Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Instructor - Riverside Campus

Stanbridge University is seeking dedicated Adjunct Vocational Nursing (VN) Faculty to educate and mentor the next generation of vocational nurses. This opportunity supports ongoing and future instructional needs across multiple Vocational Nursing specialty areas at our campus locations.

We are actively seeking faculty with recent clinical experience in Pediatrics, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing), and Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
, as well as Medical‑Surgical Nursing and Fundamentals in vocational nursing practice environments. Teaching assignments are aligned with program needs, clinical expertise, and faculty availability.

Adjunct faculty play a vital role in advancing student success by delivering high‑quality instruction in the classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical setting. Through theory, hands‑on skills development, and supervised clinical practice at approved vocational nursing sites. Faculty help prepare students for safe, competent, and compassionate entry‑level practice
.

This instructional role is intended to capture a broad range of qualified nursing professionals who may search under different instructional or clinical educator titles. Candidates with experience in any of the following roles are encouraged to apply:

• Adjunct Nursing Instructor
• Vocational Nursing Instructor (VN Instructor)
• LVN Instructor
• RN Instructor
• Clinical Nursing Instructor
• Nursing Faculty (Adjunct / Part‑Time)
• Nurse Educator
• Vocational Nursing Clinical Instructor
• Practical Nursing Instructor (PN Instructor)
• Maternal–Newborn / OB Nursing Instructor
• Pediatric Nursing Instructor
• Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing Instructor
• Medical‑Surgical Nursing Instructor
• Nursing Skills Lab Instructor
• Nursing Clinical Preceptor

Teaching assignments are based on clinical expertise, program needs, and faculty availability.

Faculty with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach in one or more of the following content areas:

• Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing)
• Pediatrics
• Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
• Medical‑Surgical Nursing
• Vocational Nursing Fundamentals

All specialty areas require a minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in the applicable content area within the past five (5) years
.
Clinical experience must be documented and verifiable in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

• Effectively deliver clinical and/or theory instruction using provided course materials.
• Develop teaching methods and strategies that engage students and promote clinical judgment skills.
• Apply clinical judgment models and theoretical principles to evaluate student clinical competency.
• Provide learning experiences that facilitate integration of theory into patient care practice.
• Ensure patient safety and compliance with clinical agency and university policies.
• Serve as a clinical resource by leading pre- and post‑clinical conferences.
• Engage students in reflective practice related to clinical experiences.
• Establish a professional learning environment that promotes accountability, flexibility, passion, and integrity.
• Promote student success through instructional flexibility and active engagement.
• Maintain and submit accurate student grades, attendance, reports, and feedback in a timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of assigned nursing duties and instructional content.
• Participate in department meetings and shared governance committees as required.

• Current and active California Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four (4) years of bedside or clinical nursing experience within the past five (5) years.
• Minimum of one (1) year of acute care experience within the past five (5) years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• ATI and Course Key experience preferred.
• Up‑to‑date immunization records required.
• Compensation $40.00–$50.00 per hour. Compensat…