Job descriptionPosition Title Nursing Adjunct Instructor (Los Medanos College) Special Instructions to Applicants This is a part time position in Nursing. This position is a clinical faculty position in the RN and/or LVN program with assignments in the areas of Fundamentals or Medical/Surgical nursing, Maternal Newborn or Pediatrics.
Approval from the Contra Costa Community College Board and Board of Registered Nursing/Board of Vocational Nursing must be received prior to hire. This position requires adaptability and flexibility in assignments.
Contra Costa Community College District is returning to some in-person activities, in a gradual, responsive process that is following all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19. Applicants are advised that the Contra Costa Community College District has mandated that District employees will need to be vaccinated, test regularly, or obtain a waiver for religious or medical reasons. For those employees who receive a waiver they will be required to wear a mask and test regularly. If this employment condition is unacceptable to an applicant, they should not apply for consideration. Description of Position Approval from the Contra Costa Community College Board and Board of Registered Nursing/Board of Vocational Nursing must be received prior to hire. This position requires adaptability and flexibility in assignments.
This teaching assignment may be during the day, evening and/or on weekends. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
2. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
3. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
4. preparing and grading clinical assignments and informing students of their clinical progress;
5. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines; Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply. Inquiries For questions please contact Michael Francis Recruitment Type Faculty Location Los Medanos College Posting Number F01349 # of Openings 2 Salary Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience. See link for current salary schedule: https:// (Appendix B-1P) Position Status Non-Tenure Track EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Part-Time Faculty Department L6004-Nursing Discipline Nursing Science/ Clinical Practice Alternate Discipline Duties and Responsibilities Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty. License/Certificates/Credentials Hold a current, valid license to practice as a registered nurse in California. Desirable Qualifications Competency with EPIC documentation software
1. Experience in teaching nursing skills as well as experience teaching psychiatric nursing clinical to registered nursing students at the pre-licensure or post licensure level.2. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum in nursing and/or formal teaching presentations.
3. Experience utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and application of theory to practice.
4. Experience in facilitating student application of theory to practice by use of the nursing process and critical thinking in both classroom and clinical settings.
5. Sensitivity to, and experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, disabled, and cultural populations; and a commitment to support policies that respect and consider the diversity of the student population and its faculty. Job Open Date: 07/24/2026 Job Close Date: 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins: Fall 2026 # of Months 8 Employee Benefits Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $ and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $
