Adjunct RN Mental Health Theory Instructor

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - Riverside in Riverside, CA invites applications for a Nursing Faculty Instructor dedicated to student success and evidence-based practice. The role blends classroom and clinical teaching, mentoring, and program development to advance caring, safety and quality in patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree or higher, BRN qualification, and at least one year of teaching or RN clinical teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher with coursework in Nursing, Education, or Administration.
• Must meet California BRN faculty requirements and receive BRN approval.
• One year of teaching experience, or completion of a post-baccalaureate nursing education course.
• One year of RN direct patient care experience in assigned specialty area.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory and/or clinical nursing courses.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and clinical progress.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain records.
• Hold regular office hours and communicate with students.
• Develop, review, and revise course syllabi and curriculum.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree or higher in Nursing, Education, or Administration

BRN instructor qualification

Job description

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing is seeking a dedicated Nursing Faculty Instructor to help educate and inspire the next generation of nurses. We are looking for educators who are passionate about student success, patient-centered care, and evidence-based nursing practice.Our faculty integrate Jean Watson's Theory of Caring, QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses) competencies, and the Nursing Process into both classroom and clinical instruction to prepare students for excellence in professional nursing.What You'll DoTeaching & Student SuccessTeach theory and/or clinical nursing courses.Integrate Watson's Theory of Caring, QSEN competencies, and the Nursing Process throughout instruction.Demonstrate clinical skills and provide meaningful learning experiences that support student achievement.Evaluate student performance, maintain accurate records, and provide remediation when needed.Advise and mentor students regarding academic and clinical progress.Hold regular office hours and maintain effective communication with students.Curriculum & Program DevelopmentDevelop, review, and revise course syllabi and curriculum.Select textbooks and learning resources aligned with course objectives.Participate in program evaluation, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.Help foster a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, teamwork, collaboration, evidence-based practice, and informatics.Clinical Education & Community PartnershipsCoordinate student clinical experiences and orient students to clinical settings.Collaborate with healthcare agencies to support high-quality learning opportunities.Evaluate clinical sites and maintain relationships with community healthcare partners.Facilitate annual meetings with clinical agency representatives.Faculty EngagementParticipate in department meetings, committees, college events, and peer review activities.Represent the School of Nursing professionally within the community and healthcare organizations.Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.Required QualificationsEducationMaster's degree or higher with coursework in Nursing, Education, or Administration.Must meet California BRN faculty requirements and receive BRN approval.Clinical ExperienceWithin the assigned specialty area (geriatrics, medical-surgical, mental health/psychiatric nursing, obstetrics, or pediatrics), candidates must meet one of the following:One year of continuous full-time (or equivalent) direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse; orOne academic year of RN-level clinical teaching experience demonstrating clinical competence.Additional RequirementsValidated clinical competency.One year of teaching experience, or completion of a post-baccalaureate nursing education course that includes teaching methodology and practice teaching.Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.Fluent spoken and written English.Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.BRN Instructor RequirementsCandidates must qualify as a BRN-approved Instructor and be qualified to teach theory and/or clinical courses. Content experts must meet BRN standards, including appropriate graduate education, specialty preparation, and recent clinical or teaching experience in the designated nursing area.Preferred AttributesPassion for nursing education and student mentorship.Commitment to caring, holistic, and evidence-based nursing practice.Ability to inspire students while maintaining high academic and professional standards.Strong collaboration and leadership skills.Join a nursing program committed to excellence, compassion, and student success while preparing future nurses to provide safe, high-quality patient care.Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer