Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN seeks an Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing to guide registered nursing students during the clinical component of the AS in Nursing. You will assist with evaluations, scheduling, and advising, while communicating effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external health professionals.

Minimum qualifications include a TN RN license with a BSN and at least three years of clinical nursing experience; CPR for health care professionals is

Qualifications

• RN with a BSN from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Three years’ clinical experience in nursing required.
• Tennessee RN licensure and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise RN nursing students in clinical agencies ( Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Geriatrics).
• Schedule two office hours and provide guidance to students.
• Collaborate with course faculty and department leadership to meet program needs.

Skills

RN licensure (TN)

CPR certified

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing

Provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to registered nursing enrolled in the clinical component of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program. Assists with evaluation, scheduling, and advising of students. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with college faculty, staff, students, the general public, program advisory committees, and other health care professionals. Endorsed with appropriate credentials of RN licensure in Tennessee, CPR certification for health care professionals and advanced preparation and experience in one of following areas: Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Psychiatric/Mental Health or Adult Acute Care.

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Department

School of Sciences & Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruction and supervision of registered nursing students in the clinical agency in one of the following nursing areas: Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics and Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Mental Health/Psychiatric, Geriatrics.
• Instruct and supervise R.N. nursing students in the clinical agency.
• Function under the direction of the course faculty or Dean of Nursing for the course.
• Participate in departmental activities associated with the instructional program.
• Participate in departmental activities associated with the instructional program.
• Participate in departmental activities associated with the instructional program needs.
• Communicate clearly with students and colleagues.
• Work effectively with traditional and non-traditional students including but not limited to the culturally and ethnically diverse.
• Participate in professional organizations related to nursing and teaching.
• Adapt to changes in the nursing program.
• Schedule two office hours.

Required Qualifications

• RN with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college/university required
• Three years’ clinical experience required

Note: The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College

Special note: Employment is not guaranteed and is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a drug screening.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354

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Advertised: 01 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time. Applications close: 31 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time.