Assistant Professor and Clinical Liaison

Regis College; Town of Weston (WI); On-site; USD 68,129 - 73,129; Full time

Job summary

Regis College in Weston, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Nursing to serve as Clinical Faculty Liaison within the Pre-Licensure Program. The role includes managing clinical site development, oversight of student experiences, and collaboration with faculty.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Nursing, possess a current RN license, and have significant clinical teaching experience. The annual compensation ranges from $68,129 to $73,129.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license with the ability to practice in Massachusetts.
• Significant experience in clinical practice across diverse healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated teaching skills and experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clinical sites to ensure they meet student learning objectives.
• Oversee student clinical experiences, providing guidance and feedback.
• Act as liaison among faculty, staff, and leadership to address concerns.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Job Summary

The Richard and Sheila Young School of Nursing Program seeks a full‑time Assistant Professor of Nursing to serve as Clinical Faculty Liaison (CFL) within the Pre‑Licensure Program. The role calls for an administrative release, committee work, and service to the department, college, and community.

The CFL acts as the primary point of contact between the Young School of Nursing and clinical faculty, maintains positive relationships with clinical agencies, oversees student learning experiences at those sites, and ensures alignment between the academic curriculum and clinical practice standards.

Essential Functions

• Clinical site development and management
  • Evaluate clinical sites to ensure they meet student learning objectives.
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor clinical experiences and address concerns.
• Clinical supervision and evaluation
  • Oversee student clinical experiences, providing guidance, feedback, and support during rotations.
  • Review student performance evaluations against clinical competencies and provide constructive feedback to students and clinical faculty.
• Communication and collaboration
  • Act as liaison among didactic, lab, and clinical faculty, clinical site staff, the clinical placement team, and School of Nursing leadership to address concerns, share updates, and facilitate collaboration.
  • Communicate curriculum or policy changes to relevant parties effectively.
  • Maintain open communication with students regarding their clinical experiences and challenges.
• Quality assurance and improvement
  • Identify improvement areas within clinical placements and work with partners to implement changes.
  • Collect and analyze data on student clinical performance to inform program evaluation and curriculum development.
  • Develop and maintain shared workflows and record keeping between faculty, the placement team, and administration.
  • Ensure compliance with accrediting standards and licensure requirements.
• Other responsibilities
  • Participate in curriculum and/or course development.
  • Maintain active licensure and certification in nursing and advanced practice specialty as appropriate.
  • Participate in shared governance through committee work and faculty meetings.
  • Contribute to the annual budget development process in the School of Nursing.
  • Engage in service to Regis College per Faculty Handbook guidelines and campus committees.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the placement team to recruit and orient new clinical faculty.
• Perform annual evaluations for clinical faculty.
• Host virtual or in‑person meetings for clinical faculty at least twice per semester to foster community and transparency.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license with the ability to practice in Massachusetts.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent.
• Significant experience in clinical practice across diverse healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated teaching skills and experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving abilities.

Per the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

• Hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Develop and maintain competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities, including orientation and mentoring of nurse educators.
• Be knowledgeable of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 74 through 81C and 244 CMR.
• Participate in professional development in nursing education such as certification and continuing education.
• Possess at least two years of full‑time nursing experience within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence relevant to instruction.
• Earn a graduate degree in nursing if teaching a theoretical component of a nursing course.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Frequent interruptions to assist staff and faculty.
• Require ability to use a computer and other office equipment with adequate eye‑hand coordination.
• Access to a strong internet connection at home and working knowledge of computer technologies.

Compensation

$68,129 – $73,129 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.