Nursing Clinical Educator; Part-Time

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Part Time Nursing Clinical Instructor

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Position Status

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary

Department

Department Nursing

Working Hours

Working Hours Varies

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking 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.

Typical Work Activities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.