Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing - Instructor - Alhambra Campus
Stanbridge University · Alhambra, California, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 40 – 50 a hour
Posted Sep 21, 2026
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Adjunct Faculty, Vocational Nursing – Instructor:
Stanbridge University is seeking dedicated Adjunct Vocational Nursing (VN) Faculty to educate and mentor the next generation of vocational nurses. This evergreen opportunity supports ongoing and future instructional needs across all campus locations and specialty areas within the Vocational Nursing program.
We are actively recruiting faculty with recent clinical experience in Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing), Pediatrics, and Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing. Teaching assignments are aligned with clinical expertise, program needs, and faculty availability across our campuses.
Adjunct faculty play a vital role in 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 entry-level 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:
Vocational Nursing Fundamentals
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Obstetrics (Maternal–Newborn Nursing)
Pediatrics
Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
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 engage students and promote clinical judgment
Evaluate student competency using established clinical and academic standards
Facilitate the integration of theory into clinical practice
Ensure patient safety and compliance with clinical agency and university policies
Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences to reinforce learning
Engage students in reflective practice and critical thinking
Foster a professional learning environment that promotes accountability, integrity, and collaboration
Support student success through active engagement and instructional flexibility
Maintain accurate and timely records of student grades, attendance, and performance
Maintain current knowledge of clinical practice and instructional content
Participate in department meetings and shared governance activities as required
Qualifications:
Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 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 experience within the past five (5) years
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification…