Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Weekend Clinical & Skills Lab Inst

Stanbridge University • Irvine, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking clinically experienced nursing professionals to provide adjunct instruction in its Vocational Nursing program. The role supports weekend clinical rotations, simulation activities, and hands-on nursing skills instruction across multiple campuses. Assignments may include clinical supervision, bedside instruction, simulation facilitation, nursing skills validation, and laboratory-based teaching aligned with program and accreditation standards. Instructional areas include Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing), Pediatrics, and Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing. Assignments depend on clinical expertise, regulatory requirements, campus needs, and faculty availability. Consistent weekend availability throughout the academic term is prioritized.

The position primarily supports Saturday and Sunday clinical rotations and weekend skills laboratories, with occasional evening or supplemental instruction based on program needs. Schedules may vary by term, specialty, and clinical placement. Work may take place at campuses in Irvine, Alhambra, San Marcos, or Riverside, and candidates may indicate location preferences.

Instruction takes place in clinical, laboratory, simulation, and classroom settings. The work involves frequent interaction with students, faculty, patients, and healthcare staff, and may require standing for extended periods, walking, demonstrating nursing skills, supervising clinical activities, and lifting or moving instructional equipment. Faculty must communicate effectively, observe student and patient-care activities, and use computers, instructional technology, and electronic documentation systems.

Candidates 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 background check, and work experience will be verified. Official transcripts are required before hire. Non-U.S. degrees 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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least four years of clinical nursing experience within the past five years.
• At least one year of acute care nursing experience within the past five years.
• At least one year of clinical experience in the applicable specialty area within the past five years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Up-to-date immunization records.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment-based immigration sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical teaching, precepting, or staff education experience.
• ATI experience.
• CourseKey experience.
• Consistent and recurring weekend instructional availability throughout the academic term.
• Preferred campus location(s) among Irvine, Alhambra, San Marcos, and Riverside.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on clinical and/or skills laboratory instruction using approved course materials and institutional standards.
• Supervise students in clinical settings to ensure safe, competent, and professional patient care.
• Facilitate nursing skills demonstrations, return demonstrations, and competency validation activities.
• Integrate theory into clinical and simulation-based instruction.
• Promote clinical judgment, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences to reinforce learning objectives.
• Evaluate student performance using established academic and clinical criteria.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of attendance, evaluations, competencies, and student performance.
• Foster a professional learning environment that promotes accountability, integrity, communication, and collaboration.
• Support student engagement through active mentorship and instructional accessibility.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, clinical agency requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice, instructional methodology, and clinical expectations.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and faculty 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
• Career Level: Mid Level