Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) – Medical/Surgical/Geriatrics Nursing

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa College, part of the Contra Costa Community College District, seeks an adjunct instructor for Medical/Surgical/Geriatrics Nursing starting January 2027. The temporary position focuses on clinical instruction across multiple sites and to enhance culturally responsive curriculum.

The candidate should meet BRN qualifications, including graduate-level education and recent direct patient care experience. Teaching RN courses and commitment to equity are essential.

Qualifications

• Education requirements per BRN levels: Instructor/Assistant/Clinical Teaching Assistant.
• Direct patient care in nursing within last five years is required.
• Teaching nursing courses or equivalent teaching practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with curriculum, outlines, and schedules.
• Foster a learning environment encouraging discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Hold meetings with students outside of class as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and updated knowledge in nursing.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Clinical teaching experience

Nursing course instruction

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master's degree or higher in nursing, education, or administration

Bachelor's degree (for assistant instructor track)

Job description

Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) – Medical/Surgical/Geriatrics Nursing

Posting Number: F01372

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary:

Description of Position: The Registered Nursing Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins January 2027.Optional: The teaching assignment will mainly consist of clinical instruction for RN students at various clinical sites. Clinical hours would be day, evening or weekend shifts as needed. include transfer-level composition as well as supporting the department and college in incorporating a culturally responsive curriculum. The assignment may also include working with learning communities that support African American students, Latinx students, or other groups.The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries: Jacqueline Wright, RN Program DirectorEmail: [e-mail]

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: C8001-Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
• meeting with students outside of class;
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
• maintaining accurate academic records;
• performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience: I) EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- The Board of Registered Nursing has 3 levels for nursing instruction: Instructor, Assistant Instruction and Clinical Teaching Assistant. You will need to determine the level you are interested and explain how you meet the minimum job qualifications required in the supplemental question section of this application. An instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications:(1) The education requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1)- [A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration] and(2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by:(A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or(B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency; and(3) Completion of at least one (1) years' experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.(d) An assistant instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications:(1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college which shall include courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice;(2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she will be assigned, which can be met by:(A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or(B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.(e) A clinical teaching assistant shall have at least one (1) year continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care. (Board of Regulations- California Code of Regulations 1425) AND II) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Desirable Qualifications: N/A

Job Open Date: 10/22/2026

Job Close Date: 11/15/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: January 2027

# of Months: 5

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.