Onsite Instructor, Prelicensure Clinical - Springfield, MO - Part Time

Western Governors University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a Prelicensure Clinical Instructor (Hourly) for an on-site role in Springfield, MO. The position supports nursing students in experiential clinical coursework, working within a team to manage clinical placements and evaluate student performance.

The role requires a Master's in nursing with an active RN license and at least two years of nursing experience, with preferred experience in nursing education and distance/onsite teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing; education verified.
• Two years minimum nursing experience.
• Active, unencumbered RN license in designated state.
• Experience in clinical teaching/nursing education preferred.
• Ability to support part-time intermittent scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students during experiential clinical coursework in a remote/onsite environment.
• Oversee clinical learning and ensure student success within the clinical placement setting.
• Provide final review and approval for students' clinical time.
• Collaborate with university professionals to promote a student‑focused atmosphere.
• Respond quickly to changing requirements and deadlines while maintaining compliance with regulations.

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

***This is an ON-SITE position in the Springfield, MO region***

Prelicensure Clinical Instructors (Hourly) are subject matter experts who teach and mentor students when engaged in experiential clinical course work; in a remote/onsite environment. This faculty position varies in the type, length, and intensity of instructional methods and is based upon student and facility needs. The Clinical Instructor works on a team to support an assigned group of students and offers specialized instruction on challenging experiential/clinical course work. Faculty interacts with students in both group and one-on‑one settings. The Clinical Instructor ensures students are successful within their clinical placement setting as they oversee clinical learning.

Compensation Expectations:

• This role is paid hourly and bi‑weekly. The employee will be required to enter all hours worked in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Act as a steward for carrying out WGU's mission and strategic vision. This faculty must:
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Serves as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem‑solving.
• Provides expertise in an assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and participates in, the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program.
• Fosters students learning through innovative teaching practices; to include how to perform duties in the clinical setting.
• Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
• Makes appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
• Communicates with the student's assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time.
• Offers proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
• Uses technology‑based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
• Submits electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after completion of clinical intensive.
• Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student‑obsessed atmosphere.
• Responsible for responding with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.
• Conducts both in‑person and/remote methods of student evaluation

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
• Capacity for self‑motivation and working independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
• Must comply with site specific orientation and onboarding requirements.
• Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future‑oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
• Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure.
• Accuracy: Draws on information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU's goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions.
• Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.
• Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.
• Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self‑motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
• Initiative: Self‑directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization.
• Organizational or Student Impact:
• Accountable for decisions that impact individual students.
• Facilitates learning experiences that support student's attainment of knowledge and skills.
• Acts independently in executing teaching practice with specific guidance from senior faculty and program leaders.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:
• Works on diverse matters of various levels of complexity.
• Receives general direction from their immediate supervisor or manager.
• Able to effectively utilize resources to address student concerns and inquiries.
• Supports students' needs to help them achieve course or program outcomes at the individual student level.
• Follows university and department established policies and best practices.
• Communication & Influence:
• Communicates with students as appropriate to support student questions and needs.
• Communicates with fellow faculty members as appropriate within and outside of the department.
• Expected to provide feedback regarding discipline and practice leadership.
• Leadership & Talent Management
• Considered a contributing and collegial team member.
• Adheres to learning and operational quality guidance and instruction
• Supports initiatives within specialty.
• Displays a positive attitude toward change and supports change management practices

Job Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing; Education is verified.
• Two years minimum Nursing experience
• Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration.
• Unencumbered RN license
• Active, unencumbered license in designated state
• State and federal legislative requirements and college accreditation requirements may apply to maintain the necessary credentialing for this role.
• Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration.
• As needed, support the Health Placement Team to secure clinical partnerships.
• Preferred:
• Doctorate, or terminal degree in a specific content area.
• Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.
• Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications.
• Prior experience in clinical teaching/nursing education.
• , support the Health Placement Team to secure clinical partnerships.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Specific requirements of the job such as travel and the environment in which the job is performed.

Part‑Time Intermittent Positions (classified as intermittent and less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part‑time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 SWH) that may be eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.