Lecturer – BS & MECN Program (Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, or Public Health), 2026-2027
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: See Table [T15F] for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $[89,971]-$[120,910].
Application Deadline
Open date: July 20, 2026 Next review date:Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
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.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications1) 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. Additional qualificationsBRN Instructor Certification Preferred qualifications1) Prior teaching experience 2) National Certification in Clinical Nursing 3) BRN Instructor Certification
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) none Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11183 Help contact:ECuenca@sonnet.ucla.edu