Evening & Weekend Clinical Instructor - Nursing Education

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing invites applications for a casual Clinical Instructor. The role supports part-time and full-time SHY SON programs, requiring evenings and every-other-weekend teaching during the academic year.

A BSN is required, with enrollment in an MSN program planned for completion within three years, and at least three years of clinical nursing experience. The instructor will provide clinical instruction, foster inclusive learning, and participate in committees while

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Enrollment in an MSN program with a 3-year completion plan.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach evenings and every other weekend throughout the academic year.
• Deliver quality classroom and clinical instruction with meaningful assignments.
• Promote the school's mission and values and professional communication within healthcare.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and support diverse student needs.
• Use feedback from peers and students to improve teaching and share expertise with colleagues.
• Lead and participate in school committees and promote innovative educational practices.
• Maintain active professional nursing memberships and pursue ongoing education.
• Keep current with nursing knowledge and provide resources to support diverse learners.
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, management, patients, and healthcare teams.
• Apply critical thinking to guide student learning and clinical judgment.
• Contribute to policy development and use evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Encourage critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills development.
• Engage in quality improvement projects, scholarly work, and program evaluation.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Teaching

Professional communication

Cultural diversity

Conflict coaching

Education

BSN

MSN in progress

Job description

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing invites applications for a casual Clinical Instructor. The role supports part-time and full-time SHY SON programs, requiring evenings and every-other-weekend teaching during the academic year.

A BSN is required, with enrollment in an MSN program planned for completion within three years, and at least three years of clinical nursing experience. The instructor will provide clinical instruction, foster inclusive learning, and participate in committees while