Clinical Instructor

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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 (usually 6-10 students in a group) in clinical, lab, and simulation settings;
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Course Coordinator and attend all course team meetings;
• Complete the NHWSN and clinical agency faculty orientation and comply with the mandatory requirements of the clinical site;
• Coordinate with clinicians at the clinical site to deliver and evaluate clinical education;
• 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 masters in science in Nursing (MSN) and eligibility for Georgia licensure (and advanced practice licensure, if appropriate), are required. 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 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.

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 Telephone: V) | TDD).

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