Job Description
Position Title : UJA Nursing Clinical Instructor
Location : Fargo, ND
Employment Type : Full-time, 12-month faculty position
Application Deadline : Open until filled
FLSA Status : Hourly
The University of Jamestown is now accepting applications for a Nursing Clinical Instructor. This position supports student success by instructing clinical practice for ASN and DEMSN students on a variety of units including specialty units (ICU, FBC, Peds Cluster, Psych, Med-surg, etc).
About the University of Jamestown :
The University of Jamestown (UJ) is a private, liberal arts university founded in 1883, committed to providing a student-centered education that combines academic excellence with professional preparation and personal growth. UJ offers a close-knit community with small class sizes, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on holistic student development.
Key Responsibilities: - Clinical and laboratory teaching
- Collaborate with Clinical Coordinator and didactic faculty to provide clinical instruction that supports attainment of course and program learning outcomes.
- Evaluates student performance through direct observation, assessment of clinical competencies, and review of written assignments.
- Facilitates pre clinical preparation and post clinical debriefing to reinforce learning and promote reflective practice.
- Guides students in maintaining accurate and timely Client Category Logs in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.
- Student Evaluation and academic support
- Complete clinical evaluation tools, anecdotal notes, skills competencies, and grade components by published deadlines. Base judgments on observed performance, not reputation.
- Give timely, specific feedback. Document unsafe practice, no-call/no-show, dress-code, or professionalism issues the same day and notify the course faculty of record.
- Refer students to academic support, counseling, disability services, or the Program Director when performance or well-being is a concern.
- Maintain FERPA and HIPAA. Do not discuss student performance with unit staff beyond what is needed for safe assignment and supervision.
- Participates in simulation-based learning experiences when not scheduled for clinical instruction.
- Agency and program partnership
- Maintains professional communication and relationships with clinical partners to support high-quality learning environments.
- Communicate schedule changes, census problems, or site concerns to the course faculty promptly so an alternate learning plan can be arranged.
- Participate in clinical faculty meetings, course orientation, and end-of-term evaluation standards.
- Contribute to program assessment, curriculum conversations, and North Dakota Board of Nursing or accreditation evidence as requested.
- Professional Practice and other duties
- Expectation to maintain availability that aligns with program scheduling needs, including variable shifts and weekends. There is no expectation to work on university-recognized holidays.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Master's degree in Nursing required.
- Current unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Dakota required , or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Minimum of one year of recent clinical practice experience preferred.
What We Offer • Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to lead and grow a program with strong institutional support.
• A supportive, mission-driven campus community.
Application Process :
Provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or public assistance, in accordance with applicable laws. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a type of sex discrimination. The University will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is prohibited. The University also prohibits any form of discipline or retaliation for reporting incidents of discrimination.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Shift work