Clinical Instructor-Nursing

CT State Community College; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

CT State Community College is seeking part-time clinical instructors to teach nursing across multiple CT State campuses. Positions are on-site with up to 17 hours per week, offering practical opportunities to mentor nursing students while earning a competitive wage.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced nursing degree and clinical teaching experience; you will supervise, instruct, and evaluate students in clinical labs and practicum settings in alignment with program goals and accreditation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing with 2+ years of clinical experience or equivalent per CT State standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing for Practical Nursing track with 3+ years of clinical teaching experience; toward master’s within 4 years.
• Unencumbered nursing license to practice in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, instruct, and evaluate nursing students in clinical settings.
• Maintain records of student performance and competency examinations.
• Conform to program, didactic, and accreditation guidelines for clinical instruction.
• Deliver demonstrations and labs, ensuring quality of instruction.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Student evaluation

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Master's in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing for PN track

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Employment Type: Part-Time, Clinical Instructor

Hours: Up to 17 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: Continuous Recruitment

Work Location: CT State CC-Multiple campuses

Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Courses include the following:

• Nursing(ADN/ASN)
• Practical NursingCertificate

Position Summary

The College is seeking clinical instructors who are passionate about inspiring and teaching the next generation of Nursing Students. Whether you’re recently retired, exploring a career change, or eager to teach, CT State offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while earning a great wage. We invite you to join us in preparing students to meet their goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of Program Director, the clinical educational assistant is responsible for the supervision, instruction, and evaluation of nursing students in the clinical agency and clinical laboratory setting by effective performance in these essential duties: Key responsibilities include:

• Clinical practicum administration.
  • Establishing and maintaining appropriate records for each student.
  • Conducting or overseeing clinical competency examinations, monitoring student progress and maintaining comprehensive records on student performance.
  • Conferring with and advising students on their clinical performance and progress.
• Clinical instruction.
  • Adhere to clinical instruction guidelines consistent with the assigned program’s didactic and clinical instructional content.
  • Conduct and oversee clinical demonstrations and lab sessions.
  • Maintain the quality of clinical instruction and its conformance to accreditation standards.
  • Teach in accordance with approved course description, learning outcomes, and schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Nursing: Master’s degree in Nursing with two(2) or more years of clinical experience; or a combination of education, training and experience that is equivalent and in compliance with the State Board of Nursing regulations and program accreditation standards.

Practical Nursing: Bachelor's degree in Nursing with three (3) years or more of clinical teaching experience. Must be working towards achieving a master's degree within four (4) years.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Must have an unencumbered nursing license to practice in the state of Connecticut.
• Proficiency in the skills and knowledge related to the assigned area of nursing practice.
• Clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation
• Use of various assessment methods to evaluate student performance in clinical settings.
• Comprehensive familiarity with accreditation standards in assigned discipline.
• Evidence of compliance with all clinical placement requirements, which may include background and toxicology screenings.
• Compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Additional qualifications may be requested, as relevant to the academic department.

Work Environment

The physical demands of this position are consistent with the demands of someone working as a nurse in the field. These include, but are not limited to, standing for extended periods of time, lifting, moving, and manipulating patients and equipment, and quickly responding to emergency situations. Incumbents travel to multiple clinical instruction sites and need to be able to drive a private passenger automobile or to arrange for alternative transportation.

Salary

• $117.27 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.