PT Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Pediatrics

Position Description Summary/Purpose

The Department of Nursing at Goodwin University is seeking an MSN-prepared individual to serve as a pediatric adjunct clinical instructor in our undergraduate nursing programs. This is an adjunct position; (1 or more) 9.5-hour (plus up to 3 hours of prep/paperwork), weekend (day or evening) adult medical/surgical or pediatric clinical. You would be responsible for supervising students during their assignments in the clinical (and lab/simulation on campus) setting and evaluating students’ written clinical packet and other assignments.

*This would be for a Fall 2026 start*

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate the pediatric clinical experience across the curriculum
• Review and provide weekly feedback to students on clinical packets and other assignments as appropriate.
• Complete a midterm and final evaluation for each student per clinical rotation.
• Assist with the clinical experience in the nursing skills and simulation laboratory.
• Support students and lab faculty as needed in the laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with faculty to provide consistent and relevant student learning experiences to meet the course and clinical learning outcomes.
• Maintains standard of care with relation to safety protocols across both the work clinical and laboratory environments.

Other Functions

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clinical partners, colleagues and students
• Direct Pediatric clinical experience, preferably 3-5 years

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Prepared at the MSN level
• Teaching experience with RN students is preferred.
• An active license or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.