Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor - Virtual Didactic; Evenings

About Stepful

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor‑led, and AI‑supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high‑demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct‑to‑consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY‑Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and Alley Corp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.

We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most.

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission‑driven builders who thrive in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:

• Care first:
  We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
• Learn quickly:
  We test, learn with data, and iterate.
• Build together:
  We win when we rely on each other.
• Own it:
  We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

We are seeking an experienced Adjunct Instructor to join Stepful on a contract basis to teach virtual didactic courses within our Board of Nursing–approved Practical Nursing program. In this role, you will support student success by delivering engaging online instruction that helps prepare future nurses for clinical practice and licensure.

This opportunity is well suited for a Registered Nurse with faculty experience in RN or LPN education who enjoys teaching in a virtual classroom environment. Didactic courses take place Monday–Thursday from 6:30–9:00 pm EST
.

This is a 1099 contract role
, with hours varying based on the number of courses taught.

• Teach live, virtual didactic lessons via Stepful’s LMS.
• Deliver curriculum content, answer student questions, and provide timely feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert in practical nursing education.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

• 2+ years of experience as faculty in an RN or LPN education program.
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse, with 5+ years of varied nursing experience across clinical practice, nursing education, and/or administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Active, unencumbered Ohio RN license.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

• Intro Call with Talent Team.
• Case Study Assignment.
• Final Interview.

The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $50.00/hour
. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.

We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.