Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Department of Nursing

Otterbein University, Department of Nursing is seeking applications for individuals to serve as adjunct (part-time) clinical faculty as need arises for the 2026-2027 academic year (August - May) in Pediatric Nursing, Mother-Infant Nursing, High Acuity Nursing, and Medical/Surgical Nursing. Availability is dependent on operational needs including enrollment and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to undergraduate nursing students in relation to BSN program objectives.
• Plan and supervise student clinical learning experiences.
• Assess student progress.
• Engage in intentional communication with the Course Coordinator.
• Record and report as required by the Department of Nursing.
• Attend meetings.
• Be on campus in Westerville, Ohio for hiring, orientation, and course meetings.
• Be on site at clinical placement facilities located in central Ohio.

These positions are hired for about 8 hours per week for 16 weeks per semester and may be day or evening shifts depending on placements given by clinical partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two years (24 months full-time equivalent) of clinical nursing experience in the United States.
• A current unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license or the ability to obtain one prior to the start of appointment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in nursing.
• Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Critical Care RN Certification.
• Certification as a Nurse Educator by the National League for Nursing (NLN).

Pay

Compensation is a salaried rate for each semester commensurate with the highest achieved nursing degree.

Offers for positions as adjunct clinical instructor are contingent on successful completion of Department of Nursing health requirements, including, but not limited to:

• Proof of compliance for up-to-date immunizations/vaccines.
• Proof of AHA BLS certification (CPR).
• A background check.
• Receipt of an official transcript of highest nursing degree if not earned from Otterbein University.