Adjunct Faculty - VN

Pacific College•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific College is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Vocational Nursing Instructor for its LVN/VN program serving the Costa Mesa, Santa Fe Springs, and Ontario campuses. Instructors may teach theory, skills lab, and/or clinical instruction depending on their experience and program needs. The college values reliable, supportive educators who mentor students and help them develop into confident nursing professionals, and is especially interested in instructors open to an ongoing teaching relationship and returning for future terms as scheduling allows. The role involves teaching in classroom, skills-lab, and clinical or healthcare settings, delivering nursing theory and hands-on instruction across adult, pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric disciplines. Instructors supervise, coach, and evaluate students; provide constructive feedback; maintain academic records; review course materials; collaborate with faculty and program leadership; and support clinical coordination and regulatory compliance. Theory instructors must be able to commit to a consistent weekday schedule of two days per week. Clinical and skills-lab instructors should be willing to teach weekend skills labs and clinical rotations, including both Saturdays and Sundays, and travel to off-site clinical facilities based on assigned placements. The position is subject to BVNPT regulation and approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or a bachelor’s degree in another discipline if the candidate is a licensed vocational nurse.
At least two years of nursing (RN or LVN) experience within the past five years.
Alternatively, an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with at least six years of experience as a registered nurse.
Current, unencumbered state nursing license (RN or LVN).
Demonstrated competency teaching adult learners, which may include a course or a CEU program.
Competence and expertise in teaching maintained through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, and academic courses.
Proven experience supervising and instructing students in clinical and/or academic settings, with a focus on nursing education and student success.
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and instructional technology for in-person, online, and hybrid instruction.
Clinical teaching experience across diverse care settings, such as acute care, pediatrics, senior or long-term care, and primary care.
Familiarity with curriculum development and continuous improvement processes aligned with nursing program accreditation and regulatory standards.
Strong understanding of medical terminology, patient-care procedures, and documentation review, including care plans, assessments, and clinical records.
Ability to teach and validate core clinical skills and procedures relevant to the VN/RN scope of practice.
Strong knowledge of nursing standards, patient-centered care, infection prevention, and safety and quality practices.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and support diverse learners.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and meet documentation deadlines.
Collaborative approach and ability to partner effectively with faculty and program leadership.
Commitment to professionalism, continuous improvement, and ongoing development in nursing education and current clinical best practices.
Availability for weekday instruction two days per week for theory instruction, or weekend skills-lab and clinical rotations on both Saturdays and Sundays for clinical/skills-lab instruction, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Previous experience teaching in a vocational nursing program at a college is preferred.
Openness to an ongoing, long-term teaching relationship and returning for future terms as scheduling allows.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging instruction that combines nursing theory and hands-on practice across adult, pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric disciplines.
Teach and support students in classroom, skills-lab, and clinical or healthcare settings, creating an inclusive and motivating learning environment.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate student performance while ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and professional practice expectations.
Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student confidence, growth, and course progression.
Maintain accurate and timely attendance, evaluation, and academic records in the LMS and other required systems.
Review course and curriculum materials using the LMS to strengthen learning outcomes.
Mentor students through classroom learning, clinical supervision, and assigned projects, promoting professionalism and career readiness.
Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to provide a consistent and supportive student experience across learning environments.
Support clinical coordination, including placement support and compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Review student documentation for completeness, accuracy, and professional standards.
Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and ongoing professional development.
For theory instruction, commit to a consistent weekday teaching schedule of two days per week.
For clinical and skills-lab instruction, teach weekend skills labs and clinical rotations, working both Saturdays and Sundays, and travel to off-site clinical facilities based on assigned placements.