Adjunct Clinical Teaching Assistant, Pre-Licensure Programs, College of Nursing

About the role

Xavier University is seeking qualified candidates to join our pool of potential adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year. This posting is intended for in-person, part-time, non-tenure-track positions within the Xavier University College of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work at the direction of a faculty member (course coordinator) providing instruction in the laboratory and/or clinical setting.
• Attend and follow the assigned clinical agency orientation and guidelines.
• Must be medically cleared and able to perform to Xavier and hospital(s) policies.
• Facilitate the student’s clinical experience to achieve the objectives of the nursing course.
• Demonstrate the ability to model professional behavior, communicate effectively, and utilize best practice (evidenced based) guidelines in the clinical and/or laboratory setting that reflects current nursing practice/standards.
• Follow Xavier University College of Nursing and the clinical facilities’ policies on protected health information.
• Contribute to the evaluation of the student’s performance by providing timely and constructive feedback to the faculty member (course coordinator/lead) and the student regarding the student's achievement of established objectives, including grading of assignments and completion of evaluation forms.
• Aid and instruct the student in collaborating with nursing and other healthcare professionals during the development of critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to provide safe and effective nursing care.
• Collect pertinent data, analyze the data, identify expected patient outcomes, develop a plan that describes strategies and alternatives to obtain expected outcomes, and implement the identified plan, including coordination of care delivery.

Requirements

• Active RN Ohio Licensure with number(s) clearly listed.
• Two years of employment in the course subject area.
• Preferred: 2 years of employment within the past 5 years (ex: med-surg, mental health, pediatrics, critical care, etc.).
• BSN Degree, MSN preferred (only applicable to positions in the BSN prelicensure program).
• Must demonstrate current certifications, preceptor/orienting experience, annual continuing education, list of graduate courses completed and expected graduation date(s).
• MSN Degree (required for positions in the MIDAS prelicensure program).
• A separate self-disclosed competency of basic nursing skills and procedures may be required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be dedicated to graduate or undergraduate teaching and demonstrate excellence in their field.
• The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.

Skills

• Ability to model professional behavior, communicate effectively, and utilize best practice (evidenced based) guidelines in the clinical and/or laboratory setting.
• Collaboration with nursing and other healthcare professionals.
• Development of critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to provide safe and effective nursing care.
• Data collection, analysis, and implementation of care plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Pay

This posting does not specify pay details. Please refer to the benefits section for more information.

Schedule

This posting does not specify the schedule. Please refer to the benefits section for more information.

Benefits

• Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Contact Information

To ensure consideration, interested and qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University’s website. Please note: This adjunct faculty pool will close on May 30, 2027. If you are not contacted by this time and remain interested in employment with Xavier University, please reapply to a new adjunct pool posting once it becomes available.

About Xavier University

Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer.