Part-Time Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Pediatrics

Job DetailsJob Location: East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT 06118Position Type: Part TimeThe mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

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:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

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

 QualificationsEducation, 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.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)