Lecturer Pool - Nursing: Pediatrics/Obstetrics AY 2026/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks part-time lecturers for the Pediatrics/Obstetrics pool to teach NURS 233, NURS 333, NURS 231, and NURS 331 laboratories. Courses are in-person across San Diego/Riverside counties with variable days and times.

Duties include teaching, demonstrations, and student assessment to meet course learning outcomes. Minimum qualifications include an MSN and recent pediatric or OB nursing clinical experience; California RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• MSN required and BRN pediatric or OB nursing experience in the last 5 years.
• California BRN licensure required.
• CSU out-of-state employment restrictions apply; work in California only.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and role modeling in-person instruction aligned with syllabus.
• Provide hands-on demonstration of nursing care and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop post-conference topics with Course Coordinator and syllabus.
• Model professional nursing behavior and maintain student records.
• Evaluate and document student progress weekly; communicate with Course Coordinator.
• Offer office hours and guide students to SoN resources; use Cougar Course.
• Assign grades and manage course/student records per university requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical agencies; attend meetings.
• Complete orientation and other required duties.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Student assessment

Nursing care

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Pediatrics/Obstetrics Pool

• Position: Lecturer
• Academic Year: 2026/27
• Day/Time: Varies
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Education, Health & HumanServices
• Department: School of Nursing

The School of Nursing at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our Pediatrics/OB pool of part-time lecturers. Clinical days, hours, and clinical sites vary within San Diego County and Riverside County.

This is a Pediatrics/OB Pool Ad for the following courses:

• NURS 233: Nursing Care of ChildrenLaboratory
• NURS 333: Nursing Care of Children for ABSN StudentsLaboratory
• NURS 231: Nursing Care of the Childbearing FamilyLaboratory
• NURS 331: Nursing Care of the Childbearing FamilyLaboratory for ABSN Students

Applicants will use effective face-to-face instruction and assessment techniques to promote students’ successful achievement of course learning competencies

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching/Role Model
• Provide instruction, as directed by the course coordinator andconsistent with the syllabus, in a clear and engaging manner thatis appropriate to the student experience and expertise, to assistthem in meeting course learning outcomes and completing requiredclinical hours.
• Provide hands-on demonstration of nursing care as needed, andensure care is consistent with the clinical agency, accreditationstandards, and regulatory guidelines (California BRN, CCNE,TJC).
• Create topics of discussion and education information forpost-conferences, in coordination with the Course Coordinator,syllabus and corresponding didactic course.
• Model professional nursing behavior and communication at alltimes.
• Complete weekly evaluation of student’s clinical practice anddocument both positive progression and areas for improvement.Utilize SoN resources to ensure student success.
• Notify the Course Coordinator if a student is not progressingas needed.
• Assist students to master course material by being availablethrough office hours and by helping them to access other School ofNursing resources including, but not limited to, web-basedtechnology and open/practice laboratory sessions.
• Utilize computer and application-based technologies as requiredto complete instructional and assessment duties. Includes using theassigned Cougar Course.
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordancewith the university and school requirements and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with the course coordinator,colleagues, laboratory staff, and/or clinical agency personnel toresolve issues or concerns; work effectively as part of the overallfaculty team demonstrating positive and collaborative interpersonalrelations to meet student needs.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Complete all SoN orientation requirements and respond toadministrative requests and inservice requirements in a timelymanner.
• Clinical &/or Simulation Supervision
• Collaborate with clinical agency personnel to arrange siteorientations and clinical experiences, to ensure compliance withall agency and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clinical experiences at the assigned clinical siteprior to student arrival to facilitate student learning and respectclinical facility norms and operations.
• Provide students with appropriate learning experiences wheneverpossible; revise clinical assignments as needed, based on studentprogression.
• Supervise students in successfully completing courserequirements, including demonstrating, modeling, and assisting withthe full range of patient care situations.
• Collaborate with Simulation team as directed during students'simulation experience.
• Maintain professional practice knowledge base and skills neededto instruct learners in contemporary nursing practice for theassigned course.
• Other duties
• Complete annual performance evaluation per universityrequirements.
• Other duties may include assisting the SoN with the courseand/or program revision/development, assisting with research, andparticipating in committees as an active member of thefaculty.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• BRN Faculty requirement: Pediatric (Acute Care Peds) or OB(L&D & Post-Partum) nursing work experience within the previous 5 years (NICU only experience not accepted). Directpatient care experience which can be met by: (A) One (1) year'scontinuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing directpatient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area;or (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinicalteaching experience in the designated nursing area or itsequivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
• State licensure by the California Board of RegisteredNursing
• Meet the School of Nursing ’ s requirements regarding currentimmunizations and CPR licensure
• Per California State University’s Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to performCSU-related work outside California. Working in the State ofCalifornia is a condition of employment

Preferred qualifications:

• Doctorate in Nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD with emphasis on NursingEducation)
• Experience teaching a pediatric or OB clinical course
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campuscommunity as it relates to teaching and, as applicable,service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,836 - $6,240 perfull-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507– $6,677 per full‑time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221– $13,224 per full‑time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Timeline:

Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on‑going basis throughout the 2026/27 Academic Year.

Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, genderexpression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race orethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation andveteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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Advertised: May 18, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: May 31, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time