At American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As an associate 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:   

• Providing leadership in managing and implementing a comprehensive post-secondary program for delivery in support of American Career College, Ontario. 
• Participating in budget preparation and fiscal administration, curriculum development and coordination, determination of teaching assignments, supervision and evaluation of faculty, and selection/coordination of program specific external clinical facilities, teaching responsibilities in the classroom and facilitating strategies for passing of the certification/licensure examination
• Providing professional leadership and support for teaching faculty; serves as a mentor and facilitator for faculty assigned; and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.

Your Experience Includes: 

• Two (2) years' experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered nursing programs.
• Meet one of the two following requirements:
  • One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse; or
  • Equivalent experience and/or education, as determined by the board.

Education:

• A minimum of a master's degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education which includes course work in nursing, education or administration required.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in California required.
• Current CPR Card.
• American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Must have approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) prior to assuming the role of Director of Nursing.

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 West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide 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.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.