Adjunct Nursing Program Clinical Instructor

Duties

• Facilitate student learning in clinical settings
• Ensure safe and effective patient care experiences
• Promote the integration of nursing theory into clinical practice
• Mentor students
• Evaluate clinical performance
• Foster professional behaviors consistent with nursing standards
• Support the Nursing Program through high-quality clinical instruction and supervision
• Teach assignments in areas of medical surgical, psychiatric, or maternal/child nursing
• Based upon an hourly wage, fulfill duties including preparation, instruction, evaluation, counseling, and grading
• Perform evening and weekend instruction as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Nursing and a current New Mexico License or eligibility to obtain one
• A minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in medical surgical nursing or specialty area
• A demonstrated commitment to the community college and nursing philosophy of education
• An appreciation for and understanding of the unique needs of students in both academic and vocational disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing recommended

Background

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, it is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution offering certificates and associate degrees to meet regional needs and prepare students for transfer to other colleges or universities. The college collaborates with local high schools for Early College and Dual Credit programs. It enjoys strong community support and has received several grants, including $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.

The college employs 40 full-time faculty, 48 adjunct faculty, and 102 staff members. It offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and college tuition reimbursement. For more information, visit SENMC's website.

Purpose And Scope

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) seeks a qualified and student-centered Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor to support the Nursing Program through high-quality clinical instruction and supervision. This position is responsible for preparing competent, entry-level nurses by mentoring students, evaluating clinical performance, and fostering professional behaviors consistent with nursing standards.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Organize and monitor work processes
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Established leadership skills including managing stakeholder groups and collaborating with partners
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing, and presenting to groups and individuals
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Overtime Eligibility

This position is not eligible for benefits.