Academic Clinical & Lab Instructor - Nursing

Academic Clinical & Lab Instructor -

Nursing Department:

Nursing

Program:

Prelicensure BSN

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track

Reports To:

Department Chair Position Summary The Academic Clinical & Lab Instructor provides direct supervision and instruction to undergraduate nursing students in clinical practice settings, simulation environments, and skills laboratories. The instructor supports competency development, clinical judgment, professional role formation, and preparation for

NCLEX-RN

success. This position typically conducts three days per week of clinical, additional laboratory instruction days, and participates in program service, student evaluation, and faculty development activities. Essential Responsibilities Clinical Instruction Supervise students in assigned clinical agencies Facilitate clinical reasoning, prioritization, and safe patient care Provide real-time coaching and feedback Ensure compliance with agency and program requirements Communicate student progress to course faculty Laboratory & Simulation Instruction Teach nursing skills and procedures using competency-based approaches Facilitate simulation scenarios including pre-briefing and debriefing Support development of clinical judgment aligned with NCLEX Next Generation expectations Maintain laboratory safety and equipment readiness Student Evaluation Assess student competencies using standardized evaluation tools Document performance and remediation needs Identify at-risk students and collaborate on support plans Participate in advising related to clinical progression Program Service Attend course and faculty meetings Contribute to simulation and skills development Support accreditation and program assessment activities Collaborate with clinical partners Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field preferred Current unencumbered RN license eligible for practice in the state Minimum 2-3 years clinical nursing experience Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring, and student success Clinical teaching, precepting, or simulation experience Familiarity with competency-based education and clinical judgment models Experience using electronic clinical evaluation systems Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong patient safety and clinical judgment skills Effective communication and coaching ability Organization and documentation accuracy Ability to foster inclusive, supportive learning environments Collaboration with healthcare partners and faculty teams Work Schedule Three days per week of clinical and additional laboratory instruction days Additional time for meetings, evaluation, and faculty development Physical Requirements Ability to function in healthcare environments including standing, walking, and assisting with patient care activities Salary & Benefits Salary commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive benefits package may include health insurance, retirement contributions, professional development support, and tuition benefits. Application Instructions Applicants shall submit the following materials, in a single file, pdf version only, to employment@catawba.edu and nursingapplication@catawba.

edu:

A letter of application; Resume or Curriculum Vitae; and Contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of completed applications begins January 15, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Contact for Questions Please contact nursingapplication@catawba.edu with any questions about this job posting.

About Catawba:

Founded in 1851 in Newton, North Carolina, Catawba was started by German pioneers who had traveled from eastern Pennsylvania to settle in the valleys of the Haw, Yadkin, and Catawba Rivers. In 1890, Catawba became a coeducational institution and the first woman graduate completed her studies in 1893. In 1925, Catawba moved and re-opened to its current location in Salisbury, NC, which is about 45 minutes from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte, two hours from the mountains, and four hours from the beaches. Today, Catawba College has 41 buildings on 276 wooded acres on a residential campus. Catawba is known for its 189 acre on-campus ecological preserve. Ranked as one of the best colleges in the south, Catawba offers 70 academic majors to approximately 1,300 students representing 34 U.S. states and 19 foreign countries. Students are instructed by nearly 90 full-time faculty, more than 83% of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Catawba provides an education focused on an institutional philosophy of a liberal education, which entails a broad range of knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and individual and social responsibility fostered and developed in all academic programs. Catawba is a learning community that provides students unique opportunities to explore vocation, helping students to consider their calling, their passions, and their purpose as they prepare to reach their highest potential. Catawba's mission is to provide "students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation" and to enable "students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens." More information about Catawba College is located at www.catawba.edu. Catawba College is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Catawba is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to Catawba operations. Candidates must successfully pass a background check and drug screening before employment begins, and Catawba complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination.