Maternal OB Clinical Nursing Instructor

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University has a 130‑year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse health‑care professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited university is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations, online post‑licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

The College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, public‑health certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more mberlain.edu. Chamberlain Care® is a guiding principle to provide excellence in care to self, colleagues, patients, and all. If you are ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today.

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part‑Time Clinical Nursing Faculty to teach with our BSN Nursing program. You will mentor BSN students in person at an inpatient clinical setting in the Des Moines, Iowa area. By connecting classroom learning and simulations with real‑world patient care, you help students become confident, high‑quality nurses.

No teaching experience required; nurses with solid clinical experience and a completed MSN are encouraged to apply.

• Schedule is determined based on course need and the clinical specialty for each 8‑week session.
• Typically, clinical instructors are scheduled for 3‑4 consecutive 12‑hour shifts, occurring over 1‑2 weeks per session.

Students will demonstrate nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient healthcare center. The course focuses on family‑centered approaches to maternal/newborn care and incorporates health promotion and wellness. Topics include normal experience, high‑risk factors, complications, and alterations of the child‑bearing cycle.

• Teaching and Curriculum Implementation
  • Implement the College’s philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service.
  • Assume responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
  • Plan clinical experiences and provide direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students.
• Student Evaluation and Support
  • Develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with students’ knowledge base, skill competency, and individual learning needs.
  • Evaluate and provide documented feedback on performance to students based on course objectives.
  • Be available for remediation of students as required.
  • Correct and return homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
• Clinical Coordination
  • Orient and maintain current knowledge related to clinical site policies, procedures, and expectations with assistance of clinical site personnel.
  • Develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with students’ knowledge base, skill competency, and individual learning needs.
  • Maintain visibility while staying available to staff and students at the clinical site.
• Program and College Development
  • Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
  • Participate in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and departmental and campus policies.
  • May teach simulation/skills lab and/or didactic course content under supervision of the course coordinator.
• Professionalism and Collaboration
  • Serve as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students.
  • Utilize relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win‑win negotiation.
  • Work with college administration, staff, and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
  • Comply with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
  • Keep the course coordinator informed of all student and…