Clinical Instructor - Nursing (part-time)

About the role

Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a comprehensive public university with over 10,000 students. It is one of six state-funded four-year institutions in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU is recognized for its distinctive approach to hands-on learning leading to in-demand careers. The main campus is located in Cheney, near Spokane, with additional programs in downtown Spokane and other locations.

Tribal Land Acknowledgment: At EWU, we acknowledge the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that have historically used the land for fishing and trading. We recognize and honor tribal sovereignty and government-to-government relationships with tribes.

Job Summary

Clinical Instructors report to the School of Nursing (SON) Director. They teach in clinical, laboratory, and simulation environments, collaborating with semester-level faculty to ensure students achieve integrated practicum learning outcomes.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Provide clinical instruction in approved health care settings and the nursing simulation laboratory
• Maintain positive relationships with clinical partners
• Assist with instruction in the nursing skills lab
• Serve as a professional registered nurse role model
• Guide student reflection for practice improvement in post-clinical conferences
• Evaluate student performance and achievement of clinical learning outcomes
• Communicate evaluation with students on a weekly basis
• Complete written evaluations at midterm and final
• Assign pass/fail grades based on objective assessment
• Identify students at risk of not passing; collaborate with course clinical lead, Director of Clinical Education, and other faculty as needed to design remediation plans
• Contribute to clinical site evaluations at the completion of a clinical rotation
• Capstone instructors evaluate clinical preceptors after each capstone course
• Participate in ongoing teaching and learning development activities offered by the SON
• Participate in continuing education to maintain clinical competence in area of expertise
• Maintain knowledge of the BSN curriculum, student policies, and clinical requirements

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching as a clinical instructor
• Master's degree in nursing or Bachelor's degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a health or education-related field
• Unencumbered Washington Registered Nurse license, or eligibility for licensure
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• At least three years recent clinical experience in assigned clinical area
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that supports the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and the public

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years recent clinical experience in assigned clinical area
• Master's level course work in nursing education
• Prior experience teaching in a clinical, laboratory, or simulated learning environment
• Experience working with Canvas or another learning management system

Benefits

Faculty eligibility rules depend on the nature of the appointment. Eligibility for PEBB insurance is contingent on being in an EWU-paid appointment of at least 50% or more.

Conditions of Employment

• The position requires availability and ability to start no later than the date specified in the letter of appointment.
• The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check.
• New employees must comply with EWU's immunization policy and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work.
• Employees must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Salary Information

One Thousand Eight Hundred ($1800) per credit.