Nursing Faculty, Adjunct Med/Surg-Corona, CA

About the role

The Adjunct Faculty-Med/Surg position at Westcliff University is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering students through innovative, tech-driven programs. The role involves teaching assigned courses, participating in departmental initiatives, and maintaining high standards of academic integrity.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned course load and maintains regular office hours.
• Participates in course and program assessment for continuous improvement.
• Updates course materials and syllabi in alignment with shared governance.
• Uses diverse teaching methods to support student achievement of learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and student engagement.
• Provides timely feedback and academic advising per University protocols.
• Maintains teaching effectiveness through student, peer, and administrative evaluations, and student outcomes.
• Actively mentors students and integrates scholarly and cross-disciplinary approaches to enhance instruction.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License.
• Meets the Board of Registered Nursing requirements as stipulated in their statutes.
• Experience in teaching nursing skills lab including simulated learning environments.
• Previous teaching experience including curriculum development, assessment and evaluation.
• Ability to navigate electronic learning platforms.
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Suites.
• Post master’s certificate in nursing education, doctoral degree in nursing practice (DNP), and/or PhD in Nursing.

Skills

• Strong instructional skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of nursing education and pedagogy.

Benefits

Westcliff University offers outstanding benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options to accommodate both faculty and student needs.