Clinical Instructor Position

4 weeks ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States UMass Amherst Full time

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst is a nationally ranked public research university offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is situated on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, providing a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Instructor to teach one or more sections in one or more clinical courses for the College of Nursing for one semester.

Key Responsibilities

This appointment requires a professional commitment to the university and adherence to applicable university and college of nursing policies. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Conducting engaging and effective nursing clinical instruction for 8-10 students in diverse healthcare settings and simulation labs, emphasizing essential skills and critical clinical judgment.
  • Maintaining FERPA certification each semester.
  • Addressing student concerns promptly, contacting the clinical coordinator or program director within 24 hours.
  • Providing advance notice to the College HR Director, clinical coordinator, and undergraduate program director for any clinical absences, along with an agreed-upon plan for makeup hours.
  • Responding to UMass email within 24 business hours during the teaching semester.
  • Fulfilling all credentialing requirements for the assigned practice setting, including health requirements, vaccinations, licensure, and CPR.
  • Adhering to EMCON nursing curriculum during teaching, following the course syllabus, clinical objectives, assignments, and attendance requirements.
  • Attending scheduled Clinical Faculty Meetings and meeting with the clinical course coordinator at least two to three times during the semester.
  • Submitting a completed clinical evaluation tool (CET) and course grade to the clinical course coordinator by the end of the semester.

Teaching schedules may vary from one semester to another, depending on program needs, resource availability, and enrollment demand.

Requirements

  • A valid Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
  • Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in nursing must matriculate into a Master's Program within one year or obtain NLN Clinical Nurse Educator certification within one year to be considered for re-hire per the Massachusetts regulation.
  • A minimum of two years full-time experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
  • Evidence to demonstrate the maintenance of expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in nursing or a terminal degree.
  • A specialization in: Pediatrics, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Community/Public Health Nursing.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

  • Traveling to community work locations.
  • Extended periods of walking and standing in the healthcare setting.

Work Schedule

  • Clinical course schedules, including dates in healthcare settings and the EMCON simulation lab, are developed by the clinical course coordinator and will be provided to instructors before the semester begins.
  • Clinical instructors may teach in one or more clinical course sections as agreed upon for the semester.

Salary Information

Salary commensurate with education and experience.



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