached:
- Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
- Current resume and/or placement file
- College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)
Attention Applicants:
- After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.
- Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.
- Candidate evaluations will not be considered.
- Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.
- Interviews will be by invitation only.
- Interviews may be by Zoom. The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.
To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/shastacc/jobs/5547541/full-time-vocational-nursing-instructor
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Shasta College
Vocational Nursing Instructor
Redding, California
New 13h ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$65k.95 - $107k.83/yr
Teaching Certification
Job Description
OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 393,000 vs. California state average of 770,000).
Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 15,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.
Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.
Teaching in the California Community College system offers a unique opportunity to empower students to improve their lives and communities. Our faculty engage with a diverse student population, facilitating equitable outcomes for all students seeking enrichment through our academic programs. As a faculty member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career in teaching at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and that serves a diverse student population.
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full-time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.
CLASSIFICATION: Placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule is commensurate with previous education and experience.
START DATE: This position is anticipated to start the beginning of the Spring 2027 semester. May be expected to teach online.
BENEFITS: Holiday and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP).Employees have the option to contribute to:
In addition, employees have the option to purchase:
For more information regarding Employment and Benefits Policies, please view the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement at:
https://www.shastacollege.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-agreements/
SUPERVISOR: Dean of Health Sciences or designee.
Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities designated below are primary to the instructor role.
Classroom Responsibilities:
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:
Experience/Education
Education/Experience Required:
Education Preferred:
Additional Information
To be considered a candidate for a Faculty position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:
Attention Applicants:
To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/shastacc/jobs/5547541/full-time-vocational-nursing-instructor
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The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 393,000 vs. California state average of 770,000).
Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 15,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.
Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.
Teaching in the California Community College system offers a unique opportunity to empower students to improve their lives and communities. Our faculty engage with a diverse student population, facilitating equitable outcomes for all students seeking enrichment through our academic programs. As a faculty member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career in teaching at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and that serves a diverse student population.
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full-time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.
CLASSIFICATION: Placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule is commensurate with previous education and experience.
- Full-time instructional faculty are contracted to work 175 days per year including 164 days of classroom instruction and 11 days of professional growth and development. Instructors enjoy up to 18 weeks off per year during the summer and winter intercessions. The Fall and Spring semesters each contain 17 weeks of instruction with approximately 82 instructional days. The Fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The Spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in mid-May. The number of hours worked in any given day during a semester will vary based on course schedules. The District's academic calendars, showing the start and end dates of each semester and District holidays are available at: https://www.shastacollege.edu/academics/academic-calendars/
- This position is Instructional faculty.
- Starting Salary: $65,087.95 - $106,711.83/year on the 2025-2026 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
- Salary Range: $65,087.95 - $138,153.86/year on the 2025-2026 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
- $2,000/year doctorate differential
- State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
START DATE: This position is anticipated to start the beginning of the Spring 2027 semester. May be expected to teach online.
BENEFITS: Holiday and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP).Employees have the option to contribute to:
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans
- Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts
In addition, employees have the option to purchase:
- Disability Income Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accident Only Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
For more information regarding Employment and Benefits Policies, please view the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement at:
https://www.shastacollege.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-agreements/
SUPERVISOR: Dean of Health Sciences or designee.
Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities designated below are primary to the instructor role.
Classroom Responsibilities:
- Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar.
- Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
- For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery, as required by the teaching assignment.
- For online and hybrid courses, provide regular student-student and student-instructor contact.
- During the first week of class, distribute a syllabus for each course to communicate to students the course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and other requirements, in accordance with District guidelines on syllabus content.
- Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all graded work in a timely fashion.
- Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy, administrative procedures, California Education Code, and Title 5.
- Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
- Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner and with consideration of cost to the student.
- Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
- Supervise students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor's load.
- Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
- Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
- Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
- Discipline-specific classroom responsibilities as assigned.
- Schedule and maintain office hour days and times and ensure that they are clearly communicated to students in all classes and to division staff.
- Participate in the process of participatory governance through District participatory, ad hoc, or advisory committees.
- Participate in the curriculum review process within established cycles; develop new courses in response to student or community needs.
- Participate in program review and annual planning within established cycles.
- Participate in selection (hiring) processes, as needed.
- Attend and participate in department and division meetings.
- Assess learning outcomes and participate in learning outcomes processes.
- Participate in required professional development activities that result in improved pedagogy leading to student success and completion.
- Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject matter knowledge.
