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How much do surgical clinical instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for surgical clinical instructor in the United States is $68,661.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a surgical clinical instructor?

A Surgical Clinical Instructor is a healthcare professional, often an experienced surgeon or surgical nurse, responsible for teaching and supervising medical students, residents, or surgical technologists in clinical and surgical settings. They provide hands-on instruction, oversee surgical procedures, ensure adherence to safety and ethical standards, and evaluate trainees' performance. Their role is critical in bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical, real-world surgical experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a surgical clinical instructor?

To thrive as a Surgical Clinical Instructor, you need advanced surgical expertise, a relevant medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent), and licensure, often complemented by experience in clinical teaching. Familiarity with simulation technology, electronic health records (EHRs), and current surgical protocols or certifications (such as ATLS or ACLS) is typically required. Strong leadership, effective communication, and mentorship abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality surgical education, promoting patient safety, and developing competent future surgeons.

What are the typical challenges faced by surgical clinical instructors when balancing teaching responsibilities with clinical duties?

Surgical Clinical Instructors often juggle multiple responsibilities, including supervising students in the operating room, developing curriculum, and maintaining their own clinical practice. One common challenge is managing time effectively to provide quality instruction while ensuring patient safety and meeting clinical obligations. Additionally, instructors must stay updated on surgical advancements to deliver the most current training. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for successfully balancing these demands and fostering a supportive learning environment.

What is the difference between Surgical Clinical Instructor vs Surgical Nurse?

AspectSurgical Clinical InstructorSurgical Nurse
Required CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, teaching certification (if applicable)Registered Nurse (RN) license, nursing degree, specialized surgical training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, medical schools, teaching hospitalsOperating rooms, surgical wards, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageMedical education institutions, hospitalsHospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Primary FocusTeaching surgical techniques, supervising students, clinical instructionProviding patient care, assisting in surgeries, patient monitoring

The Surgical Clinical Instructor primarily focuses on teaching and supervising surgical students in academic and clinical settings, requiring medical and surgical training. In contrast, a Surgical Nurse provides direct patient care during surgeries and in surgical units, with a nursing background. Both roles are essential in surgical environments but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Surgical Clinical Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,661 per year, or $33 per hour.

Adjunct Medical-Surgical Clinical Instructor

Widener University

Chester, PA • On-site

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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 in long term or acute care clinical units. 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.

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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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