Instructor Prelicensure Clinical

Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Roanoke, Virginia

Western Governors University is seeking a part‑time, on‑site Clinical Instructor in Roanoke, Virginia. The role involves teaching and mentoring nursing students in experiential clinical coursework.

• Demonstrate commitment, effectiveness, and consistency as a faculty steward of WGU’s mission.
• Serve as a professional role model in communication, ethical comportment, and problem‑solving.
• Provide expertise in an assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Foster student learning through innovative teaching practices, including clinical instruction.
• Respond promptly to meet student needs and communicate professionally with all members of the WGU community.
• Make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
• Communicate with the assigned coach/preceptor to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Provide final review and approval for student clinical time.
• Offer proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
• Use technology‑based teaching and communication platforms to aid student development of competencies.
• Submit electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after completion of clinical intensive.
• Collaborate with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student‑obsessed atmosphere.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.
• Conduct both in‑person and remote methods of student evaluation.

• Master’s degree in nursing; education is verified.
• Two years minimum nursing experience.
• Unencumbered RN license and active license in the designated state.
• State and federal legislative requirements and college accreditation requirements may apply to maintain the necessary credentialing for this role.

• 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.

Hourly, bi‑weekly. Pay range $37.64 – $56.49. Grade:
Faculty 507.

Part‑time, intermittent position (less than 30 SWH). Eligible for mental healthcare, retirement savings plan, wellbeing program, prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.