Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor; RN

About Stepful

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—especially those from underserved communities—launch high-demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to build talent pipelines and address the growing shortage of allied health workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and more, go on to work at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and Alley Corp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. Additionally, we were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025 and to GSV’s 150 Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning.

We’re unlocking the full potential of the global workforce—improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere.

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:

Care first
:
We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.

Learn quickly
:
We test, learn with data, and iterate.

Build together
:
We win when we rely on each other.

Own it
:
We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

We are seeking an experienced Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor (RN) to join Stepful on a contract basis. In this role, you will support student success by delivering instruction within our Board of Nursing–approved Practical Nursing program, helping prepare future nurses for clinical practice and licensure.

This opportunity is well suited for an RN with faculty experience in RN or LPN education who is interested in adjunct or contract teaching. Depending on program needs and instructor availability, this role may include online didactic instruction (virtual), in-person skills labs, and/or in-person clinical instruction in the Columbus, Ohio area
.

This is a 1099 contract role
, with hours varying based on the number of courses taught and instructional format.

• Teach live, virtual didactic lessons via Stepful’s LMS
• Lead and supervise in-person clinicals at partner healthcare facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area
• Deliver curriculum content, answer student questions, and provide timely feedback
• Act as a subject matter expert in practical nursing education
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students

• 2+ years of experience as faculty in an RN or LPN education program
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse, with 5+ years of varied nursing experience across clinical practice, nursing education, and/or administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Active, unencumbered Ohio RN license
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners

• Intro Call with Talent Team
• Case Study Assignment
• Final Interview

The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $50.00/hour
. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.

Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.