Clinical Instructor A (Pool Search)

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 4,026,614 - 4,524,396; Part time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Clinical Instructor A (Pool Search) for their College of Nursing. The role involves teaching clinical courses and ensuring adherence to university policies. Candidates must have a valid Massachusetts RN license and a Bachelor's degree in nursing.

With responsibilities including evaluating student progress and maintaining communication with clinical coordinators, this position requires at least two years of nursing experience. Work is primarily onsite, demanding clinical competence and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience in nursing within the last five years.
• Evidence to demonstrate the maintenance of expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical courses for the College of Nursing.
• Maintain FERPA certification each semester.
• Evaluate student progression in ATI.

Skills

Clinical competence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing or terminal degree

Tools

Exxat

Job description

Title

Clinical Instructor A (Pool Search)

Executive Area

Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU

College of Nursing

Department

Dean - College of Nursing

Work Location

Amherst

Schedule

Part Time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Job Summary

Clinical Instructor to teach one or more clinical course(s) for the College of Nursing.

Essential Functions

This appointment carries a professional commitment to the university and a commitment to understand and adhere to applicable university and college of nursing policies. Article 13 of the current CBA outlines many faculty roles and responsibilities.

Initial Workload

• Teaching clinical courses
• Maintaining your Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) certification each semester.
• Contacting the clinical coordinator or your program director within 24 hours with any student concerns or issues.
• Notifying the clinical coordinator and your program director prior to your absence from clinical and identify your plan to make up the time.
• Checking UMass email every 24 business hours during the semester you are teaching.
• Responding to UMass student email within 24 business hours.
• Completing / Maintaining immunization and licensing records on Exxat. Providing skills/simulation lab coverage for your assigned students.
• Evaluating student progression in ATI and use ATI Active learning strategies to create and evaluate student learning goals in the clinical experience.
• Responsible for the completion of all clinical objectives.
• Attending the Clinical Faculty Meetings at the beginning and end of the semester.
• Meeting with the clinical coordinator two to three times during the semester.
• Submitting clinical evaluation tool (CET) to the clinical coordinator by the end of the semester.
• Submitting End of Course Evaluation at www.typhongroup.net/umass within 2 weeks after your course has ended for the semester.

Teaching Schedules

Teaching schedules may vary from one semester to another, depending on the program needs, the availability of resources (including classroom and clinical placements, and other faculty), as well as the enrollment demand. The Associate Dean will assign workloads and schedules each semester.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
• Evidence to demonstrate the maintenance of expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or a terminal degree.

Additional Details

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Traveling to community work locations.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a laboratory or healthcare setting and may involve exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases. Requires standing for extended periods of time and/or use of protective gear.

Salary Information

$2,922.92 - $3,284.26 per credit, depending on nursing education/degree.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please upload your current CV/Resume and three (3) letters of recommendation.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.