Clinical Faculty Success Specialist

Galen College of Nursing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition discounts

401(k) Plan with match

Life insurance

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing seeks a Clinical Faculty Success Specialist to lead onboarding, readiness assessment, remediation, and professional development for new clinical faculty at our Austin campus. This role partners with campus leadership to ensure smooth transition to independent teaching and alignment with college standards.

Responsibilities include onboarding coordination, faculty observations, coaching, and supporting mentorship programs, with a focus on maintaining program compliance,

Qualifications

• MSN degree (preferred).
• Must meet state board of nursing requirements for clinical faculty and have at least two years of experience in clinical education.
• Nursing background with understanding of educational objectives and clinical practice in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, readiness, remediation, and early transition for new clinical faculty.
• Conduct clinical observations and provide actionable feedback to support teaching effectiveness.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and remediation as needed; escalate onboarding risks to leadership.
• Support campus mentors and align onboarding with campus readiness priorities.
• Oversee quality assurance: site visits, grade audits, 90-day evaluations, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Org skills

Problem-solving

Oral & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

MSN degree preferred

Job description

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

Position Overview:

The Clinical Faculty Success Specialist is a single or shared position responsible for leading and coordinating the onboarding, orientation, readiness assessment, remediation, professional development, and early transition of new clinical faculty at the assigned campus. This individual ensures consistent implementation of college-wide onboarding and faculty support standards while partnering closely with campus-based clinical leadership to promote faculty readiness, growth, and long-term success. This position focuses on new clinical faculty onboarding through successful transition to independent teaching practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Faculty Onboarding & Readiness

• Coordinates and oversees onboarding, orientation, and transition support for newly hired clinical faculty at the assigned campus.
• Ensures standardized onboarding processes, tools, timelines, and documentation are implemented consistently in alignment with college expectations.
• Supports new faculty completion of required training, compliance items, system access, and onboarding milestones related to clinical instruction.
• Provides onboarding to simulation environments, workflows, and expectations as it relates to clinical instruction.
• Assesses faculty readiness for clinical teaching assignments through structured check-ins, milestone reviews, and observations.
• Reinforces understanding of clinical instruction models, course expectations, student safety practices, and clinical site professionalism standards.
• Supports the implementation and evaluation of clinical mentoring programs during the first

Observation, Coaching, & Support

• Conducts clinical observations and provides actionable feedback to support early teaching effectiveness and confidence.
• Supports with simulation observations and feedback for new clinical faculty functioning in the content expert role during simulation experiences.
• Provides just-in-time coaching, mentoring, problem-solving support, and remediation as needed to clinical faculty.
• Identifies onboarding risks, readiness concerns, or faculty support needs and escalates appropriately to campus and central leadership.

Campus Support & Partnership

• Provides functional oversight, coaching, and support to Clinical Faculty Mentor(s) assigned to the campus.
• Supports Clinical Faculty Mentor(s) training aligned with college and campus expectations.
• Assists with the selection, training, and evaluation of additional faculty mentors according to the formal faculty mentor program.
• Partners with campus clinical leadership to align onboarding activities with faculty assignment needs and campus readiness priorities.
• Provides onboarding progress updates and readiness recommendations for new faculty to both campus and college clinical leadership.
• Supports the implementation of college-wide onboarding initiatives, process improvements, and faculty development strategies at the campus level.
• Supports campus leaders in resolving onboarding barriers, scheduling needs, or early faculty performance concerns during the onboarding period.
• Report successful completion of clinical faculty onboarding to campus leadership, including communication of strengths and continued support needs.
• Supports ongoing faculty development with direction and recommendations from campus leadership and clinical audit findings.
• Orients and supports faculty who are new to the clinical faculty role or assigned to new clinical courses.
• Collaborates with the Teaching and Learning Academy to track onboarding progress and faculty readiness metrics and promptly reports any concerns to campus and college leadership as necessary.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Oversees the completion and quality of clinical site visits, grade audits, onboarding checklists, and 90-day evaluations.
• Analyzes onboarding and early faculty performance data, such as completion timelines, readiness outcomes, and common support trends.
• Supports campus leadership in addressing onboarding-related compliance issues or faculty performance concerns.
• Assists with ensuring faculty orientation and onboarding practices align with college policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory expectations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports pilot initiatives, audits, and special projects related to clinical faculty onboarding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education: MSN degree (preferred)

Experience: Must meet the state board of nursing requirements for clinical faculty and have at least two years of experience in clinical education. Must have a nursing background and knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.

• Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.
• At least one (2) years of clinical education experience.
• Academic nursing certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative.
• Proficient computer skills to collect and analyze data.

Physical & Mental Demands

This position requires the ability to sit at a computer up to 8 hours per day and visit various clinical sites. The following physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role:

• Ability to sit at a computer up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to travel to and visit various clinical sites; for a multi-campus position, travel will be required to support all assigned campuses.
• Frequently communicates verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to read and review documents, data, and on-screen content with close visual attention and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under moderate pressure.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Degree of Supervision Required: Minimal.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or at a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Clinical Faculty Success Specialist

Galen College of Nursing