Clinical Instructor

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Description

Description:

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is committed to attracting diverse world-class faculty to advance the School’s mission to educate visionary nurse leaders and scholars, generate and apply knowledge, and transform nursing, health, and systems of health care within the local and global community. Part time clinical instructors are sought for clinical teaching activities. These positions are assigned teaching effort only. Clinical Instructors work collaboratively with the Associate Deans for Graduate & Undergraduate Education, and BSN, MSN, & DNP Program Directors and Coordinators to create a development plan that is tailored to their and the School’s needs and goals related to teaching. Our Clinical Instructors make important contributions to innovative educational and teaching activities to maintain and enhance Emory’s reputation for academic excellence.

Contracts for Clinical Instructors are for a semester and renewal is based on a performance evaluation at the end of the contract. Preferential appointments are made for those with or pursuing a terminal degree, and those with teaching experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student’s performance in various clinical, lab, and simulation settings;
• Deliver education in collaboration with the Course Coordinator based on approved Course Syllabi, Course Objectives, Course Outlines, and Course Assignments;
• Supervise and evaluate groups of students in lab and simulation settings;
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Course Coordinator and attend all course team meetings;
• Complete the NHWSN orientation and comply with any mandatory requirements;
• Maintain a collaborative, positive relationship with clinical agency staff;
• Schedule and meet with students on regular basis to provide academic feedback;
• Maintain student records.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution.
• Current, active certification in the specialty area relevant to the assigned course.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing (if applicable to the role).
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience in the specialty area.

Because Clinical Instructors interact with students in clinical areas, the School requires the completion of a criminal background investigation, drug screening, and several other compliance requirements prior to their first day of employment. A list of these compliance requirements can be found at http://nursing.emory.edu/audience-guides/faculty-compliance.html. Interested candidates should send: a cover letter describing specific interest in an academic position, clinical and teaching expertise, and summary of accomplishments; current curriculum vitae; and, contact information for three references.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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