Adult Health/ Medical-Surgical Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)
About The Position
In this role, the clinical instructor implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession. Teaching is onsite (in clinical setting) with one of our clinical partners. Schedule: most commonly 12-hour rotations (7a-7p) for three to four consecutive days. The clinical instructor assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments, plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals. They evaluate and provide documented feedback to students on their level of performance based on course objectives and are available for remediation of students as required or needed. The instructor orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel. They develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs. The instructor grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner. They may teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator and keep the course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns. The role reports to the dean or assistant dean, with a course coordinator also providing direct oversight.
Requirements
- A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of Texas.
- At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites
- Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
- Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
- Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community
Nice To Haves
- Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives
- Is available for remediation of students as required or needed
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs
- Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
