Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor (Tennessee)

Herzing University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,250; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance full tuition coverage

Job summary

Herzing University is seeking clinical adjunct faculty for various sites in Tennessee. The role bridges classroom learning with hands-on patient care and involves clinical instruction, student evaluation, and safety practice.

Requirements include a Master's in Nursing for the BSN program, an RN license in TN, and teaching experience preferred. Compensation varies: $750 per didactic credit, $1500 per lab credit, and $2250 per clinical credit.

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN license in the state of TN.
• Experience educating nurses in a lab, clinical, or simulation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective Communication

Subject Matter Expertise

Pedagogical Mastery

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

If you are current HU faculty or adjunct and are interested in supporting additional adjunct needs, please reach out to [e-mail] OR your Program Chair.

This is an ongoing job posting for clinical instructor positions available across various clinical sites within the state of Tennessee. Opportunities are open for current and future semesters, with applications accepted on a rolling basis. Areas of focus include Mental Health, Pediatrics, OB, and Medical Surgical.

Hires for summer term are eligible for a sign on bonus!

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 include: Clinical Instruction and Supervision, Evaluation of Student Performance, Liaison Between Academic and Clinical Sites, Uphold Safety and Professional Standards, Documentation and Communication.

Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with company match and our excellent 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)

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing required for BSN program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for PN program
• Active and unencumbered RN license in the state of TN
• Experience educating nurses in a lab, clinical, or simulation setting preferred

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

Compensation for graduate nursing adjunct is $750 per didactic credit (approx. 15 hours), $1500 per lab credit (approx. 30 hours) and $2250 per clinical credit (approx. 45 hours).

Primary Responsibilities

The position's responsibilities fall into eight basic areas.

• 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

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

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Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

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