Instructor Prelicensure Clinical – Dallas, Texas

Job Type: Part time

Job Number: JR-024338

Location: Dallas, TX

If
you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you’re committed to working hard to play
your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher
education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of
student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from
academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students
graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the
wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training;
licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at
or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A
reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Faculty 507 Pay Range: $37.64 – $56.49

Job Description

***This
position in located ONSITE in Dallas, Texas***

Job Profile Summary:

Prelicensure Clinical Instructors
(Hourly) are subject matter experts who teach and mentor students when engaged in experiential clinical course work; in a remote/onsite
environment. This faculty position varies in the type, length, and intensity of instructional methods and is based upon student and facility
needs. The Clinical Instructor works on a team to support an assigned group of students and offers specialized instruction on challenging
experiential/clinical course work. Faculty interacts with students in both group and one-on-one settings. The Clinical Instructor ensures
students are successful within their clinical placement setting as they oversee clinical learning.

Essential Functions and
Responsibilities: Act as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision. This faculty must:
Demonstrate a high level of
commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
Serves as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and
problem-solving.
Provides expertise in an assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
Demonstrates an
understanding of, and participates in, the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program.
Fosters students learning through
innovative teaching practices; to include how to perform duties in the clinical setting.
Responds with urgency to meet student needs and
communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
Makes appropriate student
referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
Communicates with the student’s assigned coach/preceptor
as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
Provide final review and approval for student’s clinical time.
Offers proactive
support and outreach to assigned students.
Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development
of competencies.
Submits electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after completion of clinical intensive.
Collaborates with
other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
Responsible for responding with urgency to
changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state
regulations.
Conducts both in-person and/remote methods of student evaluation

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Must be able to
work well under stress and meet deadlines.
Capacity for self-motivation and working independently.
Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
Must comply with site specific orientation and onboarding
requirements.
Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented;
assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate,
respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains
composure.
Accuracy: Draws on information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes;
investigates beyond assumptions.
Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of
situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.
Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get
the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.
Attitude: Displays
commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to
champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
Initiative: Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the
way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization.

Job
Qualifications:
Minimum:
MSN degree and current, unencumbered license
Two years of relevant professional experience.
This role
will serve as a demonstrated subject matter expert in job-relevant content or practice area
Preferred:
Doctorate, or terminal degree
in a specific content area.
Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.
Terminal degree and
all applicable licenses or certifications.
Prior experience in clinical teaching/nursing education.

Department Specific Minimum
Qualifications, Leavitt School of Health:
Master’s degree in nursing; Education is verified.
Two years minimum Nursing
experience
Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and
collaboration.
Unencumbered RN license
Active, unencumbered license in designated state
State and federal legislative requirements
and college accreditation requirements may apply to maintain the necessary credentialing for this role.
Work history demonstrating
continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration.
As needed, support the Health Placement
Team to secure clinical partnerships.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be
able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Specific requirements of the job such as travel and the environment in which the job is
performed.

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits
(typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events
as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

#LI- ONSITE

Position &
Application Details

Part-Time Intermittent Positions (classified as intermittent and less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a
part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 SWH) that may be eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan;
wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be
submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional
Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not
all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or
interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal
Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as
required by law.

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