Part-time Adjunct Clinical Instructor (Albany, New York)

Excelsior College; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 50,778 - 60,822; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Excelsior College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Albany, New York. This role involves supervising nursing students in clinical settings, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with faculty to enhance student success. Candidates should possess a master's degree in nursing and a current NYS RN license, along with strong communication and nursing skills. The position offers competitive compensation and engagement with committed students in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of RN experience in varied clinical areas.
• Current clinical experience within an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience supervising nursing students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student.
• Provide individualized feedback and complete evaluations for students.
• Participate in pre- and post-clinical activities within Canvas LMS.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Nursing skills

Technology utilization

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Current BLS certification

Tools

Video conferencing software

EHR systems

Automated medication dispensing systems

Smart intravenous pumps

Job description

Part-Time Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Albany, New York

Part-time clinical instructors report to the Department Chair and communicate with the instructional faculty overseeing the course/content area they are teaching. Excelsior University provides fully developed courses with materials and activities to allow the faculty to focus on the students. They should expect to provide prompt response to student needs, offer timely formative feedback on student work, and demonstrate their clinical expertise through selecting, supervising, and evaluating students' clinical experiences. In addition, Excelsior looks for our part-time clinical instructors to demonstrate commitment to student success by supporting institutional engagement and retention initiatives, reaching out to struggling students and collaborating with instructional faculty and support staff to ensure students have access to all available resources that impact success.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Successful complete institution-sponsored training program.
• Fulfill all requirements and adhere to all institution policies identified in the Excelsior University Clinical Faculty Handbook.
• Work 2 non-consecutive weekends at a clinical site during an 8-week course term. The weekend consists of Friday (6 hours-- 3 hours orientation, 3 hours patient care) & Saturday/Sunday clinical days (each 12 hours).
• Remain present for the entire clinical day, adhering to the full duration of clinical hours indicated.
• Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student in the clinical group, consistent with the course and clinical objectives.
• Demonstrate competency with nursing skills and associated technology (EHR, automated medication dispensing system, smart intravenous pumps, etc.)
• Demonstrate familiarity with assigned clinical unit(s), facility policies and procedures; complete all facility required training.
• Participate in pre- and post-clinical activities with assigned students within Canvas LMS.
• Conduct synchronous Zoom sessions with students as indicated by the course.
• Exhibit content and skill-based expertise when engaging with students; provide relevant evidence based professional examples pertinent to the topic.
• Provide students with individualized feedback summarizing strengths and areas in need of improvement.
• Complete individual clinical evaluation rubrics for each student in a timely manner.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A master's degree in nursing (masters degree in nursing education preferred) from a program with institutional accreditation.
• Active, unencumbered NYS RN license.
• Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in varied clinical areas, caring for patients across the lifespan.
• Current clinical experience within an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience supervising nursing students and/or new graduate RNs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style.
• Experience with various modes of educational technology, including video conferencing software.
• Current BLS certification.

Compensation for serving as a Clinical Instructor is $5,000.00. Payments are processed on a bi-weekly payroll cycle beginning with the next feasible pay period after the close of late registration. Please note all teaching fees are subject to federal, state, and/or local withholding taxes.

Application Information

If you have problems with online submission, please call 518-608-8238 .

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

AA/EOE/ADA

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.