Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Dayton, Ohio

Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Dayton, Ohio

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Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade:
Faculty 507, Pay Range: $37.64 – $56.49.

This position is located ONSITE in Dayton, Ohio. The job requires a combination of remote and onsite work.

Prelicensure Clinical Instructors (Hourly) are subject matter experts who teach and mentor students when engaged in experiential clinical coursework; in a remote/onsite environment. This faculty position varies in the type, length, and intensity of instructional methods and is based upon student and facility needs. The Clinical Instructor works on a team to support an assigned group of students and offers specialized instruction on challenging experiential/clinical coursework.

Faculty interacts with students in both group and one‑on‑one settings. The Clinical Instructor ensures students are successful within their clinical placement setting as they oversee clinical learning.

This role is paid hourly and bi‑weekly. The employee will be required to enter all hours worked in an accurate and timely manner.

• Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Serve as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem‑solving.
• Provide expertise in an assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in their field.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and participate in, the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program.
• Foster students’ learning through innovative teaching practices, including how to perform duties in the clinical setting.
• Respond with urgency to meet student needs and communicate professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
• Make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
• Communicate with the student’s assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Provide final review and approval for student’s clinical time.
• Offer proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
• Use technology‑based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the 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.
• Be responsible for responding with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.
• Conduct both in‑person and/or remote methods of student evaluation.

• Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
• Capacity for self‑motivation and working independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
• Must comply with site‑specific orientation and onboarding requirements.
• Problem‑solving skills: investigate appropriate resources and involve partners when appropriate;…