Assistant Professor, Nursing (Medical-Surgical) (Two Positions)

Assistant Professor, Nursing (Medical-Surgical) (Two Positions)

Department: Nursing Education
Palomar College

Date Opened: 06/01/2026
Close Date: 07/13/2026

Primary Function: The Assistant Professor, Nursing: Medical-Surgical (Two Positions) is primarily responsible for teaching a variety of courses in the discipline of Nursing. Specifically, these courses include lecture, clinical instruction, and campus lab instruction. Clinical instruction may be assigned to various times of the day on any day of the week (Monday - Sunday), and the assignment may be changed at any time.

Salary: Starting salary range: $77,011.42 - $122,363.70 annually. Academic training and teaching experience will form the basis for salary computation as determined by placement on the regular salary schedule of the College. A maximum of step 8 at the appropriate salary grade will be awarded to new faculty.

Benefits: In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package including insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents, $80,000 employee term life/accident insurance policy, Employee long-term care insurance, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and enrollment in CalSTRS.

Minimum Qualifications: Must meet all of the qualifications listed: 1. A Master’s degree in nursing. 2. Current license or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. 3. One year of professional experience providing direct patient care as a bedside RN within the past five years in Medical-Surgical nursing. 4. Eligible for approval as a Medical-Surgical instructor by the California State Board of Nursing.

To Apply: Visit https://palomar.peopleadmin.com/postings/25224 for full details and required application materials.