Instructor Prelicensure Clinical – Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Part time

Job Number: JR-024336

Location: Albuquerque, NM

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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.

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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

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.

Compensation Expectations:
This role is paid hourly and bi-weekly. The employee will be required to enter all hours worked in an
accurate and timely manner. *This position in located ONSITE in Albuquerque, New Mexico* 

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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