Mental Health Clinical Instructor, Affiliates

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Posting Details

Job Summary/Basic Function

Wheaton College’s nursing program is seeking a clinical Instructor in Mental Health nursing for Spring 2027. We seek candidates who share our commitment and passion for educating the nurse of the future to care for others in a meaningful and practical manner that aligns seamlessly with Wheaton College’s mission and its strategic vision for diverse and inclusive excellence. The clinical instructor will prepare students for the clinical experience by providing orientation to policies and procedures and introducing them to faculty requirements for clinical site experiences. The overarching responsibility of each affiliate position is to assume responsibility for the clinical education of the assigned student group(s) in the healthcare agency.

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Review and understand the classroom and clinical course objectives and apply the teaching techniques to achieve the course and program objectives best.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages the students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.
• Discuss with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience.
• Is responsible for assisting students in developing an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the healthcare profession.
• Established and maintained relationships with clinical sites.
• Participate in faculty meetings, both formally and informally, with faculty members from both the didactic and clinical departments.
• Provide instruction in clinical and clinical simulation labs.
• Supervising care provided by a group of students (typically six students per group) as they complete their clinical rotation in your area of specialty.
• Coordinate with clinicians at the clinical site to assign students to patients.
• Orient students to the clinical area and demonstrate proper procedures.
• Lead discussions and elicit information from students, demonstrating that students are learning and accomplishing the clinical objectives.
• Teach students how to perform their duties at the clinical site and answer any questions they may have.
• Maintain clinical standards and course expectations throughout each course or term.
• Develop patient care assignments that allow students to meet the objectives of the course, which include but are not limited to:
  • Professional role development
  • Assess clients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care
  • Accurately document plans of care
  • Administer medications
  • Master skills such as vital signs, fingerstick, urinary catheterizations, aseptic technique, wound care, etc.
  • Interpret the nursing implications of routine laboratory and diagnostic tests
  • Practice therapeutic communications
  • Practice collaboration with the healthcare team
  • Demonstrate cultural competence
• Conduct a pre-conference to help students understand patient care assignments, establish priorities, and develop a plan to meet patients’ needs for the day.
• Conduct a post-conference each clinical day to provide students with a forum to present patients, share experiences, and reflect on their practice.
• Evaluate and grade student performance using the weekly rubric.
• Communicate with the Course Coordinator as necessary to resolve issues or concerns in clinical areas.
• Work effectively as part of the overall faculty team, demonstrating positive interpersonal relations, collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs, participating in faculty meetings and nursing program committees, and responding to requests from management.
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation activities as needed.
• Maintain faculty expectations as required by the College and the Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrate proper respect for students, faculty, and staff and have a student-friendly manner in the conduct of class.
• Demonstrate attitudes and qualities consistent with the ethics of the health professions, including:
• Prepare a summary evaluation of student performance at termination of the course, review with the student, and submit signed forms to the course coordinator.
• Contribute to evaluating course activities at the end of the course.
• Other as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for a position on the faculty in the Department of Nursing must meet all the College requirements for appointment:

• A current MA RN license in good standing;
• A minimum of an earned Master’s degree in Nursing or be matriculated in a Master’s in Nursing program
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction;
• Evidence of ongoing and progressive professional development in academic and professional communities appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates for a position on the faculty in the Department of Nursing must meet all the College requirements for appointment:

• A current MA RN license in good standing;
• A Master’s degree in Nursing
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $10K/semester. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date

11/11/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email: careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References