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How much do adjunct pediatric clinical instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for adjunct pediatric clinical instructor in the United States is $40.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor vs Pediatric Nurse Educator?

AspectAdjunct Pediatric Clinical InstructorPediatric Nurse Educator
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN), often with pediatric clinical experienceRN, with additional certification or advanced degree in nursing education
Work EnvironmentClinical settings, teaching students during rotationsAcademic institutions, hospitals, or healthcare organizations
Employer & IndustryUniversities, colleges, healthcare facilitiesEducational institutions, healthcare organizations
Primary FocusSupervising and mentoring students in clinical practiceDeveloping curricula, training nurses, and improving pediatric care education

The Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor primarily focuses on supervising students in clinical settings, while the Pediatric Nurse Educator develops educational programs and trains nursing staff. Both roles require RN credentials and involve pediatric healthcare, but their work environments and responsibilities differ.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an adjunct pediatric clinical instructor?

To thrive as an Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor, you need a strong background in pediatric nursing, a current RN license, clinical teaching experience, and at least a BSN or often an MSN degree. Familiarity with simulation technology, electronic health records (EHRs), and academic assessment tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help you effectively guide students and foster a supportive learning environment. These competencies ensure safe, high-quality clinical education and prepare nursing students to deliver exceptional pediatric patient care.

What is an adjunct pediatric clinical instructor?

Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructors are part-time educators who teach and supervise nursing or medical students during their pediatric clinical rotations. They provide hands-on instruction, mentorship, and evaluation in hospital or clinic settings, ensuring students gain practical experience working with infants, children, and adolescents. Adjunct instructors are typically experienced practitioners, such as registered nurses or physicians, who bring real-world expertise to their teaching. Their responsibilities may also include assessing student performance, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with full-time faculty.

What are the typical responsibilities of an adjunct pediatric clinical instructor?

As an Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor, your primary responsibilities include supervising nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing real-time feedback on their patient care skills, and facilitating learning experiences in pediatric settings. You'll also evaluate student performance, ensure compliance with safety and ethical standards, and act as a liaison between the healthcare facility and the academic institution. Collaboration with faculty and healthcare staff is essential to ensure students meet their learning objectives and gain practical, hands-on experience.
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Infographic showing various Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,238 per year, or $40.5 per hour.

Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor

Widener University

Chester, PA • On-site

$37.75 - $51.50/hr

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Job description

The Department of Nursing in the Dwyer School of Nursing at Widener University invites applications for the position of adjunct Clinical Instructor for Medical-Surgical Nursing. The Medical-Surgical Adjunct Clinical Instructor will teach in the undergraduate program at a clinical site with 8 students with an emphasis on the care of a patient within the pediatric population Clinical instructors are expected to be available one shift per week for the semester.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

  • Complete facility orientation prior to the start of clinical
  • Complete all clinical health requirements in Exxat
  • Create patient assignments prior to the start of the clinical day
  • Supervise students in all aspects of care of patients/clients
  • Review and provide feedback for all written clinical assignments
  • Submit grades for assignments as directed by course coordinator
  • Provide weekly feedback to students in the clinical area
  • Complete final clinical evaluations
  • Plan instructional activities for pre/post conferences
  • Communicate and issues at the clinical site with course coordinator and Director of Undergraduate Clinical Placement
  • Responsible for all clinical hours assigned to the course

Secondary responsibilities:

  • Write letters of recommendations as requested by students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

  • Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science with a major in nursing.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing is acceptable if currently enrolled in a Master's program. Completion of the Master's degree is required within 5 years of hire.
  • Experience in the clinical area is required.
  • Licensure as a registered nurse in PA.
  • Licensure in NJ or DE or a multistate license is required if appropriate for the clinical site.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the clinical area.
  • Completion of criminal background checks, child abuse checks, and clinical requirements prior to starting.

Preferred:

  • Experience as a clinical instructor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

  • Clinical rotations may take place during the day, evening, or weekend.
  • Must be able to maintain manual dexterity, gross and fine movements including but not limited to:
  • Sufficiently, safely move from room to room, and move quickly.
  • Sit/stand and maintain balance, walk, climb, bend, twist, stop and squat.
  • Push, pull, lift, and support at least 25 lbs. in order to position, transfer, and ambulate patients/clients.
  • Move light objects up to 10 lbs. and move heavy objects weighing from 10-50 lbs.
  • Pick up objects with hands, grasp small objects and pinch/pick up with fingers and twist/turn with hands.

To learn more about the Dwyer School of Nursing, please visit https://www.widener.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-nursing

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

U.S. work authorization is required.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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