Medical​/Surgical​/Geriatrics Nursing Adjunct Instructor; TEMPORARY

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty (part time)

The Registered Nursing Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an adjunct faculty position. This is a temporary assignment that begins Fall 2026.

The teaching assignment will mainly consist of clinical instruction for RN students at various clinical sites. Clinical hours may be day, evening, or weekend shifts as needed. The role also includes transfer‑level composition, supporting the department and college in incorporating a culturally responsive curriculum, and working with learning communities that support African American, Latinx, and other groups.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under‑represented student groups. We seek candidates who embrace this community and are committed to equity and student success.

• One‑year, full‑time experience teaching medical‑surgical nursing theory, skills, and clinical to registered nursing students at the pre‑licensure level.
• Two years, full‑time recent (within the past 3 years) inpatient bedside nursing experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing.
• Willingness to support program improvement through collaborative assessment of student learning, staff development, and curriculum development.
• Experience facilitating student application of theory to practice using clinical judgement measurement models and critical thinking in classroom and clinical settings.

Master’s in Nursing OR Bachelor’s in Nursing AND Master’s in Health Education or Health Science OR the equivalent, or the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing.

• Current California Registered Nursing License
• AHA BLS for Health Care Provider’s Card

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• District‑paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners: medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance, dental and vision, flexible spending plan, life and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Optional:
  Sabbatical leave, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships

The District’s policy is that all qualified applicants and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of any protected characteristic.

Jacqueline Wright, RN Program Director
520‑215‑4117

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Current California Nursing License
• Optional documents:
  Foreign Degree Evaluation (NACES), Equivalency Application, Cover Letter, Letters of Reference, Additional Transcripts, Work Sample.

Address:
Contra Costa Community College District, District Office, 500 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553