Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Weekend Clinical & Skills Lab Inst

Stanbridge University is seeking dedicated and clinically experienced nursing professionals to join our Vocational Nursing (VN) program as Weekend Clinical & Skills Lab Adjunct Faculty. This opportunity supports ongoing and future instructional needs for weekend clinical rotations, simulation activities, and hands-on nursing skills instruction across multiple campus locations.
This role is designed for clinicians who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of nurses while contributing consistent and dependable weekend instructional support. Faculty assignments may include clinical supervision, bedside instruction, simulation facilitation, nursing skills validation, and laboratory-based teaching aligned with program and accreditation standards.
We are actively recruiting faculty with recent clinical experience in:
Fundamentals
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing)
Pediatrics
Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
Teaching assignments are based on clinical expertise, regulatory requirements, campus needs, and faculty availability.
Weekend Instructional Commitment
Weekend clinical and skills laboratory instruction requires dependable and recurring faculty availability to support student continuity, accreditation standards, and clinical site scheduling.
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who can provide consistent weekend instructional availability throughout the academic term rather than intermittent, rotating, or occasional availability.
This opportunity is best suited for clinicians seeking an ongoing adjunct teaching role and who can reliably commit to scheduled weekend assignments as part of the instructional team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on clinical and/or skills laboratory instruction using approved course materials and institutional standards
Supervise students in clinical settings to ensure safe, competent, and professional patient care
Facilitate nursing skills demonstrations, return demonstrations, and competency validation activities
Integrate theory into clinical and simulation-based instruction
Promote clinical judgment, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practice
Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences to reinforce learning objectives
Evaluate student performance using established academic and clinical criteria
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of attendance, evaluations, competencies, and student performance
Foster a professional learning environment that promotes accountability, integrity, communication, and collaboration
Support student engagement through active mentorship and instructional accessibility
Ensure compliance with university policies, clinical agency requirements, and regulatory standards
Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice, instructional methodology, and clinical expectations
Participate in department meetings, training, and faculty activities as required
Qualifications
Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience within the past five (5) years
Minimum of one (1) year of acute care nursing experience within the past five (5) years required
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in the applicable specialty area within the past five (5) years
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required
Previous clinical teaching, precepting, or staff education experience preferred
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required
ATI and CourseKey experience preferred
Up-to-date immunization records required
Preferred Instructional Areas
Weekend Clinical Supervision
Skills Laboratory Instruction
Simulation-Based Learning
Fundamentals Skills Validation
Medication Administration & Documentation
Acute Care Clinical Instruction
Work Locations
Stanbridge University operates across multiple campus locations. Weekend instructional assignments may be available at:
OC / Irvine
LA / Alhambra
SD / San Marcos
IE / Riverside
Faculty may indicate preferred campus locations based on availability.
Schedule Expectations
This position primarily supports:
Saturday clinical rotations
Sunday clinical rotations
Weekend skills laboratory instruction
Occasional evening or supplemental instructional support based on program needs
Schedules may vary by term, specialty area, and clinical placement availability.
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
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
Clinical, laboratory, simulation, and classroom settings
Duties may require standing for extended periods during clinical and laboratory instruction
Subject to clinical agency requirements, healthcare environments, and patient-care settings
Fast-paced instructional environment with frequent interaction with students, faculty, patients, and healthcare staff
Physical Demands
Regularly stands, walks, demonstrates nursing skills, and supervises clinical activities
Ability to lift, move, and assist with clinical or instructional equipment as needed
Effective verbal communication in classroom, lab, and clinical settings
Ability to observe student performance and patient-care activities in healthcare environments
Ability to use computers, instructional technology, and electronic documentation systems
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.

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