Nursing Didactic Instructor

West Coast University • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

West Coast University is seeking a Nursing Didactic Instructor to teach and support nursing students in a student-centered academic community. The instructor serves as a mentor, role model, and facilitator, providing guidance and academic support while demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching and individual students. The role applies the instructor’s skills and experience to an assigned teaching schedule and contributes to course, curriculum, and program assessment and continuous improvement. Instructors regularly help improve class materials and syllabi within the University’s shared governance culture, use varied teaching methods to support observable student learning outcomes, maintain scholarly activities, and participate in professional growth and service in accordance with University policies. The instructor also advances the University’s commitment to student success and uses resources such as Simulation and Innovation Labs.

When teaching students in a clinical setting, the instructor is responsible for students at clinical facilities, clarifies expectations and placements with students and facility staff, and directs students to preparation resources. The instructor assesses students’ knowledge and skills to support patient safety and quality care, uses pre- and post-conferences to connect weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences, and provides feedback on observed events and overall performance at midterm and the end of the semester.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with online learning management systems.
• Comply with applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations, including state Board of Nursing requirements.
• For clinical RN roles: at least two years of prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• For clinical RN roles: at least one year of experience in the field taught.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Professional nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, role model, and facilitate student learning by providing guidance and academic support.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching and learning process, and individual students.
• Apply skills and experience to the assigned teaching schedule.
• Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment activities through the University’s continuous improvement plan.
• Contribute to improvement of class materials and syllabi within the shared governance culture.
• Use varied teaching methodologies to support observable evidence of prescribed student learning outcomes.
• Maintain scholarly activities.
• Participate in professional growth and service in accordance with University policies.
• Advance the University’s commitment to student success and healthcare professionals.
• Use University technologies and resources, including Simulation and Innovation Labs.
• In clinical settings, assume responsibility for students at clinical facilities and clarify clinical expectations with students.
• Clarify student placements and expectations with clinical facility staff.
• Direct students to available resources for clinical preparation during care-planning time.
• Assess student knowledge and skill levels to support safety and optimal patient care.
• Use pre- and post-conferences to help students share learning experiences and connect theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance immediately after observing an event and on overall performance at midterm and the end of the semester.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level