Western Governors University·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Prelicensure Clinical Instructors act as subject matter experts to teach and mentor students during experiential clinical coursework, ensuring student success by overseeing clinical learning and providing specialized instruction in group and one-on-one settings. Essential functions include serving as a professional role model, maintaining current knowledge, fostering learning through innovative practices, and submitting required clinical evaluation forms.
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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
$38.79 - $58.17
Job Description: ***This is an ON-SITE position in the Albuquerque, NM region***
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.
This role is paid hourly and bi-weekly. The employee will be required to enter all hours worked in an accurate and timely manner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
, support the Health Placement Team to secure clinical partnerships.
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.
If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Market context
In New Mexico, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, school calendars, and subject-area shortages, so candidates should expect competition to vary by grade level and certification area. These roles are competitive because districts look for clear licensure alignment, classroom readiness, and experience that matches the posting; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time. Before applying, confirm the exact New Mexico credential requirements and compare them with the posting details.
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