Adjunct Nursing Faculty - BSN Program-(Alhambra Campus)

Adjunct Faculty, BSN Program – Nursing Instructor (Alhambra Campus):

Stanbridge University is seeking dedicated Adjunct Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Faculty to educate and mentor the next generation of professional registered nurses. This opportunity supports ongoing and future instructional needs across multiple specialty areas within the BSN program at the Alhambra campus.

We are actively recruiting faculty with recent clinical experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn), Pediatrics, Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health, and Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice. Teaching assignments are aligned with clinical expertise, program needs, and faculty availability.

Adjunct faculty play a vital role in advancing 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 professional 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:

Medical-Surgical Nursing (including acute/critical care)

Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing)

Pediatrics

Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing

Community / Public Health Nursing

Nursing Leadership, Professional Practice, or Capstone

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 promote critical thinking and clinical judgment

Evaluate student performance using nursing standards and program competencies

Facilitate integration of theory into patient care practice

Ensure patient safety and compliance with clinical site and university policies

Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences to reinforce learning

Engage students in reflective practice and clinical reasoning

Foster a professional learning environment that promotes accountability, integrity, and collaboration

Promote student success through active engagement and instructional flexibility

Maintain accurate and timely records of grades, attendance, and student performance

Maintain current knowledge of clinical practice and instructional content

Participate in department meetings and shared governance activities as required

Qualifications:

Required:

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution

Current, active, and unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Minimum of four (4) years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse

Minimum of one (1) year of acute care experience within the past five (5) years

Recent direct patient care experience within the past five (5) years in the assigned specialty area (e.g., Med-Surg, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health)

American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers certification

Up-to-date immunization records

Proficiency in educational technology and basic computer applications

Preferred:

Prior teaching or clinical precepting experience

Experience teaching didactic and/or clinical courses in a nursing program

Familiarity with ATI and CourseKey

Strong interpersonal skills and a student-centered teaching philosophy

Compensation:

$50.00–$65.00 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, community health settings, 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) instructional settings (theory, skills lab, or clinical) will be considered

Why Join Stanbridge as Adjunct Faculty:

Flexible scheduling aligned with your availability

Opportunity to teach within your clinical specialty

Faculty mentorship and instructional support

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative academic environment

Make a meaningful impact on the next generation of nurses

Conditions of Employment:

A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present on campus as required

Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Official transcripts are required prior to hire

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without…