Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

University of New England; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,166 - 74,297; Full time

Job summary

University of New England in Portland, ME seeks a Clinical Nursing Instructor to supervise and instruct undergraduate nursing students during clinical rotations, promoting clinical judgment and professional behavior in alignment with course objectives and evidence-based standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on bedside teaching across acute care and specialty settings, guiding student experiences, and providing feedback while coordinating pre- and post-clinical conferences with 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.
• 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.
• Facilitate student learning in acute care and/or specialty settings.
• Assign patient experiences aligning 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 with course faculty.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Nursing education

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

The Clinical Nursing Instructor provides clinical supervision and instruction to undergraduate pre-licensure nursing students, promoting the 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 hours 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).

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.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Anticipated Pay Range

$45.90 per hour

Posting Number

Posting Number 2022F0322P

Open Date

Open Date 07/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information for two professional references
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Optional Documents