"Temporary Clinical Nurse Instructor - Nursing"

Position Summary

Adjunct Clinical Nurse Instructor
College of Education, Health and Human Studies
Department of Nursing
Temporary

This position is part-time and will require flexibility in scheduling to accommodate clinical site availability. The Adjunct Clinical Nurse Instructor will report to the Nursing Chairperson or designated nursing faculty member.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical instruction and supervision to undergraduate nursing students in a healthcare setting
• Facilitate learning experiences that promote critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and evidence based practice
• Collaborate with nursing program faculty and clinical coordinator to develop and implement clinical learning objectives and evaluations
• Guide students in the application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, ensuring the integration of nursing concepts and skills
• Evaluate student performance in clinical settings, provide constructive feedback, and assess clinical competencies
• Maintain open communication with clinical site staff, preceptors, clinical coordinator, and nursing program faculty to coordinate student placements and ensure a positive learning experience
• Participate in faculty meetings and program evaluation activities as required
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay current with trends in nursing education and practice

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
• Current, active Missouri RN license or eligibility for Missouri licensure
• Recent clinical experience in nursing practice, preferably in the area relevant to the clinical instruction assignment
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues, students, and clinical partners
• Prior teaching or precepting experience a plus, but not required
• Commitment to professional growth and development, including completion of clinical faculty training offered in Fall 2024

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: Positions are potentially available for August 2024; with application files remaining available to the departmental search committee for future consideration.

To Apply: For consideration, submit the following items to Moretta Burk at mburk@semo.edu:

• Current curriculum vitae/resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)