Clinical Instructor-Nursing

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high‑quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

• Employment Type:
  
  Part‑Time, Clinical Instructor
• Hours:
  
  Up to 17 hours per week
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Continuous Recruitment
• Work Location:
  
  CT State CC – Multiple campuses
• Work Modality:
  On site (Position is not remote)
• Courses:
  Nursing (ADN/ASN), Practical Nursing Certificate

The College is seeking clinical instructors who are passionate about inspiring and teaching the next generation of Nursing Students. Whether you’re recently retired, exploring a career change, or eager to teach, CT State offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while earning a great wage. We invite you to join us in preparing students to meet their goals.

Under the direction of Program Director, the clinical educational assistant is responsible for the supervision, instruction, and evaluation of nursing students in clinical agencies and laboratory settings:

• Clinical practicum administration
  • Establish and maintain appropriate records for each student.
  • Conduct or oversee clinical competency examinations, monitor student progress, and maintain comprehensive records of performance.
  • Conferring with and advising students on their clinical performance and progress.
• Clinical instruction
  • Adhere to clinical instruction guidelines consistent with the assigned program’s didactic and clinical instructional content.
  • Conduct and oversee clinical demonstrations and lab sessions.
  • Maintain the quality of clinical instruction and its conformance to accreditation standards.
  • Teach in accordance with approved course description, learning outcomes, and schedule.

Nursing
:
Master’s degree in Nursing with two or more years of clinical experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience that is equivalent and in compliance with the State Board of Nursing regulations and program accreditation standards.

Practical Nursing
:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with three or more years of clinical teaching experience; must be working toward a master’s degree within four years.

Successful candidates must possess:

• An unencumbered nursing license to practice in Connecticut.
• Proficiency in the skills and knowledge related to the assigned area of nursing practice.
• Experience in clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation.
• Use of various assessment methods to evaluate student performance in clinical settings.
• Comprehensive familiarity with accreditation standards in the assigned discipline.
• Evidence of compliance with all clinical placement requirements, including background and toxicology screenings.
• Compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Additional qualifications may be requested as relevant to the academic department.

The physical demands of this position mirror those of a practicing nurse: standing for extended periods, lifting, moving, and manipulating patients and equipment, and responding quickly to emergencies. Incumbents travel to multiple clinical instruction sites and must be able to drive or arrange alternative transportation.

$105.86 hourly

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