Clinical Didactic Instructor

University of Connecticut; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in nursing education is seeking dedicated Clinical Instructors for its Storrs campus. This full-time role involves teaching undergraduate nursing students in both classroom and clinical settings, with responsibilities that include evaluating student performance and liaising with clinical agencies. The successful candidates will join a top-ranked nursing school, engaging in research and contributing to a diverse academic community. If you are passionate about nursing education and eager to make a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and current Connecticut RN license required.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience and teaching in nursing essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach in academic settings focusing on undergraduate nursing education.
• Advise and supervise pre-licensure students in clinical work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal relationship strategies

Clinical teaching experience

Evaluating student performance

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Current Connecticut RN license

Job description

Apply now Search #: 499013
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Faculty Non Tenure Track

INTRODUCTION

The University of Connecticut, School of Nursing is seeking applications to fill four full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Instructor positions at our Storrs campus. Under the direction of the Director for Pre-licensure Programs, these clinical faculty members are responsible for teaching in an academic classroom setting, with a focus on undergraduate teaching in the following areas: didactic, clinical, simulation, or lab instruction. Faculty members are additionally responsible for: advising, supervising pre-licensure students in clinical work, apprising each student of his or her clinical performance on a regular basis, conducting evaluations of individual student’s clinical performance via impromptu meetings and planned evaluation conferences, evaluating student’s written work, and participating in campus laboratory teaching experiences. Clinical Instructors act as liaisons to clinical agencies, sharing clinical expectations and course syllabi with relevant agency staff, and addressing and initiating action when required for student/agency issues that arise. Clinical Instructors are expected to participate in faculty and assigned committee meetings when these meetings do not conflict with planned teaching.

UConn’s School of Nursing is among the top Nursing Schools nationwide. Faculty members actively engage in research in health equity across the lifespan; social determinants of health; parent-child health: support for people with acute and chronic conditions, including symptoms and self-management; and biobehavioral studies of sleep and pain. The School of Nursing offers the opportunity for faculty to engage with multiple centers including the Center for Advancement of Pain Management; The Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center; and the International Center for Lifestory Innovations and Practice. The School’s Biobehavioral Laboratory provides a wet lab and resources to support behavioral research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Current Connecticut RN license (valid as of the date of hire).
• Three to five years of clinical experience.
• Experience with didactic teaching of undergraduate students in both didactic and clinical settings.
• Experience evaluating student performance in clinical training settings.
• Experience developing effective working relationships with hospitals, clinics, and other community partners.
• Completion of required health indicators (MMR titers, TB status, Hepatitis B, and others as required by clinical agencies) and CPR certification at the time of employment.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of experience working in medical/surgical, obstetrics, or mental health as an RN.
• Experience managing and directing “group” clinical training for students in baccalaureate nursing programs.
• Experience working with students in an accelerated nursing entry program.
• Previous classroom teaching experience in an institution of higher education.
• Experience with a wide range of educational strategies, including virtual and in-person simulation.
• Current experience with direct patient care in healthcare institutions and/or community settings.
• Experience with telehealth technologies.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position subject to annual review. Individuals may attain eligibility for multi-year contracts after the successful completion of a probationary year and five (5) subsequent one-year appointments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidates will be located on the Storrs campus, expecting that candidates will routinely travel to clinical placement sites and occasionally travel to UConn’s other regional campuses.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The employment of successful candidates is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to UConn Jobs at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs Search #499013 to upload the following additional application materials:

• A cover letter specifically addressing your credentials relative to the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above,
• One-page research and scholarship statement,
• One-page teaching statement,
• One-page commitment to diversity statement (as related to broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research/scholarship, and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.);
• Contact information for five (5) references.

The evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information regarding the School of Nursing please visit the School’s website at http://nursing.uconn.edu/.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

Advertised: Apr 22 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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