Clinical Instructor #C99775

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 121,867 - 145,972; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking a Clinical Instructor for the School of Nursing to provide instruction in their Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia program. This role involves classroom teaching, simulation facilitation, and evaluating students.

The ideal candidate will be a CRNA with a Master's degree, experienced in nurse anesthesia practice and education. Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient safety are essential for this position. Salary is $12,000 per semester and is paid bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in nurse anesthesia practice.
• Ability to teach anesthesia principles and pharmacology at the graduate level.
• Experience with simulation education and competency-based evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to nurse anesthesia students.
• Facilitate simulation experiences and evaluate student performance.
• Participate in course coordination activities.

Skills

Expertise in nurse anesthesia practice

Teaching anesthesia principles

Simulation-based education

Evaluating student performance

Interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment to patient safety

Collaborative work in academic settings

Proficiency with instructional technologies

Education

Master's degree in nurse anesthesia

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Current or eligible RN and APRN licensure

Job description

Clinical Instructor #C99775 – School of Nursing

Job Summary

This position provides didactic, clinical, and simulation-based instruction to nurse anesthesia students within an accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia program.

Responsibilities include classroom teaching, facilitation of simulation experiences, student evaluation, and participation in course coordination activities as assigned. The instructor collaborates with program faculty to support student learning, clinical reasoning development, and preparation for safe anesthesia practice.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $12,000 per semester. Temporary employees are paid bi‑weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in nurse anesthesia practice across perioperative settings.
• Ability to teach anesthesia principles, pharmacology, physiology, and clinical decision-making at the graduate level.
• Skill in simulation‑based education, including scenario facilitation and structured debriefing.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for mentoring, coaching, and professional socialization of nurse anesthesia students.
• Commitment to patient safety, evidence‑based practice, and high‑quality clinical education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional academic and clinical environment.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) eligible for practice in North Carolina.
• Master's degree in nurse anesthesia.
• Current or eligible RN and APRN licensure in North Carolina.
• Clinical experience in nurse anesthesia practice sufficient to support graduate‑level instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Prior teaching experience in a nurse anesthesia or graduate nursing program.
• Experience with simulation education and competency‑based evaluation.
• Demonstrated engagement in professional service, scholarship, or quality improvement initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].