Adjunct Nursing Faculty - BSN Program

Adjunct Nursing Faculty - BSN Program-(Alhambra Campus)

Stanbridge University · Alhambra, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-10-23

Workplace: on_site

Department: BSN Program

Description

Adjunct Faculty, BSN Program – Nursing Instructor (Alhambra Campus):

Stanbridge University is seeking dedicated Adjunct Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Faculty to educate and mentor the next generation of professional registered nurses. This opportunity supports ongoing and future instructional needs across multiple specialty areas within the BSN program at the Alhambra campus.

We are actively recruiting faculty with recent clinical experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn), Pediatrics, Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health, and Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice. Teaching assignments are aligned with clinical expertise, program needs, 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, faculty prepare students for safe, competent, and compassionate professional nursing practice.

This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and shaping the future of nursing while maintaining flexibility in their schedules.

High-Need Instructional Areas:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing (including acute/critical care)
• Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing)
• Pediatrics
• Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
• Community / Public Health Nursing
• Nursing Leadership, Professional Practice, or Capstone
• 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver clinical and/or theory instruction using approved course materials
• Develop instructional strategies that promote critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Evaluate student performance using nursing standards and program competencies
• Facilitate integration of theory into patient care practice
• Ensure patient safety and compliance with clinical site and university policies
• Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences to reinforce learning
• Engage students in reflective practice and clinical reasoning
• Foster a professional learning environment that promotes accountability, integrity, and collaboration
• Promote student success through active engagement and instructional flexibility
• Maintain accurate and timely records of grades, attendance, and student performance
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical practice and instructional content
• Participate in department meetings and shared governance activities as required

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Current, active, and unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of four (4) years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of one (1) year of acute care experience within the past five (5) years
• Recent direct patient care experience within the past five (5) years in the assigned specialty area (e.g., Med-Surg, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health)
• American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers certification
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Proficiency in educational technology and basic computer applications

Preferred:

• Prior teaching or clinical precepting experience
• Experience teaching didactic and/or clinical courses in a nursing program
• Familiarity with ATI and CourseKey
• Strong interpersonal skills and a student-centered teaching philosophy

Compensation:

• $50.00–$65.00 per hour
• Compensation is based on education, experience, specialty expertise, and internal equity considerations

Work Settings:

• Instruction may occur in classrooms, skills laboratories, acute care hospitals, community health settings, and other approved clinical sites
• Faculty who are comfortable teaching across classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical environments are strongly preferred
• Candidates with experience in at least two (2) instructional settings (theory, skills lab, or clinical) will be considered

Why Join Stanbridge as Adjunct Faculty:

• Flexible scheduling aligned with your availability
• Opportunity to teach within your clinical specialty
• Faculty mentorship and instructional support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative academic environment
• Make a meaningful impact on the next generation of nurses

Conditions of Employment:

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office (unless otherwise noted).
• Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Stanbridge University does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or participate in employer-sponsored or employer-dependent work authorization programs.
• Sponsorship: Sponsorship now or in the future could include having Stanbridge University sponsor, complete employer documentation, provide attestations or training plans, or otherwise participate in a work-authorization or employment-based immigration program in order for an individual to begin or continue employment. Stanbridge University does not provide any such sponsorship.
• Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service to determine U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Standard classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting
• Duties performed while sitting or standing for extended periods
• May include time in skills labs or bedside clinical environments
• Subject to frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines

Physical Demands:

• Regularly sits or stands for extended periods
• Physical ability to perform instructional and clinical supervision duties
• Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment
• Effective verbal communication in person and by phone
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds

Employee Benefits (Adjunct)

• Flexible part-time scheduling opportunities
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on future healthcare professionals
• Collaborative and mission-driven academic environment
• Access to innovative learning technologies and simulation-based education
• Networking and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities with healthcare educators and clinicians
• Participation in university events, faculty engagement activities, and professional workshops
• Work/Life Balance initiatives
• Employee Assistance and wellness resources, where applicable

Institutional Values:

• Diversity and Inclusion: Stanbridge University is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that reflects diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Innovation and Technology: We integrate advanced technology and simulation to enhance student learning outcomes
• Community Engagement: Through initiatives such as Stanbridge outREACH, students and faculty contribute to local and global communities

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any protected basis. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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