Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Instructor - San Marcos Campus

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 Adjunct Faculty:

Flexible scheduling aligned with your availability

Opportunity to teach in 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 as required

Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards

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

Official transcripts are required prior to hire

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Work Environment:

Standard classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting

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