Nursing - Clinical Adjunct Professor
Role Overview
The Clinical Instructor provides direct supervision of nursing students during clinical rotations, supports their learning, and collaborates with faculty to ensure curriculum quality and student success.
Essential Job Functions
Clinical Supervision: Supervise students in one or more nursing areas such as Fundamentals, OB, Maternal/Child, Pharmacology, Medical/Surgical, Pediatrics, Mental Health/Lifespan Development, Community Health, and Leadership Development.
Skills Assistance & Tutoring: Provide regular hands-on skills training and academic support to students.
Curriculum Collaboration: Work with nursing faculty to develop, evaluate, and improve course content, learning support, and assessments.
Student Retention & Success: Implement and evaluate strategies to improve student retention and academic performance.
Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge and skills, complete a teaching portfolio, and hold relevant professional certifications.
Commitment to Diversity: Make meaningful connections with a diverse student body in a career college environment.
Event & Committee Participation: Serve on campus committees and attend campus events.
Qualifications
Education: Master Degree in Nursing and unencumbered Nursing License required.
Licensure: Current New York State RN license required.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in the nursing field.
Teaching Background: Successful instruction in a higher education setting preferred.
Technical Skills: Working knowledge of computer software (email, Microsoft Word, etc.).
Soft Skills: Strong team player demonstrated commitment to professional development and student success.
Work Environment
Schedule: Part-time, day, evening, and/or weekend clinical hours at college designated location.
Employer
Career-focused, private, nonprofit college serving healthcare and other fields.
Pay
Contact Hour Range: $55 to $65 per contact hour.