Adjunct Clinical Faculty Jobs

Adjunct Clinical Faculty jobs are open across higher education, healthcare systems, and community colleges, from entry-level instructors to experienced clinicians with advanced credentials, with specializations in nursing, allied health, and medical education. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles154+
Top stateArizona
Top employerGrand Canyon University
Top cityTucson, AZ
Work type83% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Adjunct Faculty - Respiratory Care Clinical Instructor
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Adjunct Faculty - Respiratory Care Clinical Instructor
Methodist Health System - NE and IA
Omaha, Nebraska
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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Adjunct Faculty Nursing - Clinical
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Adjunct Faculty Nursing - Clinical
Connors State College
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Corporate Training
Higher Education
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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Adjunct Faculty - Graduate Nursing PMHNP (Clinical)
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Adjunct Faculty - Graduate Nursing PMHNP (Clinical)
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Remote
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
501-1,000

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Adjunct Clinical Faculty – Graduate Nursing – FNP Online
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Adjunct Clinical Faculty – Graduate Nursing – FNP Online
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, Massachusetts
Corporate Training
Higher Education
Teaching & Instruction
Master's degree in nursing
501-1,000

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Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Faculty - Acupuncture
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Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Faculty - Acupuncture
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, Massachusetts
Corporate Training
Higher Education
Teaching & Instruction
Doctoral degree
501-1,000

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Adjunct Clinical Faculty Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Grand Canyon University33
  • Galen College of Nursing12
  • Arizona College8
  • UC San Diego6
  • BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct clinical faculty jobs.

  • Active, unencumbered clinical license in the relevant state
  • Master's degree in nursing, allied health, or a related clinical field
  • Minimum two years of recent direct patient care experience
  • Experience supervising or precepting students in clinical settings
  • Knowledge of program accreditation standards such as ACEN or CAAHEP
  • Proficiency with learning management systems used for course delivery

Tips for Your Adjunct Clinical Faculty Job Search

Tailor your CV for clinical teaching

Adjunct clinical faculty roles require a CV, not a resume. Lead with your licensure, clinical hours, and any prior teaching appointments before listing work history. Committees scan for active credentials first, so keep that section at the top.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists adjunct clinical faculty openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by clinical specialty and program type

Filter openings by your specialty area, whether that is nursing, respiratory therapy, or surgical technology, and by program accreditation status. Schools with ACEN- or NLNAC-accredited programs often require specific clinical backgrounds that align with what you already hold.

Document your clinical hours precisely

Many programs require a minimum number of recent clinical practice hours to satisfy accreditor standards. List your hours by setting and date range so hiring coordinators can verify compliance without requesting clarification. Vague entries slow down review.

Prepare a teaching philosophy statement before applying

Most adjunct clinical faculty applications ask for a brief teaching philosophy. Draft a one-page version before you start applying so you can customize it quickly. Ground it in your direct patient-care experience and how that informs your approach to student supervision.

Ask about site coordination in the interview

Many adjunct clinical roles require you to coordinate directly with clinical placement sites, not just teach in a classroom. Ask hiring managers how site relationships are managed and what your role is in scheduling rotations. This signals readiness and surfaces workload expectations early.

Adjunct Clinical Faculty Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most adjunct clinical facultys?

Grand Canyon University, Galen College of Nursing, and Arizona College are hiring the most adjunct clinical facultys right now, with openings concentrated in Arizona, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community college systems and regional universities with active nursing and allied health programs tend to post the highest volume of openings.

How many adjunct clinical faculty jobs are remote?

About 17% of adjunct clinical faculty openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical instruction. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are didactic course instruction, simulation lab coordination, and curriculum development roles that do not require direct bedside student supervision.

How do you become a adjunct clinical faculty?

Start by earning a graduate degree in your clinical discipline, since most programs require at least a master's. Maintain an active clinical license and log recent direct patient care hours that meet your state's and program's minimums. Seek out preceptorship or student supervision experience in your current clinical role, then apply to adjunct postings that align with your specialty and setting.

How do you get hired as an adjunct clinical faculty with little or no teaching experience?

Emphasize your preceptor and mentorship experience from clinical practice, since hiring committees recognize that supervising students in a hospital or clinic is close to classroom instruction. Apply to programs in your direct specialty where your clinical credentials carry more weight. Offer to co-teach or assist an existing faculty member as a pathway to building a formal teaching record before moving to a solo assignment.

What does the adjunct clinical faculty interview process look like?

Most programs begin with a phone or video screening conducted by a department chair or program director, focused on your clinical background and licensure status. A second round typically involves a committee interview where you may be asked to describe your teaching approach or walk through how you would handle a student performance issue in a clinical setting. Some schools also request a brief sample lesson or teaching demonstration before making an offer.

Where can I find and apply to adjunct clinical faculty jobs?

You can find and apply to adjunct clinical faculty jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your clinical specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New postings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to openings as soon as they appear.

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