Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Instructor - Alhambra Campus

Stanbridge University • Alhambra, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is recruiting adjunct Vocational Nursing faculty to support ongoing and future instructional needs across its campuses and specialty areas. Faculty teach and mentor students through classroom theory, hands-on skills development, and supervised clinical practice, preparing them for safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level nursing practice. Assignments are aligned with faculty clinical expertise, program needs, and availability. High-need areas include Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing), Pediatrics, and Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing. Each specialty requires at least one year of applicable clinical nursing experience within the past five years, documented and verifiable under institutional, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Instruction may take place in classrooms, skills laboratories, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and other approved clinical sites. Candidates with experience in at least two of the three instructional settings—theory, skills lab, or clinical—will be considered. Faculty may indicate preferred campus locations: Irvine, Alhambra, San Marcos, or Riverside. Scheduling is flexible and aligned with faculty availability.

Compensation is $40.00–$50.00 per hour, based on education, experience, specialty expertise, and internal equity. A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship. Employment offers are contingent on successful background checks. Employment verification is conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards, and official transcripts are required before hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service for U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Stanbridge University promotes an inclusive learning environment, integrates technology and simulation to enhance learning, and supports community engagement. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience within the past five years.
• Minimum of one year of acute care experience within the past five years.
• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience within 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; the university does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
• Physical ability to perform program-related duties, including lifting, carrying, and/or moving objects weighing 10–25 pounds.
• Proficiency in using electronic keyboards and office equipment; effective verbal communication in person and by phone; and ability to read fine print and operate computers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching or precepting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• ATI and CourseKey experience.
• Experience teaching across classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical environments; candidates with experience in at least two of these settings will be considered.
• Availability and willingness to teach in the clinical specialty area aligned with program needs.

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 part-time scheduling opportunities aligned with availability.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Faculty mentorship and instructional support.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance and wellness resources, where applicable.
• Collaborative academic environment and opportunity to make a meaningful impact on future healthcare professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level