Clinical Instructor – Buffalo, NY

Excelsior College; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Excelsior University is seeking part-time clinical instructors to support course content and supervise nursing students during clinical experiences in a university setting. Responsibilities include responding to student needs, delivering timely feedback, and applying clinical expertise to guide student practice.

In this role, you will work within Canvas LMS, coordinate patient assignments, and conduct Zoom sessions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required; or Bachelor of Science in Nursing with active enrollment toward a master's/doctoral degree.
• Active NYS RN license.
• Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in varied clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete all institution-sponsored training program.
• Fulfill all requirements and adhere to institution policies.
• Work 2 non-consecutive weekends at a clinical site during an 8-week course term (Fri 6 hours incl orientation; Sat/Sun 12 hours each).
• Remain present for the entire clinical day.
• Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student.
• Demonstrate competency with nursing skills and associated technology (EHR, automation, smart pumps).
• Familiarize with assigned clinical units and complete required training.
• Participate in pre- and post-clinical activities with students in Canvas LMS.
• Conduct synchronous Zoom sessions with students as indicated by the course.
• Provide evidence-based professional examples.
• Provide individualized feedback summarizing strengths and areas for improvement.
• Complete per-student clinical performance rubrics promptly.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Educational technology

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Active NYS RN license

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Video conferencing (Zoom)

Canvas LMS

Job description

Part-time clinical instructors report to the Department Chair and communicate with the instructional faculty overseeing the course/content area they are teaching. Excelsior University provides fully developed courses with materials and activities to allow the faculty to focus on the students. They should expect to provide prompt response to student needs, offer timely formative feedback on student work, and demonstrate their clinical expertise through selecting, supervising, and evaluating students' clinical experiences. In addition, Excelsior looks for our part-time clinical instructors to demonstrate commitment to student success by supporting institutional engagement and retention initiatives, reaching out to struggling students and collaborating with instructional faculty and support staff to ensure students have access to all available resources that impact success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Successful complete institution-sponsored training program.
• Fulfill all requirements and adhere to all institution policiesidentifiedin the Excelsior University Clinical Faculty Handbook.
• Work 2 non-consecutive weekends at a clinical site during an 8-week course term. The weekend consists of Friday (6 hours-- 3 hours orientation, 3 hours patient care) & Saturday/Sunday clinical days (each 12 hours, 6:30 am-6:30 pm).
• Remain present for the entire clinical day, adhering to the full duration of clinical hoursindicated.
• Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student in the clinical group, consistent with the course and clinicalobjectives.
• Demonstrate competency with nursing skills and associated technology (EHR, automated medication dispensing system, smart intravenous pumps, etc.)
• Demonstrate familiarity with assigned clinical unit(s), facilitypoliciesand procedures; complete all facility required training.
• Participate in pre- and post-clinical activities with assigned students within Canvas LMS.
• Conduct synchronous Zoom sessions with students asindicatedby the course.
• Exhibit content and skill-basedexpertisewhen engaging with students;providerelevantevidence basedprofessional examples pertinent to the topic.
• Provide students with individualized feedback summarizing strengths and areas in need of improvement.
• Complete individual clinical evaluation rubrics for each studentin a timely manner.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• AMaster's degree in nursingrequired;or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with active enrollment in and progression toward a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing. Candidates mustpossesstheexpertisenecessary to support teaching, curriculum development, and program evaluation activities.
• Active, unencumbered NYS RN license.
• Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in varied clinical areas, caring for patients across the lifespan.
• Current clinical experience within an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience supervising nursing students and/or new graduate RNs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, withabilityto present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style.
• Experience with various modes of educational technology, including video conferencing software.
• Current BLS certification.

Compensation for serving as a Clinical Instructor is $5,000.00.Payments are processed on a bi-weekly payroll cycle beginning with the nextfeasiblepay period after the close of late registration. Pleasenoteall teaching fees are subject to federal, state, and/or local withholding taxes.

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references.

AA/EOE/ADA

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.