Clinical Nursing Instructor, RN – Part-Time

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

. Guide nursing students through hands-on clinical experiences in local healthcare settings .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeFort Collins • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $47 - $52 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in guiding and mentoring nursing students through clinical experiences while maintaining current nursing practice and clinical knowledge. Strong ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current RN LicenseMaster's Degree in NursingClinical Nursing ExperienceTeaching or Mentoring ExperienceCoaching and Evaluation Skills

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Soft Skills

GuidingMentoringCoachingEvaluatingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

RN License in Colorado

Industry Keywords

Clinical EducationNursing PracticeStudent-Centered LearningFeedback and EvaluationHealthcare Settings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide nursing students through hands-on clinical experiences in local healthcare settings
Connect real-world nursing practice to students' coursework
Coach and mentor students as they develop clinical skills, judgment, communication, and confidence
Observe student performance and provide feedback and evaluation
Identify opportunities for additional support and provide coaching and remediation
Collaborate with Joyce faculty and staff to support a consistent, student-centered learning experience
Stay current in nursing practice and bring current clinical knowledge into teaching
Participate in select university activities, including faculty meetings, pinning ceremonies, and graduation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Colorado
Master's degree in Nursing
2–3 years of clinical nursing experience
Previous teaching, precepting, mentoring, or clinical education experience preferred
Ability to guide, mentor, coach, and evaluate nursing students
Ability to maintain current nursing practice and clinical knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement or tuition reduction toward an MSN or DNP
Part-time schedule of typically 1–2 clinical shifts per week during the academic term
Supportive, collaborative academic community
Ability to continue nursing career while teaching