Clinical Nursing Instructor (C98725)

Western Carolina University Inc; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks a Clinical Instructor to supervise a hospital clinical group and guide nursing students in applying theory to practice. You will grade journals and skills check-offs and provide constructive feedback to enhance clinical performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction (about 90%) with some time spent reviewing student reflections and journals (about 10%).

Qualifications

• Understanding of the nursing process.
• Able to direct students in applying theoretical concepts to clinical environment.
• Oversee medication administration and incorporate 5 rights of medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of a clinical group in the hospital.
• Assist with grading journals and skills check-offs.
• Provide feedback to students to improve their clinical practice.

Skills

Nursing process

Student supervision

Medication administration oversight

Prioritization

Education

BSN

Masters in nursing (in progress)

Job description

Supervision of 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% instructing students in clinical

10% reviewing student reflections and journals

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Understanding of the nursing process, Able to direct students in application of theoretical concepts to clinical environment, Oversee medication administration and incorporate 5 rights of medication administration, Manage multiple priorities in the clinical environment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Minimum nursing experience 2 years, Agrees to participate in Clinical instructor Program in next year OR currently working towards a masters degree in nursing

Preferred Qualifications

Nursing experience 5 years, prior experience teaching nursing students

Open Date

Open Date 04/08/2026

Close Date

Close Date 04/08/2027

Open Until Filled No

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

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].

University Safety

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of references

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current WCU student enrolled in 6+ credit hours?
  • Yes
  • No