- Meet all flex requirements as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
- Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
- Keep and submit official records required by District policy and administrative procedures.
- Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
- Report absences due to illness or for personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
- Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
- Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.
- Discipline-specific additional responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population;
- Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
- Ability to design and deliver courses, including those offered in different modalities (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid);
- Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
- Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
- Knowledge of and willingness to explore new technologies and teaching practices that would benefit students and programs;
- Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities;
- Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.
Experience/Education
Education/Experience Required:
- Hold a current California active license as a Registered Nurse; AND
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an approved school; OR a valid teaching credential; OR have completed a minimum of one year full-time teaching experience in a state approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; OR meet community college or state university teaching requirements in California; AND
- Have a minimum of two years experience as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the last five years.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.
Education Preferred:
- A course in teaching OR willingness to take when hired
- BSN
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree in progress
Additional Information
To be considered a candidate for a Faculty position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:
- Online Application with the following materials attached:
- Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
- Current resume and/or placement file
- College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)
Attention Applicants:
- After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.
- Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.
- Candidate evaluations will not be considered.
- Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.
- Interviews will be by invitation only.
- Interviews may be by Zoom. The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.
To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/shastacc/jobs/5547541/full-time-vocational-nursing-instructor
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Find Vocational Instructor JobsVocational Instructor Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Unitek Learning13
- CoreCivic9
- Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts6
- Region 84
- Los Angeles Community College District4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vocational instructor jobs.
- Relevant trade or occupational license in the subject area being taught
- State career and technical education teaching certificate or equivalent credential
- Minimum of two years of industry work experience in the subject specialty
- Ability to develop curriculum aligned with industry standards and competency frameworks
- Experience operating and maintaining shop, lab, or clinical equipment safely
- Proficiency with learning management systems and basic instructional technology tools
Tips for Your Vocational Instructor Job Search
Align your credentials to the posting
Many vocational instructor postings require a state-issued career and technical education certificate alongside your trade license. Pull the exact credential names from each listing and mirror them in your resume header so reviewers can confirm compliance at a glance.
Quantify your shop or lab outcomes
Hiring committees care about student completion and job placement rates, not just what you taught. Replace vague teaching duties with outcomes: how many students you certified, the pass rates on industry exams, or the percentage who found work in the field.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vocational instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by funding source
Publicly funded programs at community colleges and workforce boards often follow a fixed hiring calendar tied to academic semesters, while private trade schools hire on a rolling basis. Time your applications to match the cycle so your materials arrive when decisions are actively being made.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews
Most vocational instructor hiring panels ask you to deliver a short lesson to a mock class or committee. Choose a skill at the entry level of your specialty, plan for equipment variability, and rehearse your safety briefing since panels consistently score that segment.
Negotiate release time for industry currency
Many vocational instructors discover after accepting an offer that maintaining industry certifications requires hours their contract does not cover. Before you sign, ask explicitly whether the employer provides paid professional development days or covers recertification fees.
Vocational Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vocational instructors?
The companies hiring the most vocational instructors right now include Unitek Learning, CoreCivic, and Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at institutions that receive Perkins V federal career and technical education funding.
How many vocational instructor jobs are remote?
About 10% of vocational instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most programs. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include information technology and business technology courses, where lab work can be completed through virtual environments rather than physical facilities.
How do you become a vocational instructor?
Start by accumulating substantial work experience in your trade or technical specialty, since most state licensing boards require demonstrated industry competency before issuing a teaching credential. Apply for your state's career and technical education certificate, which typically involves submitting proof of your trade license, completing pedagogy coursework, and passing a background check. Some states offer provisional credentials that let you teach while finishing the coursework requirements.
Can you get hired as a vocational instructor with little experience?
Some entry points exist even without a lengthy teaching history. Community colleges and workforce development programs occasionally hire recent journeymen or newly licensed practitioners on a part-time or adjunct basis to fill a specific skills gap. Focusing your applications on programs that explicitly mention apprenticeship or clinical supervision roles, rather than lead instructor positions, improves your odds when your classroom experience is still developing.
What does the vocational instructor interview process look like?
Most hiring panels conduct an initial screening call focused on your industry background and credential status, followed by an in-person or video interview with a committee that often includes department chairs, a workforce advisor, and sometimes a student representative. You will almost always be asked to deliver a brief teaching demonstration. Some institutions also conduct a lab or shop walkthrough to assess your familiarity with the equipment their students use.
Where can I find and apply to vocational instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to vocational instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty and credential level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.
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