Part-Time Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Lecturer

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is accepting applications on an on-going basis for a pool of part-time lecturers in Undergraduate Psychiatric/Mental Health within the School of Nursing. Courses include NURS 261 and NURS 361 with in-person clinical teaching across San Diego and Riverside counties.

Responsibilities include delivering face-to-face instruction, assessing learners, and coordinating with the Clinical Course Coordinator to uphold standards set by BRN, CCNE, and TJC.

Qualifications

• MSN required.
• BRN license and current immunizations/CPR required.
• CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy restricts work to California.
• Experience teaching Psych/Mental Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and model professional nursing practice to promote learning outcomes.
• Provide clear instruction aligned with syllabus and clinical site requirements.
• Supervise and evaluate students’ clinical performance weekly and document progress.
• Coordinate with Clinical Course Coordinator and agency staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of nursing education and clinical practices.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Student assessment

Communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

California BRN license

Doctorate in Nursing (DNP/PhD/EdD) preferred

Job description

California State University San Marcos is accepting applications on an on-going basis for a pool of part-time lecturers in Undergraduate Psychiatric/Mental Health within the School of Nursing. Courses include NURS 261 and NURS 361 with in-person clinical teaching across San Diego and Riverside counties.

Responsibilities include delivering face-to-face instruction, assessing learners, and coordinating with the Clinical Course Coordinator to uphold standards set by BRN, CCNE, and TJC.