Teaching Instructor Jobs in Vale, OR (NOW HIRING)

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Location : Ontario, Oregon
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-00024
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 11/21/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Become a Clinical Nursing Instructor and Help Shape Tomorrow's Nurses at TVCC!
We are currently seeking applicants for part-time positions in the Spring (April through mid-June) and Fall (mid-September through December).
This role is responsible for providing instruction and support to nursing students across diverse clinical settings within the local area. Responsibilities include facilitating skills development, nursing knowledge, patient care, and simulation experiences within the nursing program. Orientation, mentoring, and support provided.
Clinical shifts may vary depending on the academic term and clinical placement (Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday shifts with 12-, 10-or 8-hour schedules). The opportunity for skills lab and simulation experiences may be available for applicants who have interest and/or previous experience.
Clinical Nursing Instructors are expected to uphold safety standards, set high expectations for student performance, and foster clinical reasoning through hands-on practice, including medication administration. Flexibility is essential, as the schedule may include evening or weekend assignments.
Essential Functions
• Supervision and evaluation of nursing students in clinical or simulation settings.
• Understand and maintain the nursing department's philosophy of clinical instruction.
• Understand and implement the nursing department's curriculum in clinical/simulation instruction.
• Act as liaison between clinical facility staff and the nursing department.
• Conduct pre-clinical and post-clinical group work with students.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings. Attend clinical instructor faculty meetings arranged by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Report directly to the Clinical Coordinator or Nursing Director regarding all clinical/simulation issues.
• Learn and use appropriate technology to support the curriculum, within student areas including the use of Canvas, online tracking system, and the simulation lab.
• Supervise assigned clinical and campus lab/simulation experiences, conducting group discussions and student conferences.
• Create a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success.
• May participate in student advising to improve student retention and success.
• Evaluate and document student progress; communicating with students and the Clinical Coordinator of progress.
• Participate in departmental meetings, in-service training and activities, and other required training.
• Assist in curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories, research, and outcomes assessment strategies. Select appropriate texts, software, and supplemental materials.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural (including traditional, non-traditional and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution with a minimum of two years of nursing experience. Acute care, Medical/Surgical, direct patient care background preferred. Must be computer literate. Must be able to work effectively in a teamwork environment, possess communication skills (written, verbal, & nonverbal), and be open to effective and appropriate uses of technology in the curriculum.
SPECIAL: A current unencumbered Nursing License from Oregon and Idaho or the ability to obtain licenses from Oregon and Idaho by date of hire.
Supplemental Information
This is a part-time instruction position. Rate of pay will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Earn an average of $3800 - $4800 per term.
This position is not eligible for benefits.