Nursing Clinical Resource Instructor

Department: Division of Nursing
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Employment Status: Full Time, Non-Tenure Track
Start Date: TBD

Position Summary
The Nursing Clinical Resource Instructor plays a critical instructional role in the development of student skills. Faculty in this position will deliver high-quality nursing education in a skills, simulation and clinical environment. The Clinical Resource Instructor collaborates with the Director of Nursing and the nursing faculty team to support student success and ensure program quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student-centered clinical learning experiences that emphasize competency-based instruction and the development of clinical judgment and decision-making skills in real-world patient care settings.
• Provide timely, formative, and summative feedback to students regarding their clinical performance, utilizing the learning management system (LMS) and direct clinical evaluation tools.
• Assess students' achievement of clinical course objectives and program outcomes using established clinical evaluation rubrics, checklists, and evidence-based best practices.
• Collaborate closely with full-time nursing faculty to align clinical experiences, documentation, and evaluations with didactic content and accreditation standards (CCNE).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student clinical attendance, performance evaluations, competencies, and progression in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in clinical course orientation, pre- and post-conference sessions, faculty development initiatives, and maintain consistent communication with clinical coordinators and program leadership.
• Collaborate and maintain effective relationships with partnering clinical organizations, including clinical site staff, preceptors, and nurse leaders, to support student learning, address site-specific needs, and ensure quality clinical placements.
• Model professionalism, ethical nursing practice, and culturally competent care in clinical teaching, interactions with healthcare teams, and student supervision.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and diverse clinical learning environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution required or have an active educational plan to attain MSN.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas, or eligibility for Kansas licensure.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Prior experience teaching in academic or clinical education settings preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in nursing education and student success.
• Ability to deliver effective, inclusive instruction in hybrid learning formats.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage instructional responsibilities independently.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing faculty training.

To Apply

Please submit a letter of application, detailed résumé, and contact information for three professional references to:

Human Resources
Southwestern College
100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156
or email:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Finalists will be subject to a background check. Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.