What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Instructor: College of Nursing, Human Development Nursing Science position at University of Illinois Hospital?
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Nursing invites exceptional and promising nurse leaders to apply for part-time and full-time Clinical Instructor positions in the Department of Human Development Nursing Science. Faculty conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of prematurity, fetal loss, stillbirth, placenta, ultrasound, infertility, genetic decision-making, children’s pain, stress, new models of prenatal care and adolescent health. Faculty and student research are funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and private foundations. The department aims to advance the science of healthcare for women, children and families. This includes the preparation of competent and caring nurses at both entry- and advanced-practice levels who function in a collaborative environment to provide safe, satisfying, evidence-based healthcare and to contribute to the profession through leadership in clinical practice, service, research, scholarship and education.
Salary is based on a 9-month academic appointment paid over 12 months, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching: Clinical instructors participate in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Undergraduate and graduate teaching consists of traditional classroom lectures, seminars, distance learning and small groups for clinical instruction.
- Participation in scholarly teaching/learning activities (e.g., developing evidence-based learning objects/tools)
- Clinical supervision or guidance of students, acting as a role model or clinical preceptor
Scholarship/Research: Nursing scholarship and research span broad content areas, diverse research designs and methodological strategies, including those associated with the biological and social sciences, as well as the humanities.
- Evidence of scholarly activities (e.g., presentations, publications, guideline development)
- Practice related publications
- Support and participation in research activities
Practice/Service: Clinical instructors may contribute to the service mission of the university commensurate with their percent of time allocated to the College. Service activities are conducted in a culturally safe and appropriate manner that demonstrate value for the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Participation may include service at local, regional, national, and international level.
- Membership in professional organizations
- Participates in clinical practice committees
- Clinical practice in area of specialization or expertise (e.g. clinical specialist, manager, nurse practitioner in a healthcare agency
