Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Herzing University; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for 401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance programs

Sign-on bonus for summer term hires

Job summary

Herzing University in Winter Park, Florida, is seeking a Clinical Adjunct Faculty member for teaching and mentoring pre-licensure nursing students. The role involves not only clinical instruction but also evaluating student performance and acting as a liaison between academic and clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a valid nursing license, with at least two years of experience in a clinical environment. The position offers variable hours, including 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hospital or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Clinical instruction and supervision of nursing students.
• Evaluation of student performance to ensure learning outcomes.
• Liaison between academic programs and clinical sites.

Skills

Clinical Instruction and Supervision

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Operational Excellence

Assessment of Student Learning

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Active and unencumbered registered nursing license

Job description

Benefits

Eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with company match and our education assistance programs, including eligibility for full tuition coverage when enrolling in our DNE program after 90 days of employment (Subject to Program Terms and Conditions). Hires for summer term are eligible for a sign‑on bonus. For more information, please visit https://tinyurl.com/HerzingU.

Role Overview

The role of a clinical adjunct faculty on a site with pre‑licensure nursing students is essential to bridging classroom learning with hands‑on patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Instruction and Supervision
• Evaluation of Student Performance
• Liaison Between Academic and Clinical Sites
• Uphold Safety and Professional Standards
• Documentation and Communication

Primary Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Effective Communication
• Pedagogical Mastery
• Operational Excellence
• Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
• Continuous Improvement

Education / Experience Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
• Active and unencumbered registered nursing license
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hospital or clinical setting

Hours

• Hours will vary based on clinical facilities with the potential for 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, and the possible availability for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, weekdays/weekends available

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to move about readily and rapidly, if necessary, around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access classrooms, desks, students, office machinery, clinics, patients, etc.
• Constantly communicates using the spoken word with students, staff and colleagues.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio‑visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc.
• Travel to off‑site meetings or conferences or to observe students during clinical education at off‑site clinical settings.
• In addition to the above requirements, for programs that include a clinical component, all faculty must be able to:
  • Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects.
  • Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
  • Lift up to 25 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. For more information, visit https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity.

Herzing University prohibits sex‑based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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