Nursing Science/Clinical Practice (Clinical Nursing) Instructor, part-time

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Classroom environment and unassigned faculty office environment. Classes may be at the Palm Desert Campus or one of our sites in Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening or weekends.

LOCATIONS:
Locations for clinical instruction may include any healthcare facility or facility providing community care within the region of the Coachella Valley and possibly the inland empire.

ROLE:
Clinical Instructors are expected to oversee student learning in our partner facilities. Oversight includes student and patient safety, assessment of student learning, delivery of clinical learning, and evaluation of student (formative and summative). Other duties include maintaining clinical facility partnerships, networking, provide facility orientation to students, evaluating facilities for student learning opportunities, assisting in all nursing role duties with students including but not limited to patient care, attending meetings and professional development opportunities, and scheduling students for rotations. Clinical instructors are responsible for all facility policies and procedures and engaging the student, in that knowledge, while practicing during clinical. This is a hands-on, not strictly observational, role. Clinical instructors will be present where students are assigned to actively engage in the learning process with the patients and with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Clinical teaching requires knowledge of the program curriculum and evidenced-based practice. All clinical instructors must be onboarded with the facility in which they are assigned, and required to provide and maintain current vaccination and testing status records.Examples of Job Duties:

a. Classroom Responsibilities 

• a. Meet classes/lab on day and times assigned 
• b. Develop and implement instruction for each class/lab period which is consistent with the official course outline 
• c. Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies 
• d. Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws 
• e. Ensure course textbooks and instructional materials are made available to students in a timely manner 
• f. Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate  
• g. Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is part of the instructor’s load  

b. Evaluation of Students 

• a. Evaluate students’ progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation 
• b. Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion 
• c. Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by Ed Code and Title V regulations for the State of California 
• d. Submit grade report forms and other reporting forms, including but not limited to census, progress reports, attendance records, and proctoring forms, in a timely and accurate manner  

c. Curriculum – Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty  

d. Student Advising – Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty

e. Professional Development – Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty

Additional Responsibilities:

• a. Abide by department regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment 
• b. Advise Supervisor of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions 
• c. Fulfill all obligations as established in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• d. Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures

Optional Duties*:

• a. Advise enrolled students on such matters as: Learning skills, collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field, career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field 
• b. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during office hours 
• c. Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable 
• d. Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed 
• e. Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities 
• f. Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours  
• g. Participate in advisory committee meetings as required  
• h. Participate in professional development activities 
• i. Attend and participate in department/center meetings when assigned by the District or shared governance 
• j. Participate in the process of shared governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district, or community activities 
• k. Consult with Supervisor on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening/interviewing committees 
• l.  Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned 

*All optional duties are on a voluntary basis, but some may have compensation attached per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Consult with departmental Dean for clarification.Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Board of Registered Nursing Minimum Qualifications:An assistant instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. (1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college which shall include courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral or social sciences relevant to nursing practice;
2. (2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she will be assigned, 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.

Licenses And Other Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse License.
• Participation in clinical rotations is subject to the requirements of our affiliated clinical partners. In accordance with affiliation agreements, individuals must successfully complete a background check demonstrating no criminal convictions, obtain a clear drug screen, and provide required health and vaccination documentation as a condition of placement.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

• If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you must submit an Equivalency Request Form and narrative with your application.
• Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded in addition to the foreign transcripts.
• Additional Equivalency Information is available by clicking here.

• This posting is for a part-time instructor (adjunct) pool. 
• College of the Desert Adjunct Association (CODAA) Bargaining Unit
• The primary teaching modality for this adjunct role is in-person. 

SALARY PLACEMENT:

• Salary Placement is according to the CODAA Collective Bargaining Agreement. 
• For information on salary placement, please see the CODAA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Adjunct Salary Schedule.

REQUIRED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED UPLOADED DOCUMENTS:

To be considered a candidate for this position, the following materials must be electronically uploaded: 

• Online Application: All sections of the College of the Desert District online application must be completed including education and experience. 
• Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start and end dates) for each employer. 
• Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess. 
• College Transcripts: Academic transcripts of all college level coursework showing date degree awarded from an accredited institution. For consideration, degree(s) must be awarded at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. Successful candidate must provide official transcripts upon hire. Non-U.S. transcripts must include a certified U.S. evaluation (i.e., NACES agency: www.naces.org) at the time of application. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.

REQUIRED IN YOUR APPLICATION: 

• List of References: References should include at least two supervisors and one colleague. Please include name, title, email and current phone numbers. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of References.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• College of the Desert does not offer sponsorship nor take over sponsorship for an employment VISA.
• Employment is contingent on residence in California.

• Incomplete application packages will not be considered. 
• All submitted materials become the property of College of the Desert Community College District and will not be returned or copied and will be considered for this position only. 
• Applicant bears the sole responsibility for ensuring that the application package is complete when submitted. 
• All travel arrangements will be at applicant’s expense. 
• Application materials must be received by the deadline. Application materials received after the closing deadline will not be accepted. 
• For online application, information, and instructions, visit the College of the Desert job opportunities website at https:// www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/career-opportunities.php or call (760) 773-2529.

• FAQs: For additional information, click here: Recruitment – Frequently Asked Questions.

TIMELINES:

• For consideration, please apply by October 11, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Tentative schedule is subject to change based on District need.