Adjunct Nursing Faculty - BSN Program-(Irvine Campus)

Stanbridge University • Irvine, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking Adjunct Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Faculty to teach and mentor nursing students at the Irvine campus. Instructional needs span specialty areas including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn), Pediatrics, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health, and Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice. Assignments are aligned with faculty expertise, program needs, and availability. Instruction may include classroom theory, hands-on skills development, and supervised clinical practice, with the goal of preparing students for safe, competent, and compassionate nursing practice.

Adjunct faculty deliver instruction in classrooms, skills laboratories, acute care hospitals, community health settings, and other approved clinical sites. Faculty who can teach across classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments are strongly preferred. Candidates with experience in at least two instructional settings— theory, skills lab, or clinical—will be considered.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing, an active and unencumbered California RN license, at least four years of direct patient care experience as an RN, and at least one year of acute care experience within the past five years. Candidates also need recent direct patient care experience in their assigned specialty area, AHA BLS certification, and current immunization records. 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 coursework.

Compensation is $50.00–$65.00 per hour, based on education, experience, specialty expertise, and internal equity considerations. Scheduling is flexible and aligned with faculty availability. Offers are contingent on a successful background check, and employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards. A job-related assessment may be required during interviews. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.
• American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Up-to-date immunization records.
• Proficiency in educational technology and basic computer applications.
• Clinical experience in the applicable content area must be documented and verifiable in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform instructional and clinical supervision duties.
• Proficiency using electronic keyboards and office equipment, and effective verbal communication in person and by phone.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds.

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 promoting 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 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