Medical Surgical Clinical Affiliated Instructor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number : 0601237

Position Title :

Medical Surgical Clinical Affiliated Instructor

FLSA : Exempt

Job Type : Part-Time

Staff Term :

Staff Work Schedule (hours / dates) :

Academic Year Schedule (dates) :

2026 Spring Semester

Faculty Term : Spring Semester Only

Position Type : Faculty

Department : Nursing

Job Summary / Basic Function :

Wheaton College's nursing program is seeking a clinical Instructor in Medical Surgical nursing. We seek candidates who share our commitment and passion for educating the nurse of the future to care for others in a meaningful and practical manner that aligns seamlessly with Wheaton College's mission and its strategic vision for diverse and inclusive excellence. The clinical instructor will prepare students for the clinical experience by providing orientation to policies and procedures and introducing them to faculty requirements for clinical site experiences. The overarching responsibility of each adjunct position is to assume responsibility for the clinical education of the assigned student group(s) in the healthcare agency.

Essential Functions : Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Review and understand the classroom and clinical course objectives and apply the teaching techniques to achieve the course and program objectives best.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages the students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.
• Discuss with students their concerns and / or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience.
• Is responsible for assisting students in developing an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the healthcare profession.
• Established and maintained relationships with new and existing clinical sites.
• Participate in faculty meetings, both formally and informally, with faculty members from both the didactic and clinical departments.
• Provide instruction in clinical and clinical simulation labs.
• Supervising care provided by a group of students (typically 6 students per group) as they complete their clinical rotation in your area of specialty.
• Coordinate with clinicians at the clinical site to assign students to patients.
• Orient students to the clinical area and demonstrate proper procedures.
• Lead discussions and elicit information from students, demonstrating that students are learning and accomplishing the clinical objectives.
• Teach students how to perform their duties at the clinical site and answer any questions they may have.
• Maintain clinical standards and course expectations throughout each course or term.
• Develop patient care assignments that allow students to meet the objectives of the course, which include but are not limited to :

Professional role development

Leadership skills in the area of peer review

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The per semester salary for this position is $10,000.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement :

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date : 09 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s) :

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone / Extension :

508-286-8206

Contact Email :

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax

Special Instructions to Candidates :

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.