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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE: Clinical Adjunct Instructor-Practical Nursing

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time Faculty–Non-Exempt–Hourly

DIRECT SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM: Practical Nursing Coordinator

TEACHING LOCATION(S): Various locations within service area

HOURS: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed to fulfill the duties of the position (maximum 29 hours per week).

SALARY: $35 per hour

FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

The Clinical Adjunct Instructor–Practical Nursing is responsible for providing clinical instruction and supervision to Practical Nursing students during Mental Health/Psychiatric clinical rotations. Responsibilities include evaluating student performance, maintaining required records and documentation, collaborating with program faculty, and supporting the delivery and success of the Practical Nursing program. This part-time position is scheduled for two 11-hour clinical days per week, typically Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed to meet program requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical instruction and supervision to Practical Nursing students during Mental Health/Psychiatric clinical rotations in accordance with program and clinical agency requirements.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback to promote student success and clinical competency.
• Maintain accurate student records, evaluations, attendance, and required clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the Practical Nursing Coordinator and course faculty to ensure consistency between classroom instruction and clinical learning experiences.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and clinical agency personnel.
• Foster a positive, professional, and inclusive learning environment for traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in departmental meetings and other instructional activities as requested.
• Maintain compliance with college, Tennessee Board of Nursing, and clinical agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Tennessee.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent full-time clinical nursing experience within the past five (5) years, including at least one (1) year of Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, planning, oral, and written communication skills.
• Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience preferred.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for a position at TCAT Shelbyville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your resume and cover letter. Please note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application and other required documents.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and individuals authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which includes the Sex Offender Registry, Driving History, County Criminal History, National Criminal Database, Federal Criminal History, and Sanctions and Disciplinary Database.

TCAT Shelbyville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Angelica Lightfoot, Human Resource Coordinator, hrcontact@tcatshelbyville.edu, 2905 US 231 North, Shelbyville, TN 37160, 931-685-5013. The TCAT Shelbyville policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://www.tcatshelbyville.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement.             7/30/2026