Clinical Adjunct Position: Clinical Instructor

Niagara University; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks part-time Clinical Instructors for Nursing programs. This role offers the opportunity to engage with students in a meaningful way, guiding them through their clinical experiences in various healthcare settings. With a focus on collaboration and communication, instructors will play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing professionals. Located near the beautiful Niagara Falls, this position not only promises a rewarding career but also a vibrant community and cultural experiences. If you have a passion for teaching and nursing, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing and NY State RN license required.
• Experience in specialty area and teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan clinical experiences and coordinate with nursing leaders.
• Evaluate students' clinical performance and maintain records.
• Instruct and supervise students in clinical settings.

Skills

Nursing

Teaching

Clinical Supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Niagara University is a liberal arts university, steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions, with a total enrollment of nearly 4,300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the world's premier tourism destinations, Niagara Falls, the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Toronto as well as the award-winning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live. If you'd like to know more, check out all of the NU Facts.

The College of Nursing at Niagara University seeks part-time Clinical Instructors for pre-licensure Nursing Baccalaureate students in the Traditional 4-year and Accelerated Second Degree Baccalaureate in Science (ASDBS) programs. Clinical rotation sites include area hospitals, healthcare systems, and various healthcare facilities. Clinical experiences are routinely scheduled as one day per week for the 4-year baccalaureate program and two days per week for the ASDBS program.

Required: A Master's Degree in Nursing, experience in the specialty area, and an unencumbered current NY State RN license are required. Some teaching experience is preferred. The faculty-student ratio follows NYS Education Department guidelines of a maximum of 1 to 8 faculty/student ratio.

Instructor Responsibilities Include

• Planning the clinical experience details with the unit nursing leader to coordinate expectations before the actual start of the student experience.
• Interacting with clinical agency personnel to maintain effective ongoing communication, to facilitate student learning experiences and positive academic/practice relationships.
• Preparing student clinical assignments and supervising their experiences in the clinical site.
• Aligning clinical assignments and experiences with classroom content in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator as possible.
• Collaborating regularly with respective theory class faculty members to coordinate course content with clinical experiences.
• Instructing and supervising students as they provide comprehensive care to patients in the clinical setting.
• Conducting conferences with students to discuss clinical experiences and the application of theoretical content to patient care.
• Evaluating students' clinical performance according to course policy using supplied clinical evaluation instrument, in addition to ongoing formative feedback provided to the student.
• Maintaining attendance records.
  
  

Salary: $3000 - $9000

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