Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Instructor - Irvine 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.

Related Job Titles / Common Search Terms:

This instrctional 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.

Current High-Need Instructional Areas:

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 CourseKey experience preferred.
• Up-to-date immunization records required.
• $40.00–$50.00/hr.. Compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Instructional and clinical settings may include classrooms, skills laboratories, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and other approved vocational nursing clinical sites.

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 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain work authorization throughout employment. Stanbridge University does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Standard office, classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting.
• Duties typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• May include time spent in skills labs or bedside clinical environments.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform program-related duties.
• Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment.
• Effective verbal communication via phone and in person.
• Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds as needed.

Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling.
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities.
• Faculty Mentorship and Instructional Support.
• Collaborative Academic Community.
• University Recognition Programs and Campus Engagement Opportunities.

Institutional Values:

Diversity and Inclusion
Stanbridge University’s motto, “Strength through Diversity,” reflects our deep commitment to honoring the diverse backgrounds of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. We strive to build an inclusive learning environment and uphold anti-discrimination practices in all aspects of university life.

Innovation and Technology
We embrace cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning through interactive, hands-on experiences, including virtual reality and simulation labs—ensuring students are prepared for the demands of modern healthcare practice.

Community Engagement
Through initiatives such as Stanbridge outREACH, students are empowered to give back to local and global communities, cultivating compassion, civic responsibility, and social awareness.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.