Fall NURS Section Assessment Lecture; units), Assistant​/Associate Adjunct Faculty

Fall 2026 NURS 303 Section 1 Assessment Lecture (2 units), Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty

Location: Moraga, CA

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Description: Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Program, NURS 303 – Population Driven Health Assessment. The candidate must be approved by the Board of Registered Nursing to teach one of the five content areas.

All nursing faculty at Saint Mary’s College practice using Maria O’Rourke’s Professional Role model with the primary professional role obligation to “do no harm.” Faculty are expected to be leaders, decision‑makers, practitioners, scientists, and transferors of knowledge. They are responsible for integrating role clarity into training/mentoring faculty, developing curriculum, teaching students, and participating in policy and procedure creation. Faculty ensure that role‑driven practice serves as the framework for all activities.

The Faculty member is accountable for the leadership and management of the instructional work and content performed as assigned. They must ensure that all related program policies are followed, adhere to accreditation standards and the California Nurse Practice Act Standards, and maintain curricular and program requirements in accordance with national accreditation standards and the policies and procedures at Saint Mary’s College.

The faculty member reports to the Assigned Academic Director.

The Faculty member provides leadership and coordination to ensure activities are designed to foster student success with supportive teaching methods. Faculty guarantee evidence‑based practice and professional roles are incorporated to meet patient care needs and student learning outcomes. In collaboration with leaders and other faculty, they develop and ensure the quality of the course to support the evaluation of student competencies.

This position involves teaching across two clinical sections.

The salary range for this position is $46.55 – $64.43 per hour and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021.

• Master’s degree in Nursing or BSN with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
• Approved by the Board of Registered Nursing to teach one of the five content areas.
• Current and unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Three years of continuous experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care within the last five years.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse student body, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Experience in using computers and other technologies for teaching and learning.

• Doctoral degree.
• Demonstrated record of teaching successfully at the undergraduate level with specific experience in an area of specialty.
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and evaluating curriculum or programs.

Saint Mary’s College is a Minority and Hispanic‑Serving Institution and seeks candidates who can engage and support students of color, women, and underrepresented groups, and who are interested in initiatives that increase inclusivity.