Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Nursing

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College is seeking part-time adjunct clinical and laboratory nursing faculty to teach in our Nursing Programs. In-person instruction may occur in day, evening, or weekend sessions across clinical agencies.

Applicants should have a BSN and an active NC RN license, with the ability to complete Board of Nursing requirements within three years of hire. Prior full-time nursing practice experience in clinical areas is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN is required and RN licensure in NC must be attached with application
• NP or advanced credentials not specified; teaching credential not required
• Master’s in Nursing preferred for advanced program settings

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical, laboratory, and simulation sessions as per course documents
• Prepare thoroughly for each instructional hour and maintain lab safety and cleanliness
• Supervise and evaluate student clinical performance
• Maintain clinical experience records and grades per policies
• Contribute to curriculum development and course content
• Attend team meetings and professional activities
• Model professional and ethical nursing behaviors

Skills

Teaching methods

Organization

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Independent work

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

About the Position

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part‑time clinical/laboratory faculty to teach in our Nursing Programs. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective in‑person instruction in assigned courses on a part‑time, temporary basis and may be assigned day, evening, or weekend laboratory and a clinical setting at local clinical agencies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Responsibilities

• Teaches primarily in clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings according to the course document
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Selects learning experiences that facilitate student attainment of course and clinical student learning outcomes
• Selects clinical assignments that correlate with and reinforce learning from the classroom concepts and provide students the ability to apply their knowledge in nursing care situations
• Supervises and evaluates student clinical performance
• Maintains clinical experience records and grades in accordance with institutional and departmental policies
• Supervises use of laboratory equipment safely and proficiently, and leaves the lab neat and restocked upon completion of lab time
• Provides students with opportunity for evaluation of teaching effectiveness
• Assists with ongoing curriculum implementation and evaluation
• Remains up to date on technology and methods of teaching and learning
• Completes annual clinical and agency requirements
• Contributes to the development of course content
• Attends course team meetings, professional meetings, and community activities, as assigned
• Models professional and ethical nursing behaviors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Good organizational skills
• Innovative, creative, motivated, and works well with others
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain records accurately and meet deadlines consistently
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Unofficial transcripts, resume or C.V., and RN licensure number information must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.
• A current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Must be able to complete the educational requirements of the Board of Nursing within three years of hire
• Must have two (2) calendar years of prior full‑time employment, or the equivalent, in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse and must have nursing practice experience in the assigned clinical area

Preferences

• Master of Science in Nursing and teaching experience in a program at or above the level of associate degree nursing