Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

University of New England; Maine; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New England is seeking a Clinical Nursing Instructor to provide clinical supervision and instruction to undergraduate pre-licensure nursing students, guiding the development of clinical judgment and professional behaviors aligned with course objectives and evidence-based practice standards.

The role involves supervising rotations, facilitating learning across acute and specialty settings, and delivering ongoing feedback.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
• Current Maine RN license.
• Recent clinical experience in acute care and/or skilled nursing (past 5 years).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Ability to meet clinical site health, vaccination, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to meet physical and functional role expectations (lifting up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct students during clinical rotations (4–8 per group).
• Facilitate learning across acute care, pediatrics, maternity, mental health, and skilled nursing settings.
• Assign patient experiences aligned with course objectives.
• Plan and lead pre-brief and post-clinical conferences.
• Provide ongoing formative feedback to support student development.
• Complete midterm and final clinical evaluations with course faculty.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Student instruction

Clinical feedback

Rotation planning

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

The Clinical Nursing Instructor provides clinical supervision and instruction to undergraduate pre‑licensure nursing students, promoting development of clinical judgment and professional behaviors aligned with course objectives, program outcomes, and evidence‑based practice standards.

About the University of New England

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one‑of‑a‑kind study‑abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands‑on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct students (4-8 per group depending on site) during assigned clinical rotations. Rotations are 8-10 hour shifts depending on location.
• Facilitate student learning in acute care (medical‑surgical), specialty (pediatrics, maternity, mental health), and/or skilled nursing settings.
• Assign patient experiences that align with course objectives and clinical requirements.
• Plan and lead pre‑brief and post‑clinical conferences.
• Provide ongoing formative feedback to support student development.
• Complete midterm and final clinical evaluations in collaboration with course faculty.

Qualifications

• BSN required (MSN preferred).
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
• Current Maine RN license.
• Recent clinical experience in acute care and/or skilled nursing (within the past 5 years).
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or by the time of clinical rotation start date).
• Ability to meet clinical site health, vaccination, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to meet physical and functional role expectations (e.g., lifting up to 50 lbs as per program Technical Standards).

EEO Statement

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.