Onsite Instructor, Prelicensure Clinical - Alexandria, VA - Part Time

Western Governors University•Alexandria, VA

5d•$39 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Western Governors University (WGU) is hiring an hourly Prelicensure Clinical Instructor for an on-site position in the Alexandria, Virginia region. The instructor serves as a subject matter expert who teaches and mentors students during experiential clinical coursework. The role varies in instructional method, duration, and intensity according to student and facility needs, and works with a team supporting an assigned group of students. Instructors provide specialized guidance in challenging clinical coursework, interact with students individually and in groups, and oversee students’ learning and success in clinical placement settings. The role is paid hourly and biweekly. Employees must accurately and promptly record all hours worked. Instructors support WGU’s mission and program goals by fostering student learning, providing professional role modeling, evaluating clinical work, communicating with students and their coaches or preceptors, and collaborating with university colleagues. The position requires responsiveness to student needs and changing priorities, familiarity with relevant state regulations, and use of technology-based teaching and communication tools. Work is classified as part-time intermittent, with fewer than 30 standard weekly hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing; education is verified.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Unencumbered RN license, including an 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.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal legislative and college accreditation requirements for maintaining role credentials.

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 applicable licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

Teach and mentor students during experiential clinical coursework and provide specialized instruction on challenging clinical work.
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 subject-matter knowledge 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 communicate respectfully with students and WGU community members.
Refer students for remediation or other needs using WGU policies and procedures.
Communicate with students’ assigned coaches or preceptors about student progress and concerns as needed.
Provide final review and approval of students’ clinical time.
Offer proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to support students’ competency development.
Submit electronic clinical student evaluation forms after clinical intensives.
Collaborate with university professionals to promote a positive, student-focused environment.
Respond promptly to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
Maintain working knowledge of relevant state regulations.
Conduct student evaluations in person and remotely.
Support the Health Placement Team in securing clinical partnerships as needed.
Accurately and promptly enter all hours worked.