Lecturer

College: College of Education, Health & Human Services Department: School of Nursing Pediatrics/Obstetrics Pool Position: Lecturer Academic Year: 2026/2027 Day/Time: Varies Modality: In-person The School of Nursing at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an ongoing 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 Children Laboratory NURS 333: Nursing Care of Children for ABSN Students Laboratory NURS 231: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Laboratory NURS 331: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Laboratory for ABSN Students Applicants will use effective face‑to‑face instruction and assessment techniques to promote students’ successful achievement of course learning competencies. Duties Teaching/Role Model Provide instruction, as directed by the Clinical Course Coordinator and consistent with the syllabus, in a clear and engaging manner that is appropriate to the student experience and expertise, to assist them in meeting course learning outcomes and completing required clinical hours. Provide hands‑on demonstration of nursing care as needed, and ensure care is consistent with the clinical agency, accreditation standards, and regulatory guidelines (California BRN, CCNE, TJC). Create topics of discussion and education information for post‑conferences, in coordination with the Clinical Course Coordinator, syllabus and corresponding didactic course. Always model professional nursing behavior and communication. Complete weekly evaluation of student’s clinical practice and document both positive progression and areas for improvement. Utilize SoN resources to ensure student success. Notify the Clinical Course Coordinator if a student is not progressing as needed. Assist students to master course material by being available through office hours and by helping them to access other School of Nursing resources including, but not limited to, web‑based technology and open/practice laboratory sessions. Utilize computer and application‑based technologies as required to complete instructional and assessment duties. Includes using the assigned Cougar Course. Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with the university and school requirements and deadlines. Communicate effectively with the Clinical Course Coordinator, colleagues, laboratory staff, and/or clinical agency personnel to resolve issues or concerns; work effectively as part of the overall faculty team demonstrating positive and collaborative interpersonal relations to meet student needs. Attend faculty meetings. Complete all SoN orientation requirements and respond to administrative requests and in‑service requirements in a timely manner. Clinical &/or Simulation Supervision Collaborate with clinical agency personnel to arrange site orientations and clinical experiences, to ensure compliance with all agency and other regulatory requirements. Prepare clinical experiences at the assigned clinical site prior to student arrival to facilitate student learning and respect clinical facility norms and operations. Provide students with appropriate learning experiences whenever possible; revise clinical assignments as needed, based on student progression. Supervise students in successfully completing course requirements, including demonstrating, modeling, and assisting with the full range of patient care situations. Collaborate with the Simulation team as directed during students’ simulation experience. Maintain professional practice knowledge base and skills needed to instruct learners in contemporary nursing practice for the assigned course. Other duties Complete annual performance evaluations per university requirements. Other duties may include assisting the SoN with the course and/or program revision/development, assisting with research, and participating in committees as an active member of the faculty. 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). Direct patient care experience 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. State licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing Meet the School of Nursing’s requirements regarding current immunizations and CPR licensure Per 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. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in Nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD with emphasis on Nursing Education) Experience teaching a pediatric or OB clinical course Preference will also be given to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with distinct groups in relation to teaching. Salary Commensurate With Degree Level And Experience Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,836 - $6,240 per full‑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. Application To apply, please prepare to submit the following: Your completed faculty application Curriculum Vitae (uploaded) Contact information for three current references Letter of interest (uploaded) Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an ongoing 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. 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, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status. 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. 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. We appoint a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 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. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification . #J-18808-Ljbffr