Clinical Teaching Assistant - SON

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center's School of Nursing is seeking part-time Clinical Teaching Assistants to evaluate and teach nursing students in clinical settings. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and possess a valid RN license. This role involves collaborating with faculty and guiding student learning in various healthcare environments, making it a rewarding temporary opportunity for nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas.
• At least 1 year of relevant patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback for student clinical assignments.
• Guide students in clinical settings.
• Foster critical thinking and problem-solving among students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks part-time nursing educators to join our progressive and innovative faculty, staff, and students. Clinical Teaching Assistants are responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the clinical environment. This position is for the Kansas City campus and reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Department Chair. The position of Clinical Teaching Assistant is considered a temporary position for the term of the contract.

Department

SON Undergraduate Programs

Clinical Teaching Assistants

Position Title

Clinical Teaching Assistant - SON

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks part-time nursing educators to join our progressive and innovative faculty, staff, and students. Clinical Teaching Assistants are responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the clinical environment. This position is for the Kansas City campus and reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Department Chair. The position of Clinical Teaching Assistant is considered a temporary position for the term of the contract.

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, well-constructed feedback for direct patient care and clinical assignments.
• Guide students in various clinical care areas, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
• Collaborate with department faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, and problem-solving among students.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to prepare for clinical, lab, and simulation instruction.
• Create a clinical learning environment conducive to effective learning within resource limits.
• Enforce appropriate policies and expectations for students in compliance with KUMC policies.
• Utilize technology tools effectively, including learning management systems, e-mail, and office software.
• Evaluate student progress using established methods.
• Maintain accurate records as required by administrative guidelines and legal standards.
• Attend all required orientations.
• Attend ALL clinical and lab classes.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Environment

Clinical teaching assistants will facilitate student learning in clinical settings that can include acute care, long-term care, primary care, public health departments, and schools. Clinical Teaching Assistants may also be in simulation laboratories for simulation activities.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multi-state RN license issued by another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 1 year of relevant patient care experience
• Strong patient care and organizational skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience teaching in a nursing program, with a least one course taught.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant patient experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in precepting and/or mentoring nurses.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

Employee Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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