Part-time Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Nashville, Tennessee

Excelsior College; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Excellent health insurance

Job summary

Excelsior College seeks part-time adjunct clinical instructors for the School of Nursing in Nashville, TN. Instructors must provide quality education through hands-on clinical experiences, preparing nursing students for practical applications in the field.

This role requires a master's degree in nursing or a BSN with ongoing education, and an active NYS RN license. Responsibilities include training support, planning patient assignments, and providing constructive feedback to students.

Compensation is $5,000, with additional benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required or BSN with progression toward higher degree.
• Active NYS RN license needed.
• Five years of varied RN clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete institution-sponsored training.
• Work two non-consecutive weekends at a clinical site.
• Provide individualized feedback to students.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Educational technology

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Video conferencing software

Job description

Position Overview

The School of Nursing is seeking part‑time adjunct clinical instructors for our clinical practicum offerings at contracted hospitals in the Nashville, TN area. Part‑time clinical instructors report to the Associate Dean 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 provide prompt response to student needs, offer timely formative feedback on student work, and demonstrate clinical expertise through selecting, supervising, and evaluating students’ clinical experiences. In addition, the adjunct clinical faculty should demonstrate a commitment to student success by supporting college 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

• Successfully complete institution-sponsored training program.
• Fulfill all requirements and adhere to all institution policies identified in the Excelsior University Clinical Faculty Handbook.
• Work two 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) and 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

• A master’s degree in nursing is required; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with active enrollment in and progression toward a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Active, unencumbered NYS RN license.
• Minimum of five 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 the 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.

Benefits

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. All teaching fees are subject to federal, state, and/or local withholding taxes. Excelsior University offers a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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