Adjunct - AY27 Nursing, Vocational Nursing Instructor

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States, serving over 225,000 students annually across nine colleges. LACCD offers instruction in 600 associate degree and 400 certificate programs in general, career-technical, and transfer education.

About the role

The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated, and diverse candidates for part-time Adjunct Vocational Nursing Instructor positions for the 2027 Academic School Year. This posting establishes a pool of qualified applicants for future openings. Successful candidates will collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and administrators, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Registered Nursing (ADN) with six years of experience and a teaching course from a higher education school (see details below).
• OR Master’s degree in Registered Nursing.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing and:
  • At least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care within the last five years, which can be met by:
    • One year of continuous full-time (or equivalent) experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area.
    • One academic year of registered nurse-level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or equivalent, demonstrating clinical competency, and at least one year of experience teaching nursing-related courses.
  • A current California RN License.
• Teaching Course: Certificate of Completion from a higher education school or school transcript. The course must include adult education modalities. If unclear, provide the course description from the school’s catalog. Note: A Director of Staff Development (DSD) course or courses from non-BVNPT-approved continuing education institutions do not qualify.
• Verification of Experience letters on official letterhead, including:
  • Inclusive dates of assignments.
  • Full-time or part-time status (if part-time, specify hours worked per week/semester/year).
  • Duties performed.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong background in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Strong background in Mother-Baby Nursing, including postpartum care, newborn assessment, lactation support, and family-centered education.
• Teaching experience in an accredited/approved vocational/practical nursing program, psychiatric technician program, or registered nursing program within the last six years. Exclude CNA, DSD, or hospital-based educator experience.
• Eligibility for approval by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) as faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time nursing theory and/or clinical courses.
• Design varied, interactive learning environments to facilitate student learning.
• Collaborate with staff and administrators to create innovative educational experiences, fostering a partnership with students in learning.
• Assist in program planning, peer evaluation, and educational project development.
• Participate in personal and professional growth activities, including professional development.

Pay

The salary for adjunct instructors begins at $89.72 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.99 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.