Clinical Instructor

Position Summary

The Clinical Instructor teaches the clinical portion of selected courses. S/He is responsible for the lab and clinical settings, and participates in students' learning experiences through collaboration with faculty and other members of the academics team. S/He conducts activities in accordance with KHEC policies and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, and clinical partner policies.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high quality teaching skills in all courses taught and support students in their academic endeavors.


• Provide clinical instruction, timely feedback, and evaluation to students in approved health care settings.


• Conduct the clinical and laboratory practice sessions scheduled for selected courses.


• Conduct skills and clinical practice evaluation.


• Proctor examinations as necessary based on the course contect.


• Participate in ongoing program evaluation activities as needed.


• Provide student learning experiences and guidance that are consistent with the course outcomes, objectives, and evaluation criteria.


• Participate in preparing lesson plans, learning activities, and evaluation of the learner's knowledge.


• Review student participation weekly and provide information to the Director of Nursing.


• Ensure that students are receiving regular feedback, advising, and remediation.


• Assist as required in preparation of accreditation materials for the campus.


• Participate in Kaplan orientation and training as well as individual professional development (i.e., conference presentations, scholarly publications, etc.).


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree plus professional credential (CMA, RMA, RN, etc.) and professional experience only with approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Preferred: Master's degree in Health Science/Healthcare field, such as Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Management, etc.

• Must meet all requirements of accreditors, regulatory agencies and approvers Current license to practice as a registered nurse in states specific to the school's goals and regulatory standards. Active engagement in studies leading to the next highest nursing degree for which eligible.


• Competence in computer applications: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent teaching skill and ability to efficiently manage students' critical and skills lab activities.


• Must have access to reliable transportation.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com