Covista·San Antonio, Texas
The clinical instructor implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, and objectives through clinical teaching and service, assuming responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments. This includes planning clinical experiences, providing direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students, and grading student work in a timely manner.
Company DescriptionChamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions.
Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree.
Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Covista, at www.covista.comJob DescriptionChamberlain College of Nursing has immediate need for qualified Adult Health/ Medical-Surgical Clinical Faculty (part-time) to teach in our BSN program.
Teaching opportunities are available throughout the region.Chamberlain College of Nursing clinical educators experience the powerful satisfaction that comes from helping educate, empower and embolden students and advance the health of people, families, and communities as we face new challenges ahead together.Adult Health (Medical-Surgical) Nursing course overview:The focus of this course is on the needs of adult patients and their families in relation to health promotion and management of conditions that require acute and chronic care.
The nursing process is used in the discussion of health alterations affecting selected life processes.
Students continue their professional skill development as members of the health team.
Clinical teaching is typically scheduled for at least one weekday, weeknight, or weekend (multiple schedule options may be available) for an 8-week session at a clinical partner site.
Chamberlain students experience practice settings that include large and small hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public-health agencies, faith-based service organizations, independent practices, ambulatory care centers, public health agencies, military services (Army, Navy, and Air Force), VA Medical Centers, schools, home health environments…anywhere healthcare is delivered.Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites.We build long-term relationships with superior nurse educators who are experts in their field and committed to providing the finest in practitioner-focused education.In this role, the clinical instructor:Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and professionAssumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignmentsPlans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individualsEvaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectivesIs available for remediation of students as required or neededOrients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnelDevelops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needsGrades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely mannerMay teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinatorKeeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concernsReports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversightQualificationsYou are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or universityAn unencumbered professional nursing license in TXAt least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurseTeaching or precepting experience is preferred but not requiredHave genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learningHave exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skillsAre eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and careOperate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader communityThank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today!Additional InformationChamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus: In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Department: Faculty
Candidates must possess a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and hold an unencumbered professional nursing license in Texas. A minimum of two years of professional experience as a registered nurse within the last five years in the area of instruction is required, though teaching or precepting experience is preferred.
Market context
Part-time adult health clinical faculty roles in Texas are typically driven by nursing program staffing needs and clinical placement coverage. Competition is often shaped by graduate nursing credentials, an active Texas RN license, and recent bedside experience in the teaching specialty. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent adult health practice before applying.