Clinical Instructor - Entry-to-Practice Nursing Program (NURS 5040)

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in Philadelphia seeks a Clinical Instructor for NURS 5040: Nurses Caring for the Individual Adult and Across Populations. This role guides nursing students through hands-on clinical experiences aligned with course objectives in Penn Medicine inpatient units.

Candidates should be pursuing MSN or hold MSN/DNP/PhD in Nursing, with at least 5 years of adult inpatient RN experience and a passion for teaching, mentoring, and equity in care.

Qualifications

• MSN in progress or completed MSN, DNP, PhD in Nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years of adult inpatient RN experience.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring.
• Commitment to equity, safety, and excellence in nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Guide nursing students through hands-on clinical experiences.
• Supervise and mentor students in safe, equitable care.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Support development of professional nursing competencies.

Skills

Mentorship

Teaching

Clinical care

Communication

Equity in care

Education

MSN in progress or completed MSN, DNP, PhD in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Instructor – Entry-to-Practice Nursing Program (NURS5040)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 14, 2025

Deadline:

Are you passionate about shaping future generations of nursing? Doyou find purpose in mentorship, clinical excellence, and teaching?If you are currently pursuing your MSN, or hold an MSN, DNP, or PhDand have expertise in adult clinical care, consider joining PennNursing as a Clinical Instructor for the entry-to-practice course,NURS 5040: Nurses Caring for the Individual Adult and AcrossPopulations.

About the Role

Clinical Instructors play a vital role in guiding nursing studentsthrough hands-on clinical experiences in alignment with respectivecourse objectives. Instructors supervise and mentor students inproviding safe, equitable, and high-quality person-centered care,while assisting development of:

• Clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Competency in nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcareteams
• Evidence-based practice

Clinical Instructors also evaluate student performance, provideperformance feedback, and support student growth as futureprofessionals in nursing.

Course Overview

NURS 5040 prepares students to care for adults across the continuumof health and illness/injury. The course integrates:

• Symptom and disease management
• Health promotion and disease/injury prevention
• Transitions in care
• Cultural, ethical, and policy considerations
• Interprofessional collaboration

Course Dates: January 14 - March 4, 2025

Course Section: Thursdays, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Location: Penn Medicine inpatient units

Qualifications

• MSN in progress, or completed MSN, DNP, PhD in Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years of adult, inpatient RN experience
• Passion for teaching and mentoring
• Commitment to equity, safety, and excellence in nursingpractice

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.