Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Instructor - Irvine Campus

Stanbridge University • Irvine, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking adjunct Vocational Nursing faculty to teach and mentor students across its campuses and specialty areas. This ongoing opportunity supports current and future instructional needs. Assignments are based on clinical expertise, program needs, and faculty availability. The role delivers instruction through theory, hands-on skills development, and supervised clinical practice to prepare students for safe, competent, compassionate entry-level nursing practice. Faculty comfortable teaching in classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical environments are strongly preferred; candidates with experience in at least two of those settings will be considered.

Instructional needs include Vocational Nursing 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 content area 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. Faculty may indicate preferred campus locations, subject to availability.

The position is based in a standard classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting. Duties may take place at a desk, in labs, or in clinical environments, with frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines. A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted. 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 a successful background check, and official transcripts are required before hire. Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service for U.S. equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework. 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.
• For each specialty area, at least one year of clinical nursing experience in the applicable content area within the past five years; experience must be documented and verifiable in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
• Up-to-date immunization records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
• Physical ability to perform program-related duties; ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds.
• Effective verbal communication in person and by phone; ability to read fine print and operate computers.
• 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.
• Comfort teaching across classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical environments.
• Experience in at least two of the three instructional settings: theory, skills laboratory, or clinical.

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.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on future healthcare professionals.
• Collaborative and mission-driven academic environment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time