Nursing Faculty - Irwindale

Chamberlain University

Irwindale (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life anddis

401k retirement with 6% employer match

Job summary

Chamberlain University is seeking dedicated Nursing Faculty to deliver high-quality nursing education across classroom, online, lab, simulation, and clinical environments in California. This role emphasizes teaching excellence, mentoring, service, and scholarly engagement aligned with Chamberlain’s mission and values.

Responsibilities include teaching across modalities, developing curricula, supporting student success, and contributing to professional service.

Qualifications

Active nursing licensure and state authorization to teach.
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a related discipline.
Experience teaching across classroom, online, lab and clinical settings.
Strong proficiency with LMS and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

Teach nursing courses across classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation.
Create engaging, student-centered learning experiences connecting theory to practice.
Provide input to, implement, and improve course curriculum and materials.
Lead or support clinical, lab, and simulation experiences to ensure patients are safe.
Assist with student guidance, feedback, and remediation as needed.
Contribute to Chamberlain community through service and scholarship.

Skills

Teaching nursing

Educational technology

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Nursing degree and active licensure

Tools

Learning management systems

Simulation technology

Online teaching platforms

Job description

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org ), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn .

Chamberlain University is seeking dedicated Nursing Faculty to deliver high‑quality nursing education across classroom, online, lab, simulation, and clinical environments, including flexible evening and weekend courses. This role plays a critical part in advancing student success through teaching excellence, mentoring, service, and scholarly engagement—all aligned with Chamberlain’s mission and values.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach assigned nursing courses across instructional modalities (classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation) using evidence‑based teaching practices and instructional technology.
Create engaging, student‑centered learning experiences that connect theory to practice.
Provide input to, implement, and continuously improve course curriculum and instructional materials.
Lead or support clinical, lab, and simulation experiences to ensure students are practice‑ready and demonstrate safe, ethical, and professional nursing practice.

Teaching & Curriculum Delivery

Teach assigned nursing courses across instructional modalities (classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation) using evidence‑based teaching practices and instructional technology.
Create engaging, student‑centered learning experiences that connect theory to practice.
Provide input to, implement, and continuously improve course curriculum and instructional materials.
Lead or support clinical, lab, and simulation experiences to ensure students are practice‑ready and demonstrate safe, ethical, and professional nursing practice.

Student Support & Evaluation

Keep students first by building meaningful relationships, understanding individual learning needs, and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and implement remediation strategies as needed.
Ensure grading and feedback are accurate, constructive, rubric‑aligned, and delivered in a timely manner.
Enforce academic and student‑related policies (exams, attendance, late assignments, etc.) and stay current on policy updates.
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to students and new faculty.
Contribute to the Chamberlain community through professional service, including committee participation, graduation, and program evaluation.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support student success and contribute to high‑performing, collaborative teams in a matrixed environment.

Scholarship, Professional Development & Compliance

Engage in scholarly activities related to teaching and nursing practice, including researching, applying, and disseminating new knowledge.
Maintain subject matter expertise and teaching effectiveness through ongoing professional development.
Ensure all work complies with licensure, accreditation, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Key Behaviors for Success

Proactively anticipate and respond to student needs while removing barriers to achievement.
Connect daily work to Chamberlain’s vision, strategy, and academic priorities.
Seek feedback, embrace change, implement new initiatives, and use data to drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrate accountability, ethical practice, and a commitment to individual and team success.
Actively model and promote Chamberlain’s culture, values, and leadership behaviors.

What Success Looks Like

Strong student outcomes, including NCLEX, KAM, and other key performance indicators.
High levels of student engagement and satisfaction as reflected in course evaluations and NPS feedback.
Consistent compliance with licensure and regulatory standards.
Effective use of technology, data, and AI tools to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Meaningful contributions to professional service and scholarship.

Qualifications

Education

Education and experience must align with applicable state regulatory requirements for assigned courses and specialties.

Professional & Teaching Experience

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a discipline related to assigned teaching responsibilities (Required)
Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses across classroom, online, lab, simulation, and/or clinical environments.
Demonstrated ability to create engaging learning environments and effectively manage conflict when needed.

Licensure, Certification & Compliance

Maintain current, active, unencumbered licensure or certification required to practice professionally in the discipline (Required).
Maintain appropriate regulatory and practice credentials based on teaching assignment.
Additional clinical compliance requirements apply for faculty working in clinical settings and are outlined in the Faculty Compliance Packet.
Please refer to the state‑specific addendum for any additional requirements necessary to teach within your designated specialty (see Online Faculty Licensure Requirements Document).

Teaching, Technology & Innovation

Strong technological proficiency using learning management systems, simulation technology, and online teaching platforms.
Ability to effectively leverage technology, data, and emerging AI tools to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and high personal initiative.
High emotional and social intelligence with a demonstrated ability to recognize student needs, respond with empathy, and create a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty colleagues, the Extended Service Team, and clinical partners.
Commitment to student‑centered teaching and fostering positive learning relationships.

Scholarship & Professional Development

Demonstrated scholarship congruent with faculty rank, meeting the following criteria:
- Scholarship is made public
- Scholarship is open to critical peer review
- Scholarship is accessible for exchange and use by others
Instructor Faculty must demonstrate at least one example of scholarship within one of the following focus areas (per Faculty Handbook guidelines):
- Scholarship of Discovery
- Scholarship of Integration
- Scholarship of Practice/Application
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain expertise in teaching and nursing practice.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $110,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

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