Perceptors for Acute PT Lecturers

umiami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami seeks a part-time Clinical Teaching & Preceptorship faculty member to supervise and mentor MSN/DNP/PhD students during clinical shifts, model evidence-based practice, and ensure competency progression.

The role involves evaluating student performance, verifying clinical hours, and maintaining documentation per program guidelines, while collaborating with academic faculty to align learning with AACN Essentials.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP, or PhD) is required.
• Active APRN license in the state of practice.
• Nurse Practitioner certification in AGACNP.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Previous teaching, precepting, or academic experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Commitment to supporting student learning, diversity, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise NP students during clinical shifts with mentorship.
• Provide constructive feedback on clinical performance and professional development.
• Approve and verify student clinical hours and conduct site visits per requirements.
• Document evaluations and progress in accordance with program guidelines.
• Coordinate with program leadership regarding student progress and remediation needs.
• Participate in orientation, training, and calibration sessions for clinical teaching and evaluation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master’s/Doctoral in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Teaching & Preceptorship

• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to nurse practitioner students during assigned clinical shifts.
• Role-model evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior.
• Facilitate student learning experiences by progressively increasing responsibility based on competency and readiness.
• Offer constructive feedback on clinical performance, communication, and professional development.

Academic & Faculty Responsibilities

• Conduct midterm and final evaluations of student performance, incorporating feedback from clinical experiences.
• Approve and verify student clinical hours to ensure compliance with program and accreditation requirements.
• Perform at least one site visit per student per semester to evaluate performance, patient interactions, and clinical integration.
• Document evaluations, site visits, and clinical progress in accordance with program guidelines.
• Communicate with program leadership regarding student progress, concerns, or remediation needs.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with program faculty to align clinical learning experiences with course objectives and AACN Essentials.
• Serve as the liaison between the clinical site and the academic program.
• Engage in joint evaluation processes, ensuring both preceptor observations and faculty assessments are reflected in the student's record.
• Participate in orientation, training, and calibration sessions for clinical teaching and evaluation as required by the program.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP, or PhD required).
• Active and unencumbered APRN license in the state of practice.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in specialty area (AGACNP).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Previous teaching, precepting, or academic experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Commitment to supporting student learning, diversity, and professional growth.

Expectations & Time Commitment

• Availability to supervise students during scheduled clinical shifts.
• Completion of timely documentation of student evaluations and clinical hours.
• Participation in faculty development, calibration sessions, and program meetings as needed.
• Adherence to all academic, professional, and clinical site policies.

Benefits of the Role

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of nurse practitioners.
• Engage in both clinical practice and academic teaching.
• Professional development through academic-faculty collaboration.
• Recognition as an integral part of the nurse practitioner education team.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Part time

Employee Type

Faculty-Intermittent (Seasonal)