Adjunct - Nursing Clinical Undergraduate

Husson University; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Husson University seeks an Adjunct to provide nursing clinical undergraduate instruction in Bangor, ME. You will supervise BSN students in the clinical setting, model professional nursing practice, and support learning outcomes through direct teaching and feedback.

The position involves coordinating with SON faculty, conducting pre- and post-clinical conferences, and delivering timely evaluations while promoting a safe, student-centered learning environment.

Qualifications

• RN license in Maine (ME) required.
• BSN degree is required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of active clinical nursing experience; 3+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of BSN nursing students in clinical setting.
• Provide formative and summative feedback using standardized tools.
• Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences.
• Coordinate with SON faculty on student progress and remediation.
• Collaborate to ensure consistent clinical instruction.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Student coaching

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Adjunct - Nursing Clinical Undergraduate (Bangor, ME)

Husson University

1 College Circle, Bangor, ME

Description

The Clinical Preceptor provides direct supervision and clinical instruction for groups of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students within the clinical practice setting. Working collaboratively with the School of Nursing (SON) course faculty, the Clinical Preceptor facilitates clinical learning experiences developed as part of the nursing curriculum. Through direct supervision, role modeling, and coaching, the Clinical Preceptor supports the development of students' clinical knowledge, technical skills, professional behaviors, clinical judgment, and critical thinking. The Clinical Preceptor promotes a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment while providing formative and summative feedback regarding student performance using standardized evaluation tools.

Example of Duties

• Participate in required clinical orientation sessions and educational activities offered by Husson University School of Nursing and the assigned clinical agency.
• Directly supervise a group of BSN nursing students in the assigned clinical setting in accordance with course learning outcomes, professional standards, and the policies of both the School of Nursing and the clinical agency.
• Facilitate student learning through clinical teaching, coaching, role modeling, and direct supervision while promoting safe, ethical, evidence-based nursing practice.
• Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences using course objectives and learning activities.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students using standardized clinical evaluation tools.
• Communicate regularly with SON course faculty regarding student progress, concerns, and recommendations for additional support or remediation.
• Provide the SON course faculty with a summary of each clinical day, including student progress, learning opportunities, and any significant issues or concerns.
• Contribute objective performance feedback for midterm and final student evaluations using standardized evaluation criteria.
• Notify the SON course faculty promptly of student absences, injuries, illnesses, safety concerns, or professional conduct issues occurring during the clinical experience.
• Collaborate with SON course faculty to promote consistent clinical instruction and student success.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Specialty certification relevant to the clinical area is desirable.
• Minimum of one (1) year of active clinical nursing experience required; three (3) or more years of active clinical practice preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in a classroom, laboratory, clinical, online, office, or other instructional setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Move about instructional, laboratory, clinical, office, or campus environments.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods while teaching, presenting, meeting with students, or performing related duties.
• Occasionally move, transport, or position instructional materials and equipment.

Must be able to read, prepare, evaluate, and review a variety of materials in both electronic and printed formats, and observe student activities as necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work is performed primarily in instructional, laboratory, clinical, office, or remote learning environments, depending on course assignment and modality. The position may require evening, weekend, or off‑site instructional activities.

Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer.