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

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS retirement

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Sabbatical Leave

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District in Martinez, CA seeks an Adjunct Faculty (part-time) in the Nursing Department to provide clinical instruction for RN students at various clinical sites. This temporary assignment begins January 2027 and includes day, evening, or weekend shifts as needed.

The role involves teaching within established curriculum, promoting culturally responsive instruction, and supporting diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree with coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
• Direct patient care experience within the previous five years in nursing.
• Experience teaching nursing courses or post-baccalaureate teaching coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with curriculum and class schedules.
• Foster a learning environment encouraging discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and grades.
• Meet with students outside of class as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and current knowledge in subject matter.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

RN clinical instr

Evening/weekend shifts

Culturally responsive curriculum

Education

Master's degree in nursing or higher

Nursing license (RN)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Registered Nursing Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time). This 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 Director

Recruitment Type

Faculty

Posting Number

F01372

# of Openings

1

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).

Position Status

Temporary

EEO Job Category

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Part-Time Faculty

Department

C8001-Nursing

Discipline

Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

(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:

(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.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Current California Registered Nursing License,

AHA BLS for health care provider’s card.

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

Employee Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS )
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave
• Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
• Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to [e-mail]

Medical Verification

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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 instruction level you are interested in and explain how you meet the listed minimum job qualifications.(c) 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; (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; (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)ANDII) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Current California nursing license
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
• Cover Letter
• Other Certification
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4

Contra Costa Community College District

District Office

500 Court Street

Martinez, CA 94553

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