Part Time Nursing Clinical Instructor

Position Information

Position Title:

Part Time Nursing Clinical Instructor

Position Category:
Faculty

Position Status: FLSA Exempt

Department:
Nursing

Working Hours:

Varies

SUNY Niagara has an immediate need for part-time Nursing Instructors to teach in clinical areas of fundamentals (nursing home) 6.5 hours per week, Ortho/Neuro 12.5 hours per week, Pediatrics 12.5 hours per week lower level Maternity and lower level Medical Surgical in a Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program. The clinical assignments will be held once per week either with a 6 hour lab or a 12 hour lab.

NUR 211 (12.5 hour clinical day)

6am-6:30pm

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday

Content area is:
Ortho/Neuro

NUR 111 (6.5 hour clinical day)

7am-1:30pm or 2pm-8:30pm

LTC setting

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday

This is for our freshman students centered on basic nursing

Remuneration for this position will be: $903 per lab hour. This position is an exempt position and the compensation earned for the semester would be $5,418 for a 6 hour clinical rotation or $10,836 for a 12 hour clinical rotation. Paid orientation to teaching, responsibilities will be provided. Individuals with current clinical proficiency and/or teaching experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Selected candidates may apply when applicable for a possible scholarship to earn a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education.

• Supervise and instruct nursing students in clinical settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health environments
• Provide direct oversight as students perform nursing care, ensuring safe and competent practice in accordance with program objectives and facility policies
• Demonstrate clinical procedures and model professional nursing behavior
• Evaluate students’ clinical performance through observation, discussion, and review of written work
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to promote learning and professional development
• Communicate regularly with course coordinators and full-time nursing faculty to ensure consistency in teaching and evaluation methods
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and evaluation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Nursing, Physical, & Allied Health

Ability to work with, and teach a diverse student population. Ability to speak in front of groups of people. Must be able to effectively communicate with students, co-workers, supervisors and the campus community. Must be able to develop, prepare and present information. Must able to operate computers. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s of Science degree with a major in Nursing
• Masters of Science degree in Nursing. If candidate does not currently have a MSN must be either currently enrolled in a MSN program or intend on in enrolling within the academic year.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Recent (within 5 years) acute care experience.

In exceptional circumstances, candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN ) may be appointed to a clinical instructor role on a limited-term basis if they:

• Currently licensed and practicing as a Registered Nurse in the clinical specialty area assigned;
• Has demonstrated experience precepting, mentoring, or orienting new nurses or nursing students; and
• Commits to enrolling in an accredited MSN program within an agreed-upon timeframe.

Master’s of Science degree with a major in Nursing.

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are…