Nursing Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Approval from the Contra Costa Community College Board and Board of Registered Nursing/Board of Vocational Nursing must be received prior to hire. This position requires adaptability and flexibility in assignments.

Contra Costa Community College District is returning to some in-person activities... [COVID note]

Description of Position

Approval from the Contra Costa Community College Board and Board of Registered Nursing/Board of Vocational Nursing must be received prior to hire. This position requires adaptability and flexibility in assignments.

This teaching assignment may be during the day, evening and/or on weekends. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;

2. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

3. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;

4. preparing and grading clinical assignments and informing students of their clinical progress;

5. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;

2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;

3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;

4. meeting with students outside of class;

5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;

7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;

8. maintaining accurate academic records;

9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

EDUCATION:

(1) A Masters or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration; Verified course work in nursing if degree other than nursing.

(2) At least one years experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care in any medical-surgical setting (ex. acute care, SNF, LTC, home health, outpatient setting).

(3) Completion of at least one years experience teaching registered nursing or post-baccalaureate courses related to nursing or a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.

(4) Demonstrate “clinical competence” as defined by the Board of Registered Nursing...

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Hold a current, valid license to practice as a registered nurse in California.

Desirable Qualifications

Competency with EPIC documentation software

1. Experience in teaching nursing skills as well as experience teaching psychiatric nursing clinical...

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Salary

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s)... See link for current salary schedule: https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/hr/SalarySchedules.pdf (Appendix B-1P)

Location

Los Medanos College

Recruitment Type

Faculty

Position Status

Non-Tenure Track

Employee Group

Part-Time Faculty

Job Open Date

02/04/2026

Job Close Date

06/30/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Employment Begins

Spring 2026

How to Apply

1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online...

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