Part Time Nursing Clinical Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 7,464,000 - 14,928,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara invites applications for part-time Nursing Clinical Instructor roles in the Nursing program. Instructors will teach fundamentals, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatrics, and Maternity in a RN-AD program, with weekly clinical labs of 6 or 12 hours.

Shifts run mornings to evenings across several days, including weekend options. Eligible candidates hold an ASN/BSN in nursing, an MSN (or be enrolled), and an active RN license with recent acute care experience.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• MSN degree or current enrollment in an MSN program.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• Recent acute care experience within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct nursing students in clinical settings.
• Oversee student nursing care to ensure safety and competency.
• Demonstrate procedures and model professional behavior.
• Evaluate student performance via observation and reviews.
• Provide timely feedback to support learning.
• Keep attendance and progress records; communicate with coordinators.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s of Science degree with a major in Nursing

Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) or enrollment in MSN program

Job description

Special Instructions

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications


• resume


• unofficial transcripts


• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Position Title

Part Time Nursing Clinical Instructor

Position Category

Faculty

Position Status

FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary

Remuneration for this position will be: $903 per lab hour. This position is an exempt position and the compensation earned for the semester would be $5,418 for a 6 hour clinical rotation or $10,836 for a 12 hour clinical rotation.

Department

Nursing

Working Hours

Varying

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking part‑time Nursing Instructors to teach in clinical areas of fundamentals (nursing home) 6.5 hours per week, Ortho/Neuro 12.5 hours per week, Pediatrics 12.5 hours per week lower level Maternity and lower level Medical Surgical in a Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program. The clinical assignments will be held once per week either with a 6 hour lab or a 12 hour lab.

• NUR 211 (12.5 hour clinical day) – 6am-6:30pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Content area is: Ortho/Neuro.


• NUR 111 (6.5 hour clinical day) – 7am-1:30pm or 2pm-8:30pm, LTC setting, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, This is for our freshman students centered on basic nursing.

Paid orientation to teaching, responsibilities will be provided. Individuals with current clinical proficiency and/or teaching experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Selected candidates may apply when applicable for a possible scholarship to earn a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education.

Typical Work Activities

• Supervise and instruct nursing students in clinical settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health environments


• Provide direct oversight as students perform nursing care, ensuring safe and competent practice in accordance with program objectives and facility policies


• Demonstrate clinical procedures and model professional nursing behavior


• Evaluate students’ clinical performance through observation, discussion, and review of written work


• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to promote learning and professional development


• Communicate regularly with course coordinators and full‑time nursing faculty to ensure consistency in teaching and evaluation methods


• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and evaluation


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Nursing, Physical, & Allied Health

Essential Functions

Ability to work with, and teach a diverse student population. Ability to speak in front of groups of people. Must be able to effectively communicate with students, co-workers, supervisors and the campus community. Must be able to develop, prepare and present information. Must able to operate computers. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s of Science degree with a major in Nursing


• Masters of Science degree in Nursing. If candidate does not currently have a MSN must be either currently enrolled in a MSN program or intend on in enrolling within the academic year.


• Current Registered Nurse License


• Recent (within 5 years) acute care experience.

Exceptional Circumstances

In exceptional circumstances, candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) may be appointed to a clinical instructor role on a limited‑term basis if they:

• Currently licensed and practicing as a Registered Nurse in the clinical specialty area assigned;


• Has demonstrated experience precepting, mentoring, or orienting new nurses or nursing students; and


• Commits to enrolling in an accredited MSN program within an agreed‑upon timeframe.

Desirable Qualifications

Master’s of Science degree with a major in Nursing.

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world‑class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on‑campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state‑of‑the‑art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European‑style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

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