Description
We are seeking a Prelicensure Clinical Instructor (Hourly) to join our team at Western Governors University (WGU). As a Clinical Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students in experiential clinical coursework. You will work on a team to support an assigned group of students and offer specialized instruction on challenging clinical coursework.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a steward for carrying out WGU's mission and strategic vision
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency
- Serve as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem-solving
- Provide expertise in an assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in your field
- Foster students' learning through innovative teaching practices
- Respond with urgency to meet student needs and communicate professionally and respectfully with students and other members of the WGU community
- Make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs
- Communicate with the student's assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns
- Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time
- Offer proactive support and outreach to assigned students
- Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies
- Submit electronic clinical student evaluation forms after completion of clinical intensive
- Collaborate with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere
Requirements:
- Master's degree in nursing
- Two years minimum nursing experience
- Unencumbered RN license
- Active, unencumbered license in designated state
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well under stress and meet deadlines
- Capacity for self-motivation and working independently
Preferred:
- Doctorate or terminal degree in a specific content area
- Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students
- Prior experience in clinical teaching/nursing education