National University
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$53 - $70/hr
The faculty member will lead clinical sessions at placement sites and provide feedback to students on assessments. They will also maintain a positive learning environment and collaborate with student services to identify at-risk students.
Candidates must have a Master of Science in Nursing and a current CA Registered Nursing license, with at least one year of clinical experience in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree and experience teaching adult learners.
The Department of Nursing, in the School of Health Professions at National University, invites applications for part-time faculty to conduct Pediatrics clinicals at placement sites for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of, or potential for excellence in, teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. This position primarily works with the Academic Program Director along with other faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and student success. Essential Job Duties Lead sessions at clinical placement sites. Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities. Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment. Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.) Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable. Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content. Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services. Qualifications Required: A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution. At least one year of continuous clinical bedside nursing experience in a Psych-Mental Health inpatient facility preferred, however, outpatient psych-mental health experience will be considered, within the last 5 years, or at least one year of clinical teaching experience within the last 5 years. Must have a current, unencumbered CA Registered Nursing license.
Terminal degree (Ph.D. in Nursing or DNP) from a nationally accredited or regionally accredited university. 1+ years of higher education teaching experience in a nursing program. Experience teaching adult learners. 1 year of experience in a Psych-Mental Health inpatient facility. For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following: A cover letter. A curriculum vita. Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here. National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. National University is breaking barriers in education – and in the workplace. We’re united in our mission to build a better future for our more than 4,500 employees and our 45,000+ students. National University prioritizes our employee’s well-being and growth by offering competitive pay and benefits packages, development and advancement opportunities, remote-first work perks, and more. We value and reward the hard work of our faculty and staff.
Market context
In California, part-time pediatric nursing faculty roles are often competitive because schools look for candidates who can combine current clinical practice with teaching readiness. This assignment requires an MSN, an unencumbered California RN license, and at least one year of continuous acute care pediatric bedside or clinical teaching experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your pediatric experience aligns closely with the posting before applying.
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