Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

Des Moines Area Community College; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking an Adjunct Nursing Instructor for Fall Semester 2026 to teach various nursing courses at campus locations in IA. The role requires teaching across multiple days/times as determined, with responsibilities to follow course competencies and safety standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Nursing, 3 years clinical teaching-related experience, BCLS certification, and Iowa RN license or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 3 years clinical work experience related to teaching assignment.
• BCLS certification.
• Iowa RN license or ability to obtain prior to start of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (or current enrollment in a graduate Nursing program).
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Skills

BCLS certification

Iowa RN license

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing or graduate program enrollment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

Campus

Campus Various Locations, IA

Job Number

Job Number 26-ADJ70

Employment Date

Employment Date Fall Semester 2026

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Jessica Passick at [e-mail] or [phone].

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ).

Adjunct Nursing Instructor for Fall Semester 2026.

Various Nursing courses, days and times to be determined.

*Please include any applicable nursing certifications with your application.

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 3 years clinical work experience related to teaching assignment.
• BCLS certification.
• Iowa RN license or ability to obtain prior to start of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
• *Applicants must be able and willing to comply with requirements set forth by DMACC’s clinical partners. This includes, but is not limited to, fulfilling all vaccination requirements, adhering to safety protocols, and completing necessary health screenings. Compliance with these requirements is essential for fulfilling contractual obligations with clinical sites. Failure to meet these qualifications and requirements may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (or current enrollment in a graduate Nursing program).
• Teaching experience.

Fall Semester 2026. Days and times to be determined.

Posting Date 05/12/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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• * Explain why you are interested in this position at DMACC. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please describe how you meet the required qualifications (see job posting) for this position. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please indicate your Campus location of interest. (select all that apply)
  • Ankeny Campus
  • Boone Campus
  • Carroll Campus
  • Ames Hunziker Center/Ames
  • Newton Campus
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  • Remote/On-Line
  • Southridge Center
  • Urban Campus
  • West Campus
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