Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Instructor - San Marcos at Stanbridge University

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing – Instructor: Stanbridge University is seeking dedicated Adjunct Vocational Nursing (VN) Faculty to educate and mentor the next generation of vocational nurses. This evergreen opportunity supports ongoing and future instructional needs across all campus locations and specialty areas within the Vocational Nursing program. We are actively recruiting faculty with recent clinical experience in Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing), Pediatrics, and Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing. Teaching assignments are aligned with clinical expertise, program needs, and faculty availability across our campuses. Adjunct faculty play a vital role in student success by delivering high-quality instruction in the classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical setting. Through theory, hands-on skills development, and supervised clinical practice, faculty prepare students for safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level nursing practice. This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and shaping the future of nursing while maintaining flexibility in their schedules. High-Need Instructional Areas: Vocational Nursing Fundamentals Medical-Surgical Nursing Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing) Pediatrics Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing All specialty areas require a minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in the applicable content area within the past five (5) years Clinical experience must be documented and verifiable in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation standards Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver clinical and/or theory instruction using approved course materials Develop instructional strategies that engage students and promote clinical judgment Evaluate student competency using established clinical and academic standards Facilitate the integration of theory into clinical practice Ensure patient safety and compliance with clinical agency and university policies Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences to reinforce learning Engage students in reflective practice and critical thinking Foster a professional learning environment that promotes accountability, integrity, and collaboration Support student success through active engagement and instructional flexibility Maintain accurate and timely records of student grades, attendance, and performance Maintain current knowledge of clinical practice and instructional content Participate in department meetings and shared governance activities as required Qualifications: Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience within the past five (5) years Minimum of one (1) year of acute care experience within the past five (5) years Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required Previous teaching or precepting experience preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook ATI and CourseKey experience preferred Up-to-date immunization records required Work Locations: Stanbridge University operates across multiple campus locations. Instructional assignments may be available at: OC / Irvine LA / Alhambra SD / San Marcos IE / Riverside Faculty may indicate preferred campus locations based on availability Compensation: $40.00–$50.00 per hour Compensation is based on education, experience, specialty expertise, and internal equity considerations Work Settings: Instruction may occur in classrooms, skills laboratories, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and other approved clinical sites Faculty who are comfortable teaching across classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical environments are strongly preferred Candidates with experience in at least two (2) of the three instructional settings (theory, skills lab, or clinical) will be considered Why Join Stanbridge as