Instructor Prelicensure Clinical

Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Dayton, Ohio

Apply for the Instructor Prelicensure Clinical role at Western Governors University. We are driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency‑based degree programs and committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student‑focused professionals. Your role will help students graduate and create a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

Salary Range
Grade:
Faculty 507
Pay Range: $37.64 - $56.49 /hour

• This position is located ON‑SITE in Dayton, Ohio.
• Prelicensure Clinical Instructors (Hourly) are subject‑matter experts who teach and mentor students during experiential clinical coursework in remote/onsite environments.
• The role varies in instructional methods based on student and facility needs and has a team component to support an assigned group of students.
• Faculty interacts with students in both group and one‑on‑one settings and ensures student success within their clinical placement setting.

• Act as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Serve as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem‑solving.
• Provide expertise in an assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Undergo the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program.
• Foster student learning through innovative teaching practices, including clinical duties.
• Respond with urgency to meet student needs and communicate professionally and respectfully.
• Makes appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
• Communicate with the student's assigned coach/preceptor regarding progress and concerns.
• Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time.
• Offer proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
• Use technology‑based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in competency development.
• Submit electronic clinical student evaluation forms after completion of clinical intensive.
• Collaborate with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student‑obsessed atmosphere.
• Respond urgently to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant state regulations.
• Conduct both in‑person and remote methods of student evaluation.

• Work well under stress and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivation and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
• Compliance with site‑specific orientation and onboarding requirements.
• Problem‑solving skills: investigate resources, involve partners, assess barriers, focus on important outcomes.
• Interpersonal skills: considerate, respectful, unbiased, proactive conflict management, open feedback.
• Accuracy: employ broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes, investigate beyond assumptions.
• Adaptability: adjust behavior and communication style to meet diverse needs.
• Reliability: accountable, consistent with words, follow through, demonstrate integrity.
• Attitude: commitment, personal growth, self‑motivation, inspiration to others, constructive honesty.
• Initiative: self‑directed, bias for action, improvement focus, keen interest in students and organization.

Minimum:

• MSN degree and current, unencumbered license.
• Two years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise in job‑relevant content or practice area.

Preferred:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in a specific content area.
• Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students.
• Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications.
• Prior experience in clinical teaching/nursing education.

• Master’s degree in nursing;
  Education verified.
• Two years minimum nursing experience.
• History of continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem‑solving and collaboration.
• Unencumbered RN license…