Clinical Nursing Instructor

Position Information

Job Title:

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Posting Number: 2690

Job Schedule:

Full Time

Job Shift: Day, Evening, Varied

OCR Code / Classification: 2 - Instructor - Faculty

Work Location:

Main Campus

The Clinical Nursing Instructor in Health Sciences will be an essential part of a diverse team committed to managing variable staffing demands within clinical settings. In this full‑time clinical role, the nurse will serve as a dedicated clinical travel faculty member overseeing teaching assignments in clinical settings.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
  
  Note:
  
  degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Must hold a current, unrestricted North Carolina license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Prior to or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to the assignment. (
  
  Note:
  
  Documentation criteria are per the North Carolina Board of Nursing).
• Must maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.
• Have current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse (and the licensed practical nurse).
• Understand and be committed to the unique nature and role of the college – high-priority scheduling.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to different work settings.

• Master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in nursing education.
• Teaching experience.
• Clinical Teaching or Student Preceptor experience.

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the program coordinator and approved by the director and dean.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful instructional activities that maximize student outcomes.
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC-approved competencies.
• Fulfill the duties of clinical instructor in the supervision of students as applicable.
• Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.
• Meet with students regarding academic progress.
• Provide timely, mid-semester, and final semester evaluations on student performance.
• Attend mandatory program update meetings for clinical adjunct faculty at the beginning of each semester.
• Participate in orientation/training to meet compliance requirements.
• Take responsibility for instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student performance.
• Provide timely feedback, grades, and submit clinical paperwork indicating student progress.

• Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.

• Guide students in completing their clinical objectives.
• Assist with evaluating student's clinical performance.
• Enforce all program rules and regulations consistently and fairly, without discrimination or favoritism.
• Provide perceptive input/feedback to the program faculty on how to enhance the learning environment of the clinical sessions for the students.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required College records including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.
• Utilize evidenced-based practices in the clinical setting.
• Conduct clinical evaluations to assess student performance and maintain records.
• Guide students through practical experiences, applying nursing theory and techniques in clinical settings.
• Adhere to College policies and contribute to curriculum development and teaching techniques.

• Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the director and dean, and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities.
• Maintain…