Clinical Nursing Instructor (C98725)

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 1,653,120 - 9,918,720; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking a Clinical Nursing Instructor in Cullowhee, North Carolina. This temporary, hourly positioned role involves supervising a clinical group, grading journals, and providing feedback to students to enhance clinical practice.

The role focuses mainly on direct clinical instruction with some time spent reviewing student reflections. A BSN is required, with two years of nursing experience and either enrollment in the Clinical Instructor Program or progress toward a

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience.
• Agree to participate in Clinical Instructor Program within the next year or pursue a master's degree in nursing.
• Five+ years of nursing experience preferred.
• Prior experience teaching nursing students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a clinical group in the hospital and provide feedback to students to improve clinical practice.
• 90% of time instructing students in clinical settings.
• 10% of time reviewing student reflections and journals.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Clinical instruction

Medication administration

Priority management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Nursing Instructor (C98725)

Salary Range: $1,200 - $7,200

Employment Type

Temporary position paid bi‑weekly on an hourly basis. No benefits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a clinical group in the hospital, assist with grading journals and skills check‑offs, and provide feedback to students to improve their clinical practice.
• 90% of the time instructing students in clinical settings.
• 10% of the time reviewing student reflections and journals.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of the nursing process.
• Ability to direct students in the application of theoretical concepts to the clinical environment.
• Oversee medication administration and incorporate the five rights of medication administration.
• Manage multiple priorities in the clinical environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience.
• Agrees to participate in the Clinical Instructor Program within the next year or is currently working toward a master's degree in nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of nursing experience.
• Prior experience teaching nursing students.

Application Period

Open Date: 04/08/2026
Close Date: 04/08/2027

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].