Clinical Instructor

UConn Careers • Storrs, CT

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About The Position

The University of Connecticut, School of Nursing is seeking applications to fill two full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Clinical Instructor positions at our Storrs campus. Under the direction of the Director for Pre-licensure Programs, clinical faculty members are responsible for: teaching undergraduate students, advising, supervising pre-licensure students in clinical work, apprising each student of his or her clinical performance on a regular basis, conducting evaluations of individual student’s clinical performance via impromptu meetings and planned evaluation conferences, evaluating student’s written work, and participating in campus laboratory teaching experiences. Clinical Instructors act as a liaison to clinical agencies, sharing clinical expectations and course syllabi with relevant agency staff, and addressing and initiating action when required for student/agency issues that arise. Clinical Instructors are expected to participate in faculty and assigned committee meetings when these meetings do not conflict with planned teaching which also includes pre and post semester time frames. UConn’s School of Nursing is among the top Nursing Schools nationwide. Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current Connecticut RN license (valid as of the date of hire).
• Three to five years of clinical experience.
• Three or more years of experience teaching undergraduate students in clinical settings.
• Experience evaluating student performance in clinical training settings.
• Experience developing effective working relationships with hospitals, clinics, and other community partners.
• Completion of required health indicators (MMR titers, TB status, Hepatitis B, and others as required by clinical agencies) and CPR certification at the time of employment.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials.
• Current multistate compact license , specifically the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Three or more years of experience working as a medical/surgical RN.
• Experience managing and directing “group” clinical training for students in baccalaureate nursing programs.
• Previous teaching experience in an institution of higher education.
• Experience with a wide range of educational strategies.
• Current experience with direct patient care in healthcare institutions and/or community settings.

Responsibilities

• teaching undergraduate students
• advising
• supervising pre-licensure students in clinical work
• apprising each student of his or her clinical performance on a regular basis
• conducting evaluations of individual student’s clinical performance via impromptu meetings and planned evaluation conferences
• evaluating student’s written work
• participating in campus laboratory teaching experiences
• act as a liaison to clinical agencies, sharing clinical expectations and course syllabi with relevant agency staff, and addressing and initiating action when required for student/agency issues that arise
• participate in faculty and assigned committee meetings when these meetings do not conflict with planned teaching which also includes pre and post semester time frames

Benefits

• The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.
• For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees