Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Cornerstone University’s School of Health, Science, and Technology invites applications for a full-time Clinical Coordinator in the Nursing Program. This position is a 9/10 month faculty appointment plus some summer work responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical education, maintaining and developing clinical partnerships, and teaching in the nursing curriculum as appropriate beginning January 2027. Training could begin prior to this date.

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried, Academic Rank eligible (Assistant or Associate Professor), and tenure-track eligible.

REPORTS TO: Dean of the School of Health, Science, and Technology.

LOCATION: Grand Rapids Campus

WORK HOURS: The clinical coordinator serves as nursing faculty and also a primary coordinator of clinical placements for Cornerstone nursing students as part of their curriculum. As such, this role requires some ongoing work during the summer academic break.

Position Summary

The Clinical Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Nursing and nursing faculty to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences that are aligned with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and Cornerstone’s Christ-centered mission. The nursing program places great value in collaboration and, therefore, desires candidates who have the same teamwork and collaborative values.

About Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University is a vibrant, interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence within an academically rigorous and spiritually rich educational community. The university is located just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in West Michigan known for its cultural offerings, thriving medical and research community, and abundant outdoor recreation. Learn more at www.cornerstone.edu.

Key Responsibilities

A representative set of responsibilities includes:

• Clinical Placement & Coordination
  • Coordinate and oversee all undergraduate nursing clinical placements and practicum experiences.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with clinical agencies, site coordinators, and preceptors. Regional travel may be expected.
  • Ensure affiliation agreements and clinical contracts are current and compliant.
• Compliance & Accreditation
  • Maintain documentation required by regulatory and accrediting bodies related to clinical education (e.g., site approvals, student clearances, evaluations).
  • Ensure compliance with agency requirements (health records, background checks, orientation, etc.).
• Student & Preceptor Support
  • Orient students to clinical expectations, policies, and professional standards.
  • Support and mentor clinical faculty and preceptors, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
  • Address clinical concerns or issues in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
• Teaching & Assessment
  • Teach clinical and/or didactic nursing courses in areas of expertise (in-person and/or online).
  • Participate in assessment and continuous improvement of clinical courses and experiences.
• Program & University Service
  • Assist with recruitment of clinical sites, students, and adjunct/clinical faculty.
  • Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in nursing (MSN or equivalent)
• An unencumbered RN license in the state of Michigan
• Significant recent clinical practice experience in nursing
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, supervise, or precept nursing students or new nurses
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate nursing education.

Preferred:

• Enrollment in or completion of a terminal degree (e.g., DNP, Ph.D. in Nursing or related field).
• Prior higher education teaching experience (classroom, lab, or clinical).
• Experience working with clinical partners, affiliate agreements, and accreditation requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s credentials and experience. Cornerstone University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health insurance options
• Flexible time off, especially over Thanksgiving, between Christmas and New Year's, and in the summer.
• 100% tuition remission for employees and their dependent children
• A 403(b) retirement plan

Essential Qualifications:

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community.

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.

• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”

• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.

  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.