Clinical Nursing Educator & Student Mentor

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

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.