Clinical Instructor (Non-Tenure)

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University invites applications for the Clinical Instructor (Non-Tenure) in the School of Nursing. The role supports instruction across classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical settings, mentoring nursing students and contributing to curriculum development.

Requirements include MSN, RN license in Mississippi, BLS, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience. Preferred are a DNP/PhD and demonstrated interprofessional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college or university.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or other earned doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of full-time clinical nursing experience in assigned teaching areas.
• Demonstrate competence in current evidence-based nursing practice.
• Experience working with an interprofessional healthcare environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings using evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing students during clinical experiences to ensure safe, competent, and professional practice.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback regarding academic and clinical performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain course materials, syllabi, examinations, assignments, and instructional resources.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grades, clinical evaluations, and other required documentation.
• Utilize the University’s LMS and other educational technologies to support instruction and communication.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progression, professional development, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinical agencies to coordinate quality clinical experiences.
• Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in student recruitment, orientation, retention activities, and School of Nursing events.
• Maintain professional licensure, clinical competencies, and continuing education as required.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment and uphold institutional policies and standards.

Skills

Nursing education principles

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Instructional technology

Curriculum implementation

Education

MSN

DNP/PhD preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Instructor (Non-Tenure)

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, andclinical settings using evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing students during clinicalexperiences to ensure safe, competent, and professionalpractice.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructivefeedback regarding academic and clinical performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain course materials, syllabi,examinations, assignments, and instructional resources consistentwith program outcomes.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grades, clinicalevaluations, and other required documentation.
• Utilize the University’s learning management system and othereducational technologies to support instruction andcommunication.
• Advise and mentor assigned students regarding academicprogression, professional development, and programrequirements.
• Identify students requiring academic or clinical interventionand participate in remediation and student successinitiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical agencies, and health careprofessionals to coordinate quality clinical experiences.
• Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation,accreditation activities, assessment planning, ad continuousquality improvement initiates.
• Participate in student recruitment, orientation, retention,pinning, commencement, and other School of Nursing activities.
• Maintain professional licensure, clinical competence,certifications, and continuing education consistent withinstitutional and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, culturalcompetence, and compliance with university policies, accreditationstandards, and state and federal regulations.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environmentthat supports student engagement and academic success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or designee insupport of the School of Nursing’s mission and operationalneeds.
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college oruniversity.

Preferred Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) inNursing, or other earned doctoral degree from an accredited collegeor university.

Minimum Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of full-time clinical nursing experienceor the equivalenting the area(s) of assigned teachingresponsibilities.

Demonstrate competence in current evidence-based nursingpractice.

Experience working collaboratively with an interprofessionalhealthcare environment.

Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty,healthcare professionals, and community partners.

Licenses/Certifications

- Current, unrestricted licensure asa Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Mississippi.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Must maintain all required licensure and certifications in goodstanding throughout employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary nursing practice,nursing education principles, and safe, evidence-based patientcare.
• Strong instructional and clinical judgment skills in classroom,laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Ability to evaluate student performance, provide constructivefeedback, and promote clinical reasoning and professionaldevelopment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational,collaboration, problem-solving, and instructional technologyskills.
• Ability to maintain current clinical competence andcredentials, uphold ethical and professional standards, foster aninclusive student-centered environment, and support curriculumimplementation, assessment, accreditation, and the mission of theSchool of Nursing.