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Clinical Nursing Instructor (C98725)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
temp hourly1198P
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/32496
Classification Title
Working Title
Clinical Nursing Instructor (C98725)
Department
School of Nursing
Salary Range
$1,200 - $7,200
Posting Information
Supervision of a clinical group in the hospital, assist with grading journals and skills check-offs, and provide feedback to students to improve their clinical practice.
90% instructing students in clinical
10% reviewing student reflections and journals
90% instructing students in clinical
10% reviewing student reflections and journals
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Understanding of the nursing process, Able to direct students in application of theoretical concepts to clinical environment, Oversee medication administration and incorporate 5 rights of medication administration, Manage multiple priorities in the clinical environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Minimum nursing experience 2 years, Agrees to participate in Clinical instructor Program in next year OR currently working towards a masters degree in nursing
Preferred Qualifications
Nursing experience 5 years, prior experience teaching nursing students
Posting Text
Open Date
04/08/2026
Close Date
04/08/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
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Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
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Benefits:
Retirement Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Dental InsuranceSalary : $1,200 - $7,200