Lecturer Pool - Medical-Surgical AY26/27

CSU Careers•San Marcos, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our Medical-Surgical pool of part-time lecturers for the Academic Year 2026/2027. This position involves teaching clinical courses with general supervision of the Clinical Course Coordinator. The role requires preparing and teaching clinical courses, providing instruction in a clear and engaging manner, demonstrating nursing care, creating discussion topics for post-conferences, evaluating student clinical practice, and utilizing School of Nursing resources to ensure student success. The instructor must also maintain course/student records, communicate effectively with coordinators and colleagues, and attend faculty meetings. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with clinical agency personnel, preparing clinical experiences, supervising students in patient care situations, and collaborating with the Simulation team. Maintaining professional practice knowledge and skills is essential. Other duties may include assisting with course/program revision, research, and participating in committees.

Requirements

A Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN).
Medical-Surgical nursing work experience.
BRN faculty requirement: Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
State licensure by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
Meet the School of Nursing’s requirements regarding current immunizations and CPR licensure.
Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Nice To Haves

A Doctorate in Nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD with nursing education emphasis).
Experience teaching Medical-Surgical clinical course(s).
Demonstrated intercultural competence with distinct groups in relation to teaching.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction, as directed by the Clinical Course Coordinator and consistent with the syllabus, in a clear and engaging manner that is appropriate to student experience and expertise, to assist them in meeting course learning outcomes and completing required clinical hours.
Provide hands-on demonstration of nursing care as needed, and ensure care is consistent with clinical agency, accreditation standards, and regulatory guidelines (California BRN, CCNE, TJC).
Create topics of discussion and education information for post conferences, in coordination with the Clinical Course Coordinator, syllabus and corresponding didactic course.
Always model professional nursing behavior and communication.
Complete weekly evaluation of student’s clinical practice and document both positive progression and areas for improvement.
Utilize SoN resources to ensure student success.
Notify the Clinical Course Coordinator if a student is not progressing as needed.
Assist students to master course material by being available through office hours and by helping them to access other School of Nursing resources including, but not limited to, web-based technology and open/practice laboratory sessions.
Utilize computer and application-based technologies as required to complete instructional and assessment duties. Includes using the assigned Cougar Course.
Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with the university and school requirements and deadlines.
Communicate effectively with Clinical Course Coordinator, colleagues, laboratory staff, and/or clinical agency personnel to resolve issues or concerns; work effectively as part of the overall faculty team demonstrating positive and collaborative interpersonal relations to meet student needs.
Attend faculty meetings.
Complete all SoN orientation requirements and respond to administrative requests and in-service requirements in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the Simulation team as directed during students' simulation experience.
Maintain professional practice knowledge base and skills needed to instruct learners in contemporary nursing practice for assigned course.
Complete annual performance evaluations per university requirements.
Other duties may include assisting the SoN with course and/or program revision/development, assisting with research, and participating in committees as an active member of the faculty.