Adjunct Nursing Faculty - BSN Program-(Alhambra Campus)

Stanbridge University • Alhambra, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking Adjunct Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) faculty to teach and mentor students at its Alhambra campus. Instructional assignments support current and future program needs and are matched to faculty clinical expertise, program needs, and availability. Faculty may teach in classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical settings, using theory, hands-on skills development, and supervised clinical practice to prepare students for professional nursing practice.

The university is recruiting faculty with recent clinical experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn), Pediatrics, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health, and Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice. Instruction may take place in classrooms, skills laboratories, acute care hospitals, community health settings, and other approved clinical sites. Flexible scheduling is aligned with faculty availability.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current, active, and unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of four years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of one year of acute care experience within the past five years.
• Recent direct patient care experience within the past five years in the assigned specialty area.
• At least one year of clinical nursing experience in the applicable instructional specialty within the past five years; experience must be documented and verifiable.
• American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Up-to-date immunization records.
• Proficiency in educational technology and basic computer applications.
• 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.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform instructional and clinical supervision duties.
• Proficiency using electronic keyboards and office equipment, effective in-person and telephone verbal communication, and ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds.
• Official transcripts are required prior to 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.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check; employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching or clinical precepting experience.
• Experience teaching didactic and/or clinical courses in a nursing program.
• Familiarity with ATI and CourseKey.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a student-centered teaching philosophy.
• Comfort teaching across classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical environments.
• Experience in at least two instructional settings: theory, skills lab, or clinical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and/or theory instruction using approved course materials.
• Develop instructional strategies that promote critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Evaluate student performance using nursing standards and program competencies.
• Facilitate integration of theory into patient care practice.
• Ensure patient safety and compliance with clinical site and university policies.
• Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences to reinforce learning.
• Engage students in reflective practice and clinical reasoning.
• Foster a professional learning environment that promotes accountability, integrity, and collaboration.
• Promote student success through active engagement and instructional flexibility.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of grades, attendance, and student 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, training, and continuing education support.
• Opportunity to teach within a clinical specialty and make a meaningful impact on future healthcare professionals.
• Collaborative academic environment and opportunities for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Access to innovative learning technologies and simulation-based education.
• 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