Clinical Nursing Instructor Jobs in California

Clinical Nursing Instructor jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in academic medical centers, community college nursing programs, and large health system education departments, with openings at every level from clinical teaching associate through program director. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where institutions like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and the California State University system maintain ongoing demand. Simulation education, obstetrics, and critical care are the most consistently sought specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerSuccess Education Colleges
Top cityWest Covina, CA
Cities hiring7
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialCPR Certification

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Vocational Nursing Clinical (Substitute) Instructor - West Covina AM or PM
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Vocational Nursing Clinical (Substitute) Instructor - West Covina AM or PM
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West Covina, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
11-50

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Adjunct RN Mental Health Clinical Instructor - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing -WC
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Adjunct RN Mental Health Clinical Instructor - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing -WC
Success Education Colleges
West Covina, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$55 - $60/hr
PALS Certification
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Registered Nursing (Mental Health) Clinical Instructor - GCC
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Registered Nursing (Mental Health) Clinical Instructor - GCC
Success Education Colleges
West Covina, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
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Adjunct RN (Pediatrics) Clinical Instructor - Friday PM - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - West Covina
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Adjunct RN (Pediatrics) Clinical Instructor - Friday PM - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - West Covina
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West Covina, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
11-50

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Vocational Nursing Clinical (Substitute) Instructor - GCC AM or PM
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Vocational Nursing Clinical (Substitute) Instructor - GCC AM or PM
Success Education Colleges
Glendale, California
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor of Science
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Clinical Nursing Instructor Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

West Covina
7 jobs
Ontario
4 jobs
Pomona
1 job
Antioch
1 job
Redding
1 job
Glendale
1 job
Los Angeles
1 job

Clinical Nursing Instructor Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Success Education Colleges
Success Education Colleges8 open roles
American Career College
American Career College4 open roles
Carrington College
Carrington College1 open role

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nursing instructor jobs across California.

  • Active California Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Board of Registered Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, master's degree in nursing or education strongly preferred
  • Minimum one to two years of recent clinical practice in a relevant specialty area
  • Experience teaching or precepting nursing students in a clinical or simulation setting
  • Familiarity with California Board of Registered Nursing regulations governing nursing education programs
  • Current BLS certification and any specialty certification relevant to the teaching area

Clinical Nursing Instructor Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical nursing instructor in California?

You must hold an active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most California community colleges and university nursing programs also require a master's degree in nursing or a health-related field, plus documented clinical experience in the specialty you will teach. Public community colleges have additional hiring criteria set by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, so candidates should review those standards as well.

How much do clinical nursing instructors make in California?

Clinical nursing instructors in California earn a median of about $81,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,840 for the lowest 10% to over $164,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical nursing instructors in California?

Employers hiring clinical nursing instructors in California right now include Success Education Colleges, American Career College, and Carrington College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and one of the largest public community college networks in the country means consistent year-round demand across both clinical and classroom instructor roles.

Which California cities have the most clinical nursing instructor jobs?

West Covina, Ontario, and Pomona have the most clinical nursing instructor openings in California. Los Angeles and the Bay Area lead because of their high concentration of research hospitals, nursing schools, and large health systems, while Sacramento's role as a regional healthcare hub and home to major state university campuses drives consistent hiring there as well.

Are there remote clinical nursing instructor jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical nursing instructor roles are inherently hands-on, requiring direct supervision of students in hospital units, skills labs, or simulation centers, which limits remote options significantly. About 0% of clinical nursing instructor openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in curriculum development, online theory courses, or administrative education coordinator functions rather than direct clinical teaching.

How can I get hired as a clinical nursing instructor in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a bedside clinical role into a part-time adjunct or per-diem clinical faculty position, which most California community colleges and CSU campuses post regularly and use to build their instructor pipeline. Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health both run internal nurse educator development programs that experienced staff nurses can apply to without prior formal teaching history. Earning a certification from the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator, even as a candidate, gives applicants a visible edge in California program searches.

Where can I find and apply to clinical nursing instructor jobs in California?

You can find and apply to clinical nursing instructor jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that fit your specialty and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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