Lecturer - BS & MECN Program (Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, or Public Health), 2026-2027

The UCLA School of Nursing invites applicants for Lecturer positions (full-time or part-time) for Pre-Licensure in the field of: Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, or Public Health for 2026-2027

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 1) a Master's degree in Nursing; 2) excellent skills in teaching and mentoring students; 3) excellent clinical skills in medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics and/or public health; 4) excellent interpersonal skills; 5) demonstrated ability as an educator, including classroom management, mastery of educational methodologies, and/or experience with individualized student coaching and remediation; 6) have/or be eligible for a license as a Registered Nurse in California, 7) meet eligibility requirements for BRN certification in clinical instruction 8) demonstrated commitment to diversity as a core value in education.

Candidates should have a good understanding of the academic process in the University setting along with the ability to establish excellent working relationships with other faculty, students, and preceptors. The position may require traveling to clinical sites within the greater Southern California community.

Responsibilities include: 1) prepare and present lectures for students in the clinical courses for the BS and Master's Entry Clinical Nurse (MECN) programs according to the curriculum; 2) construct, administer, and file appropriate student evaluations, including tests, performance exams (e.g., Objective Structured Clinical Exams [OSCEs]), and final grades; 3) provide consultation to clinical preceptors as required at clinical training sites to ensure effective student learning; 4) instruct students in fundamentals skills labs, and physical assessment labs as needed; 5) participate in one- on-one student coaching and remediation as directed; 6) serve as an academic advisor for BS & MECN students, as assigned by the BS & MECN Program Director; 7) provide feedback to the BS & MECN Program Director and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs regarding the fit of clinical sites to student learning as needed; 8) provide student counseling and mentorship as needed, in conjunction with the BS & MECN Program Director and the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, and 9) function effectively as part of teaching teams.

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

1) M.S. in Nursing

2) Have a license as a Registered Nurse in California

3) Clinical experience in at least one of the following areas: Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, and/or Public Health.

BRN Instructor Certification

1) Prior teaching experience

2) National Certification in Clinical Nursing

3) BRN Instructor Certification

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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