Perceptors for Acute PT Lecturers

Clinical Teaching & Preceptorship

• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to nurse practitioner students during assigned clinical shifts.
• Role-model evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior.
• Facilitate student learning experiences by progressively increasing responsibility based on competency and readiness.
• Offer constructive feedback on clinical performance, communication, and professional development.

Academic & Faculty Responsibilities

• Conduct midterm and final evaluations of student performance, incorporating feedback from clinical experiences.
• Approve and verify student clinical hours to ensure compliance with program and accreditation requirements.
• Perform at least one site visit per student per semester to evaluate performance, patient interactions, and clinical integration.
• Document evaluations, site visits, and clinical progress in accordance with program guidelines.
• Communicate with program leadership regarding student progress, concerns, or remediation needs.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with program faculty to align clinical learning experiences with course objectives and AACN Essentials.
• Serve as the liaison between the clinical site and the academic program.
• Engage in joint evaluation processes, ensuring both preceptor observations and faculty assessments are reflected in the student’s record.
• Participate in orientation, training, and calibration sessions for clinical teaching and evaluation as required by the program.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP, or PhD required).
• Active and unencumbered APRN license in the state of practice.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in specialty area (AGACNP).
• Minimum of 2–3 years of recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Previous teaching, precepting, or academic experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Commitment to supporting student learning, diversity, and professional growth.

Expectations & Time Commitment

• Availability to supervise students during scheduled clinical shifts.
• Completion of timely documentation of student evaluations and clinical hours.
• Participation in faculty development, calibration sessions, and program meetings as needed.
• Adherence to all academic, professional, and clinical site policies.

Benefits of the Role

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of nurse practitioners.
• Engage in both clinical practice and academic teaching.
• Professional development through academic-faculty collaboration.
• Recognition as an integral part of the nurse practitioner education team.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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