Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Instructor - Riverside Campus

Stanbridge University•Riverside, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is recruiting adjunct Vocational Nursing faculty to educate and mentor students across its campuses and specialty areas. Instructional assignments are aligned with faculty clinical expertise, program needs, and availability. Faculty teach in classrooms, skills laboratories, and clinical settings, using theory, hands-on skills development, and supervised clinical practice to prepare students for safe, competent, entry-level nursing practice. High-need specialties include Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing), Pediatrics, and Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing. Each specialty requires at least one year of clinical nursing experience in the applicable area within the past five years, documented and verifiable under institutional, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Instruction may take place at Stanbridge University campuses in Irvine, Alhambra, San Marcos, and Riverside, as well as at approved clinical sites such as acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care facilities. Faculty may indicate preferred campus locations. Candidates experienced in at least two of the theory, skills lab, and clinical settings will be considered; comfort teaching across all three is strongly preferred. The position offers flexible scheduling aligned with faculty availability. Compensation is $40.00–$50.00 per hour, based on education, experience, specialty expertise, and internal equity. Employment is contingent on a background check. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship. Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience. Official transcripts are required before hire, and degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service. A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least four years of clinical nursing experience within the past five years.
At least one year of acute care experience within the past five years.
At least one year of clinical nursing experience in the applicable specialty area within the past five years; experience must be documented and verifiable.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
Up-to-date immunization records.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
Ability to perform program-related physical duties, communicate effectively in person and by phone, read fine print, use computers and office equipment, and lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; the university does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or precepting experience.
ATI and CourseKey experience.
Experience teaching in at least two of the theory, skills lab, or clinical instructional settings; comfort teaching across all three is strongly preferred.

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.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling aligned with availability.
Faculty mentorship and instructional support.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Professional development and continuing education support.
Employee Assistance and wellness resources, where applicable.
Access to innovative learning technologies and simulation-based education.
Networking and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities with healthcare educators and clinicians.
Participation in university events, faculty engagement activities, and professional workshops.
Work/Life Balance initiatives.
Collaborative academic environment.