Assistant​/Associate Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Program, NURS L.Fall term Clinical

Saint Mary’s College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY Open Date

Mar 30, 2026

Saint Mary’s College of California invites applications for Adjunct Faculty (per‑course) to be assigned instructional work in the Nursing program. The candidate must be approved by the Board of Registered Nursing to teach one of the five content areas.

All nursing faculty use Maria O’Rourke’s Professional Role model with the primary obligation to “do no harm”. Within this role, faculty are expected to be leaders/decision‑makers, practitioners, scientists, and transferors of knowledge. They must ensure the practice of the professional role obligations and train students in a manner that promotes understanding of the role and helps with role clarity. Faculty are required to integrate role clarity as a concept when training/mentoring faculty, developing curriculum, teaching students, and participating in creating policies and procedures.

The faculty member is responsible for ensuring that role‑driven practice is used 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 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 college policies. The faculty member reports to the assigned academic director.

The faculty member will provide leadership and coordination to ensure activities are designed to foster student success with supportive teaching methods. They will ensure evidence‑based practice and professional roles are incorporated in meeting patient care needs and student learning outcomes. In collaboration with leaders and other faculty, they develop and ensure the quality of the course that supports the evaluation of student competencies.

This position shares clinical rotations with a second faculty member.

Saint Mary’s College of California is a private, Catholic, comprehensive and coeducational university that engages students in rigorous critical thinking, promotes social justice, and educates for human fulfillment consistent with its liberal arts, Catholic and Lasallian traditions. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff who value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring Saint Mary’s heritage to life. Saint Mary’s has a diverse student body of approximately 4,000 students and its practices and policies reflect a commitment to inclusive excellence.

Nursing seeks adjunct faculty members for instructional work in one of the five content areas. The position requires on‑campus availability, with the potential for growth in the size of the position in future terms. Term dates, days and times of instructional work assignments are TBD. All work must be performed in the State of California.

Salary Range

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Please submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the…