Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Clinical Instructor
About The Position
The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the overall effectiveness of clinical experiences and has primary responsibility for preparing and teaching clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses. The position works with the Lead Clinical Faculty, Clinical Coordinator, and Program Director and is campus-based. The instructor supervises and evaluates students in clinical and related learning settings, supports students who experience clinical performance problems, and helps ensure students understand course outcomes and expectations. The role also includes preparing course materials, assisting with syllabus creation, and being available to students through office hours or small-group sessions. The instructor is expected to maintain professional and ethical standards and fulfill the teaching hours and scheduled responsibilities specified in the employment contract.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of experience in the clinical specialty area.
- Three to five years of bedside experience.
- Current knowledge in the area of clinical practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
- Outstanding conflict-resolution skills.
- Demonstrated time-management and detail-oriented skills.
- Computer-based skills, including software, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Medical-surgical experience preferred.
- Membership in a professional association related to the area of instruction preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and similar course or graduation requirements.
- Counsel students with identified clinical performance problems or refer them to appropriate resources.
- Debrief and evaluate students in clinical practice, observations, and field experiences.
- Teach the hours and courses specified in the employment contract and fulfill them during the stated time periods.
- Attend clinical sessions, office hours, meetings, and other scheduled responsibilities at the designated times.
- Explain course learning outcomes and objectives so students understand expectations.
- Assist the Lead Clinical Faculty with creating the course or clinical syllabus.
- Create engaging, understandable course materials that support achievement of course learning outcomes.
- Be available during office hours or small-group sessions to help students understand course content and clinical scenarios.
- Maintain high moral and ethical standards as an educator, nursing professional, and community member.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
