Onsite Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Twin Falls, ID - Part Time
About The Position
The Onsite Instructor Prelicensure Clinical is an hourly faculty role based in the Twin Falls, Idaho region. The instructor teaches and mentors students during experiential clinical coursework, with instructional methods varying according to student and facility needs. Working on a team, the instructor supports an assigned group of students, provides specialized instruction for challenging clinical coursework, and interacts with students individually and in groups. The instructor oversees clinical learning and helps students succeed in their clinical placements. The role includes both in-person and remote student evaluation methods. This is a part-time, intermittent position classified as working fewer than 30 standard weekly hours. Compensation is hourly and paid bi-weekly; employees must accurately and promptly record all hours worked. The stated pay range is $38.79–$58.17 per hour. The instructor serves WGU’s mission and program goals, provides current subject-matter expertise, models professional communication and ethical conduct, and fosters learning through innovative teaching practices. The role includes student outreach and support, communication with coaches or preceptors about student progress, review and approval of clinical hours, submission of electronic clinical evaluations, and collaboration with university colleagues. The instructor follows WGU policies and relevant state regulations, responds to changing priorities and deadlines, and may support the Health Placement Team in securing clinical partnerships.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing; education is verified.
- At least two years of nursing experience.
- Unencumbered RN license and active, unencumbered license in the designated state.
- Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem-solving and collaboration.
- Ability to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
- Capacity for self-motivation and independent work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
- Ability to comply with site-specific orientation and onboarding requirements.
- Relevant state and federal legislative and college accreditation requirements may apply to maintaining the required credentials.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate or terminal degree in a specific content area.
- Strong experience with distance education and distance-learning students.
- Prior experience in clinical teaching or nursing education.
- Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications.
Responsibilities
- Teach and mentor students engaged in experiential clinical coursework, providing specialized instruction based on student and facility needs.
- Support an assigned group of students and oversee their learning and success in clinical placement settings.
- Serve as a professional role model in communication, ethical conduct, and problem-solving.
- Maintain current expertise in the assigned content area and participate in implementing program philosophy and goals.
- Foster student learning through innovative teaching practices, including instruction on performing duties in clinical settings.
- Respond promptly and professionally to student needs and make appropriate referrals for remediation or other support under WGU policies and procedures.
- Communicate with students’ assigned coaches or preceptors as needed about student progress and concerns.
- Provide proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
- Review and approve students’ clinical time.
- Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to support students’ competency development.
- Submit electronic clinical student evaluation forms after clinical intensives are completed.
- Conduct student evaluations in person and/or remotely.
- Collaborate with university professionals to promote a positive, student-focused environment.
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant state regulations and respond to changing requirements, priorities, and deadlines.
- Accurately and promptly record all hours worked.
- As needed, support the Health Placement Team in securing clinical partnerships.
Benefits
- May be eligible for mental healthcare, a retirement savings plan, a wellbeing program, prorated paid holidays, and accrued sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
