Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Michigan City, Indiana

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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 is located ONSITE in Michigan City, Indiana.

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.

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.

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 :

Competencies :

Organizational or Student Impact :

Problem Solving & Decision Making :

Communication & Influence :

Leadership & Talent Management

Job Qualifications :

This position is located ONSITE in Michigan City, Indiana.

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

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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 .

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