The Nurse Academy is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach N 370 – Concepts in Scholarly Writing for the first cohort of our residential RN-to-BSN Completion Program in National City, CA.
This is a fixed-term, four-week teaching assignment for Fall 2026 and is not an ongoing position. Renewal or additional courses depend on program enrollment and scheduling. N 370 is the opening class in the program and focuses on upper-level academic writing, APA 7th edition, and scholarly source evaluation in an interactive, workshop-style evening format. Over the four weeks, students critique peer-reviewed nursing literature, develop a formal scholarly paper, complete peer review, and build a professional e-portfolio.
Course Details
- Course: N 370 – Concepts in Scholarly Writing
- Credits: 3.0
- Term: Fall 2026
- Dates: Approximately Sept. 9 – Oct. 1, 2026 (dates subject to change)
- Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Format: On-ground
- Location: 2345 E. 8th Street, Suites 112 & 113, National City, CA 91950
- Hours: 8 sessions / 48 contact hours
Compensation
- Flat stipend of $3,000 for the course
- Covers instruction, preparation, grading, writing conferences, and office hours
- Paid as a temporary part-time W-2 employee
- Responsibilities
- Teach eight 6-hour evening sessions using a program-provided syllabus, instructor plan, and worksheets
- Instruct APA 7th edition and scholarly source evaluation
- Facilitate in-class drafting, peer review, and one-on-one writing conferences
- Provide rubric-based feedback and hold office hours
- Maintain attendance and grade records
- Submit final grades on schedule
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution
- At least 15 graduate semester credit hours (or equivalent) in scholarly writing, composition, rhetoric, or a closely related writing discipline
- Demonstrated APA 7th edition proficiency and experience evaluating peer-reviewed literature
- Prior college-level teaching or structured adult-education experience
- Comfort teaching in an evening/workshop format using a learning-management system such as Google Classroom
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate or terminal nursing preparation (MSN, DNP, PhD, EdD), or CNE with documented graduate writing/scholarship coursework
- Experience teaching RN-to-BSN or other post-licensure nursing students
- Scholarly writing, publication, or professional dissemination experience
About The Nurse Academy
The Nurse Academy is a nursing school in National City, CA, preparing practice-ready nurses through rigorous, student-centered instruction.
To Apply
- Resume/CV
- A brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience and qualifications
- Graduate transcripts documenting relevant coursework (unofficial to apply; official required if hired)
- Employment is contingent on verification of credentials and a background check.
The Nurse Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
