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Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Roanoke, Virginia

Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Roanoke, Virginia

Western Governors UniversityRoanoke, VA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

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 is located ONSITE in Roanoke, Virginia

Job Profile Summary :

This position is located ONSITE in Roanoke, Virginia

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 :

  • 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.
  • Competencies :

    Organizational or Student Impact :

  • Accountable for decisions that impact individual students.
  • Facilitates learning experiences that support student's attainment of knowledge and skills.
  • Acts independently in executing teaching practice with specific guidance from senior faculty and program leaders.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making :

  • Works on diverse matters of various levels of complexity.
  • Receives general direction from their immediate supervisor or manager.
  • Able to effectively utilize resources to address student concerns and inquiries.
  • Supports students' needs to help them achieve course or program outcomes at the individual student level.
  • Follows university and department established policies and best practices.
  • Communication & Influence :

  • Communicates with students as appropriate to support student questions and needs.
  • Communicates with fellow faculty members as appropriate within and outside of the department.
  • Expected to provide feedback regarding discipline and practice leadership.
  • Leadership & Talent Management

  • Considered a contributing and collegial team member.
  • Adheres to learning and operational quality guidance and instruction
  • Supports initiatives within specialty.
  • Displays a positive attitude toward change and supports change management practices
  • Job Qualifications :

    Minimum Requirements :

    This position is located ONSITE in Roanoke, Virginia

  • 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.
  • Preferred Requirements :

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • #LI-TW1 #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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