Part-time Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Syracuse, New York

Part‑time clinical instructors report to the Department Chair and coordinate with instructional faculty overseeing the course/content area they teach. Excelsior University provides fully developed courses with materials and activities so faculty can focus on students. Instructors provide timely formative feedback, maintain prompt response to student needs, and demonstrate clinical expertise through selecting, supervising, and evaluating students' clinical experiences. They also support student success by engaging institutional outreach and retention initiatives, reaching out to struggling students and collaborating with faculty and support staff to ensure students have access to all resources that impact success. Duties and Responsibilities Successful completion of the institution-sponsored training program. Fulfill all requirements and adhere to all institution policies identified in the Excelsior University Clinical Faculty Handbook. Work two non‑consecutive weekends at a clinical site during an eight‑week course term: Friday (6 hours – 3 hours orientation, 3 hours patient care) and Saturday/Sunday clinical days (each 12 hours, 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.). Remain present for the entire clinical day, adhering to the full duration of clinical hours indicated. Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student in the clinical group, consistent with the course and clinical objectives. Demonstrate competency with nursing skills and associated technology (EHR, automated medication dispensing system, smart intravenous pumps, etc.). Familiarize with assigned clinical unit(s), facility policies and procedures; complete all facility‑required training. Participate in pre‑and post‑clinical activities with assigned students within Canvas LMS. Conduct synchronous Zoom sessions with students as indicated by the course. Show content and skill‑based expertise when engaging with students; provide relevant evidence‑based professional examples pertinent to the topic. Provide students with individualized feedback summarizing strengths and areas in need of improvement. Complete individual clinical evaluation rubrics for each student in a timely manner. Qualifications A master’s degree in nursing from a program with institutional accreditation. Active, unencumbered NYS RN license. Minimum five years of RN experience in varied clinical areas, caring for patients across the lifespan. Current clinical experience within an acute‑care hospital setting. Experience supervising nursing students and/or new graduate RNs. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style. Experience with various modes of educational technology, including video conferencing software. Current BLS certification. Compensation and Benefits Compensation for serving as a Clinical Instructor is $5,000.00. Payments are processed on a bi‑weekly payroll cycle beginning with the next feasible pay period after the close of late registration. All teaching fees are subject to federal, state, and/or local withholding taxes. Excelsior University offers a competitive compensation package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer Excelsior University is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed