Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Obstetrics Nursing

Anacalifornia; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking an Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) in Obstetrics Nursing to begin March 2027. The role involves clinical instruction at various sites, with day, evening or weekend shifts as needed.

The district emphasizes equity and a culturally responsive curriculum for a diverse student population. The ideal candidate will embrace continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness and contribute to a supportive learning community for RN students and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher including coursework in nursing, education or administration.
• Direct patient care experience within the last five years in the designated nursing area.
• Experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or a post-baccalaureate teaching course.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction per established curriculum, outlines and schedules.
• Maintaining a learning-focused environment and encouraging critical thinking.
• Evaluating student progress and recording grades.
• Meeting with students outside of class as needed.
• Upholding professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintaining current knowledge in nursing topics.
• Fulfilling responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintaining accurate academic records.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Education experience

Student evaluation

Curriculum development

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related sciences

Job description

Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) – Obstetrics Nursing

Posting Number: F01373

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 March 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

Email: [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:

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. 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: March 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.