Adjunct Nursing Faculty - BSN Program-(Riverside Campus)

Stanbridge University•Riverside, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking adjunct Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) faculty to educate and mentor future registered nurses. The position supports ongoing and future instructional needs in multiple BSN specialty areas. Teaching assignments are based on clinical expertise, program needs, and faculty availability. Faculty provide instruction in classrooms, skills laboratories, and clinical settings, combining nursing theory, hands-on skills development, and supervised clinical practice to prepare students for safe, competent, and compassionate professional practice. High-need instructional areas include Medical-Surgical Nursing (including acute and critical care), Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing), Pediatrics, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, Community/Public Health Nursing, and Nursing Leadership, Professional Practice, or Capstone. Each specialty requires at least one year of clinical nursing experience in the applicable content area within the past five years, with experience documented and verifiable under institutional, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Instruction may take place in classrooms, skills laboratories, acute care hospitals, community health settings, and other approved clinical sites. Faculty comfortable teaching across these environments are strongly preferred. Candidates with experience in at least two instructional settings—theory, skills laboratory, or clinical—will be considered. The role offers flexible scheduling aligned with faculty availability, the opportunity to teach within a clinical specialty, faculty mentorship and instructional support, professional development and training, and a collaborative academic environment. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check. Official transcripts are required before hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service. 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.
At least four years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse.
At least 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 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.
Ability to perform essential duties 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 verbal communication in person and by phone.
Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment-based immigration sponsorship is not provided.

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 laboratory, 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 part-time scheduling opportunities.
Professional development and continuing education support.
Faculty mentorship and instructional support.
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.
Collaborative and mission-driven academic environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on future healthcare professionals.