Perceptors for Acute PT Lecturers

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Academic environment

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a part-time Clinical Teaching & Preceptorship role to supervise NP students during clinical shifts and guide their professional development.

Responsibilities include evaluations, site visits, and documentation per program guidelines, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP, or PhD) required.
• Active APRN license in the state of practice.
• Nurse Practitioner certification in AGACNP is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor NP students during clinical shifts.
• Model evidence-based practice and professional behavior.
• Increase student responsibility as competency grows.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance and communication.
• Evaluate student performance (midterm/final) with feedback.
• Verify and approve student clinical hours.

Skills

Mentorship skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSN / DNP / PhD in Nursing

APRN license (state)

Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certification

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.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Faculty-Intermittent (Seasonal)

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.

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.