If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

This position is located ONSITE in El Paso, TexasAct as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision.  This faculty must:Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.Serves as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem-solving.Provides expertise in an assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.Demonstrates an understanding of, and participates in, the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program.Fosters students learning through innovative teaching practices; to include how to perform duties in the clinical setting.Responds with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, short deadlines, and to meet student needs. Communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.Makes appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.Communicates with the student's assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time.Offers proactive support and outreach to assigned students.Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.Submits electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after completion of clinical intensive.Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.Conducts both in-person and/remote methods of student evaluationSupports Health Placement Team to secure clinical partnerships.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines.Capacity for self-motivation and working independently.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Aptitude for learning innovative technology.Must comply with site specific orientation and onboarding requirements.Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure.Accuracy: Draws on information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions.Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.Initiative: Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization.

Job Qualifications: This position is located ONSITE in El Paso, Texas

Minimum:

MSN degree and current, unencumbered licenseTwo years of relevant professional experience.This role will serve as a demonstrated subject matter expert in job-relevant content or practice area

Preferred:

Doctorate, or terminal degree in a specific content area.Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.Holds all applicable licenses or certifications.  Prior experience in clinical teaching/nursing education.

Department Specific Minimum Qualifications, Leavitt School of Health:

Master's degree in nursing; Education is verified.Two years minimum clinical nursing experienceWork history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration.Active, unencumbered license in designated stateState and federal legislative requirements and college accreditation requirements may apply to maintain the necessary credentialing for this role.Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.Specific requirements of the job such as travel and the environment in which the job is performed.

Travel:

The full time position is an on-site clinical instructor role requiring daily travel to clinical sites for the duration of the clinical day (usually three 12-hour shifts per week but could vary by rotation and location). Travel will be required for all shifts within the assigned district.

Additional Information:

Travel within the assigned clinical district will be required. If travel is greater than 20 miles, one way, mileage will be reimbursed. Parking fees will be reimbursed.

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Pay Range: $4,260.10 - $6,390.15

How to apply: apply online

Part-time Regular Positions (classified for less than 30 standard working hours)

This is a part-time, regular position (classified for less than 30 SWH) that is eligible for vision and mental healthcare; flexible spending account; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and paid holidays and sick time.

The University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.