JOB SUMMARY 

The University of Connecticut School of Nursing (SON) is seeking applications to fill a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure track Clinical Instructor -Coordinator of Clinical Placements position.  Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the faculty member will serve as coordinator of clinical placement sites for pre-licensure and graduate nursing students, will supervise students in clinical work, and will engage in scholarly and professional service activities.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the coordination of clinical placements of pre-licensure students in clinical rotations throughout the year in collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director of Prelicensure Programs and course coordinators, specifically managing student and faculty onboarding with clinical agencies, communication between students and sites, and clinical data management processes. The candidate will also conduct evaluation of individual students' clinical performance via impromptu meetings and planned evaluation conferences; evaluate students' written work; apprise students of their clinical performance on a regular basis; act as a liaison to clinical agencies; share clinical expectations and course objectives with relevant agency staff; initiate action, when required, to address student or agency issues that may arise; and participate in campus simulation laboratory teaching experiences.  The individual who assumes this position will also: recruit qualified people to join UConn SON faculty to serve as clinical preceptors; expand clinical placement sites in Connecticut; match available faculty to clinical sites; provide support to clinical preceptors; and participate in orientation for new faculty/preceptors. Candidate also processes paperwork and/or records; reviews for accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, policies and procedures; identifies and follows up to resolve problems. Prepares narrative and informational reports; compiles and organizes information requiring the understanding and evaluation of data sources.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Master’s degree in Nursing; 
2. Current Connecticut RN license (valid as of date of hire, which must be maintained and once available, the multistate compact RN license); 
3. Three or more years of experience teaching undergraduate students in clinical settings; 
4. Experience evaluating student performance in clinical training settings; 
5. Experience developing effective working relationships with hospitals, clinics, and other community partners; 
6. Experience evaluating preceptor performance, including in settings outside one’s own area of clinical expertise; 
7. Completion of required health indicators (MMR titers, TB status, Hepatitis B, and others as required by clinical agencies) and CPR certification at the time of employment; 
8. Demonstrated communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategies. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials; 
2. Three or more years of experience working as a medical/surgical RN; 
3. Experience managing and directing “group” clinical training for students in baccalaureate nursing programs; 
4. Experience working with students in an accelerated nursing entry program; 
5. Previous classroom teaching experience in an institution of higher education; 
6. Evidence of scholarship/research accomplishments in nursing; 

APPOINTMENT TERMS 

This is a 10-month, non-tenure-track position subject to annual review.  Individuals may attain eligibility for multi-year contracts after successful completion of five (5) one-year appointments.  Salary and position level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The successful candidate’s primary appointment will be at the Storrs campus, with the expectation that they will routinely travel to clinical placement sites and occasionally travel to UConn’s other regional campuses. 

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY 

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499205 and submit the following application materials: 

• Cover letter specifically addressing your credentials relative to the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above; 
• Curriculum vitae; 
• Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.); 
• Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.); 
• Contact information for three (3) letters of reference. 

Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  For more information regarding the School of Nursing please visit the school’s website at http://nursing.uconn.edu/. 

Inquiries other than applications can be directed to: 

• Valarie Artigas, Recruitment Committee Chair (Valarie.Artigas@uconn.edu)
• School of Nursing, University of Connecticut 
• 231 Glenbrook Rd. (U-4032) 
• Storrs, CT  06269-4032 

This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce.  The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner.  This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all.  We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.