Adjunct Faculty Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
• Meet applicable California Board of Registered Nursing instructor qualifications, including education requirements, recent direct patient care or qualifying clinical teaching experience in the assigned nursing area, and teaching experience or a post-baccalaureate course that includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
• Meet applicable California Board of Registered Nursing assistant instructor qualifications when assigned in that capacity, including a relevant bachelor’s degree and recent direct patient care or qualifying clinical teaching experience.
• Meet applicable content expert qualifications when assigned, including the required master’s degree, qualifying continuing education or national certification where applicable, and required recent clinical or clinical teaching experience.
• Meet and maintain state Board of Nursing qualifications and standards applicable to assigned subject matter instruction.
• Maintain requirements and annual competencies essential to assigned job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching nursing skills labs, including simulated learning environments.
• Previous teaching experience, including curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.
• Ability to navigate electronic learning platforms.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Suites.
• Post-master’s certificate in nursing education, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and/or PhD in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the assigned teaching load and facilitate student learning aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to updating course materials and syllabi, using approved templates and university processes.
• Use varied teaching methodologies and assess student achievement of learning outcomes.
• Maintain approved office hours and provide timely feedback, academic advising, and student support.
• Record attendance and grades, submit grade-in-progress reports, and post final grades according to university requirements and course syllabi.
• Mentor students and provide academic guidance and instructional support.
• Explore scholarly research and cross-disciplinary approaches to improve teaching and instruction.
• Attend department, College, University, and Practice Learning Community meetings as required.
• Participate in University initiatives, professional development, professional organizations, and service activities.
• Assist with curriculum evaluation, program analysis, course and program improvements, and compliance with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, and University policies.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Clinical Affiliations to support clinical experiences.
• Maintain required physical and immunization records and annual competencies.
• Follow University policies, ethical standards, communication procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable professional standards.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance, timely attendance, accurate time records, and safe, orderly work areas; properly use and care for department equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits to support employee well-being.