Onsite Instructor, Prelicensure Clinical - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - Part Time

About the role

WGU is a university that has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. The university is committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. This faculty position varies in the type, length, and intensity of instructional methods and is based upon student and facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency
• Serve as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem-solving
• Provide expertise in an assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in their field
• Foster students' learning through innovative teaching practices
• Respond with urgency to meet student needs and communicate professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community
• Make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures
• Communicate with the student's assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns
• Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time
• Offer proactive support and outreach to assigned students
• Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies
• Submit electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after completion of clinical intensive
• Collaborate with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere
• Respond with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations
• Conduct both in-person and remote methods of student evaluation

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing; Education is verified
• Two years minimum Nursing experience
• Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration
• Unencumbered RN license
• Active, unencumbered license in designated state

Skills

• Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines
• Capacity for self-motivation and working independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Aptitude for learning innovative technology
• Must comply with site specific orientation and onboarding requirements
• Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important
• Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure

Pay

Pay Range: $38.79 - $58.17. This role is paid hourly and bi-weekly.

Schedule

This is a part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 standard weekly hours) that may be eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.