Lecturer

Pediatrics/Obstetrics Pool Lecturer 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 for Academic Year 2026/27. Clinical days, hours, and clinical sites vary within San Diego County and Riverside County. 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 Duties Prepare for and teach the clinical course under the general supervision of the course coordinator. Teach and role‑model nursing care, providing clear, engaging instruction to help students meet course learning outcomes and complete required clinical hours. Perform hands‑on demonstrations of nursing care in accordance with the clinical agency, accreditation standards, and regulatory guidelines (California BRN, CCNE, TJC). Create discussion topics and educational material for post‑conferences in coordination with the Course Coordinator and corresponding didactic course. Model professional nursing behavior and communication at all times. Complete weekly evaluation of students’ clinical practice, documenting progress and areas for improvement, and utilize SoN resources to ensure student success. Notify the Course Coordinator if a student is not progressing as needed. Assist students through office hours and help them access School of Nursing resources, including web‑based technology and open/practice laboratory sessions. Utilize computer and application‑based technologies, including the assigned Cougar Course, to complete instructional and assessment duties. Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with university and school requirements and deadlines. Communicate effectively with the course coordinator, colleagues, laboratory staff, and clinical agency personnel to resolve issues or concerns; work collaboratively as part of the faculty team 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. Collaborate with clinical agency personnel to arrange site orientations and clinical experiences, ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory requirements. Prepare clinical experiences at the assigned clinical site prior to student arrival to facilitate learning. Provision of appropriate learning experiences whenever possible, revising clinical assignments as needed based on student progression. Supervise students in completing course requirements, demonstrating, modeling, and assisting with the full range of patient care situations. Collaborate with the Simulation team during students’ simulation experience. Maintain professional practice knowledge base and skills to instruct learners in contemporary nursing practice. Complete annual performance evaluation as per university requirements. Other duties may include assisting the SoN with course or program revision/development, research assistance, and participation in committees as an active faculty member. 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 experience only not accepted. Direct patient care experience may be met by (A) one year continuous, full‑time or equivalent experience providing direct patient care as an RN in the designated area, or (B) one academic year of RN‑level clinical teaching experience in the designated area demonstrating clinical competency. State licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Current immunizations and CPR licensure per School of Nursing requirements. Must meet California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy; employment required within California. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in Nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD with emphasis on Nursing Education). Experience teaching a pediatric or OB clinical course. Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and service. Salary Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,836–$6,240 per full‑time month for Academic Year classification. 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. Anticipated hiring range generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Legal and Compliance California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers 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. 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 CSU Executive Order 1083. This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks. An appointment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect continued employment. Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after meeting minimum qualifications and before an offer of employment. Applicants reaching the final stages of the application process must sign a release form authorizing the release of such information. #J-18808-Ljbffr