Clinical Adjunct Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner

Gonzaga University; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 13,950; Part time

Job summary

Gonzaga University is hiring a Clinical Adjunct Instructor for Family Nurse Practitioner courses. This role requires an active Washington state RN and ARNP license, and a Master's in Nursing. Responsibilities include observing and evaluating students in clinical settings, collaborating with faculty, and mentoring graduate students. The position promotes diversity and inclusion in education. The expected salary is based on $1,250 per student, with no relocation or signing bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered Washington state RN and ARNP licensure.
• Minimum of two years of current practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Reside in one of ten states where graduate nursing students are completing practicum.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-person clinical site visits to observe students with patients.
• Evaluate clinical assignments and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with course faculty regarding student challenges.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Job description

Title: Clinical Adjunct Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner

VP Area: Provost

Department: Nursing

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Appointment Percentage: 50%

Months per year: 4.5

Recruiting Salary Range: $1,250 per student with possibility of additional compensation for long‑distance travel

Relocation reimbursement or signing bonus: No

Job Purpose

The Department of Nursing seeks adjunct clinical faculty to work with family nurse practitioner graduate students in their practicum nursing courses. The successful candidate will have enthusiasm, clinical presence, and practical expertise to engage students in active learning and assessment and will be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching and mentoring graduate students of all backgrounds, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in Nursing. The Nursing Department is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, preceptors, faculty, and staff.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution committed to inclusive excellence, actively promoting the success of a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty. The University is a committed EEO/AA employer seeking to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status and/or protected veteran status.

Gonzaga's campus sits adjacent to downtown Spokane, WA, along the Spokane River. The university exists on the historical lands of Salish speaking tribes.

For information on our mission, visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement.

Essential Functions

• Complete in‑person clinical site visit(s) to observe students engage with patients, connect with preceptors to discuss student progress and concerns, and review and assess students' diagnostic reasoning, plan of care, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate and facilitate three synchronous points of contact between preceptor, student, and clinical faculty (one of which should be the clinical site visit).
• Evaluate clinical assignments and offer timely feedback for improvement to the student using rubrics for grading.
• Collaborate and communicate with course faculty regarding student challenges and/or concerns.
• Collaborate and communicate with practicum preceptor concerning concerns related to the clinical site and/or the preceptor.
• Participate in clinical faculty meeting(s) throughout the year.
• Serve as ambassador for Gonzaga University School of Nursing and Human Physiology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered Washington state RN and ARNP licensure.
• Active and unencumbered RN and ARNP licensure in state of residence and/or the state where the clinical faculty role is performed.
• Master of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of current practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Reside in one of the ten states where graduate nursing students are completing practicum (AK, AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WY, WA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree as Nurse Practitioner.
• Previous clinical teaching experience.

Educational Requirement

Master's Degree.

Physical & On‑Campus Requirements

• In‑office presence: Ability to work on‑site in a typical office setting and participate in in‑person meetings with colleagues – 5 days/week.
• Standing/Sitting: Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period – daily (<75% of time).
• Walking: Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks – daily (<75% of time).
• Lifting/Carrying: Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight – often (50‑75% of time).
• Attention to Detail: Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods – daily (<75% of time).Problem‑Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively – daily (<75% of time).

Required Application Materials

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts (highest earned degree level).
• Washington state RN and ARNP license (for those who do not currently have a WA RN and ARNP license please contact Joan Owens to discuss this requirement).

Names and contact information for at least three professional references will be collected from advancing candidates during the interview process. References will be sent a link to upload a confidential letter of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions about this position can be directed to Joan Owens, Department of Nursing, at [e-mail].

For assistance with your online application, call (509) 313‑5996.