What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIV-Temporary Clinical Instructor, Undergraduate Program - CON position at MUSC Health?
Job Description Summary
This is a part-time temporary position as a clinical instructor needed for Spring 2026 in support of our undergraduate program clinical courses. The candidate must have demonstrated nursing clinical expertise related to care of adult populations with health alterations. The candidate is expected to provide leadership in teaching clinical nursing through mentoring, guiding and remediating student clinical and simulation performance.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Temporary
Cost Center
CC001079 CON Office Of Academic Affairs
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
1.2
Work Shift
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications: Earned Master’s degree in nursing is preferred; bachelor’s degree may be considered with demonstrated clinical expertise. Relevant experience and expertise in comprehensive nursing care for adult populations in the respective specialty area/unit where the clinical instruction will occur in accordance with accrediting body and board of nursing requirements. Effective interpersonal communication. Unencumbered, active license as a registered nurse in South Carolina. Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or the Military Training Network. Recent (2-3 years) experience of actual patient care and/or supervision of students in clinical settings.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching clinical nursing skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and therapeutic communication skills; and experience using a learning management system.
Responsibilities
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
This is a part-time temporary position as a clinical instructor needed for Spring 2026 in support of our undergraduate program clinical courses. The candidate must have demonstrated nursing clinical expertise related to care of adult populations with health alterations. The candidate is expected to provide leadership in teaching clinical nursing through mentoring, guiding and remediating student clinical and simulation performance.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Temporary
Cost Center
CC001079 CON Office Of Academic Affairs
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
1.2
Work Shift
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications: Earned Master’s degree in nursing is preferred; bachelor’s degree may be considered with demonstrated clinical expertise. Relevant experience and expertise in comprehensive nursing care for adult populations in the respective specialty area/unit where the clinical instruction will occur in accordance with accrediting body and board of nursing requirements. Effective interpersonal communication. Unencumbered, active license as a registered nurse in South Carolina. Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or the Military Training Network. Recent (2-3 years) experience of actual patient care and/or supervision of students in clinical settings.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching clinical nursing skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and therapeutic communication skills; and experience using a learning management system.
Responsibilities
- Teaching, supervision, and mentoring of ABSN students in hospital settings in which nursing care is provided.
- Teaching, supervising, and evaluating students in simulation settings at the College of Nursing (CON) and MUSC simulation laboratories.
- Implementing innovative teaching strategies to foster student development of clinical practice, clinical judgement, and critical thinking competencies.
- Coordinating weekly pre- and post- conferences lessons to align with and reinforce didactic content.
- Serve as a role model for: the role of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team; compassionate communication with patients and families; professional behavior; professional appearance; effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication; and lifelong learning.
- Providing constructive, substantive, and supportive feedback to students weekly, mid-term, and final student evaluations and submitting these to the course coordinator
- Communicating student progression issues/concerns as they arise with the course coordinator
- Grading clinical paperwork
- Attending course and program meetings
- Adhering to MUSC and College of Nursing policies
- Maintaining proficiency as an educator.
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees