Nursing Clinical Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)

About Cayuga Community College:

Cayuga Community College, a unit of the State University of New York with locations in the cities of Auburn and Fulton, is a two-year community college sponsored by Cayuga County. Committed to being the community college for both Cayuga and Oswego counties, the College offers transfer and career-oriented curricula on a degree and certificate basis through day, evening, online, and summer sessions. For groups such as high school students, government agencies, retirees, and industrial, business and professional personnel, the College also offers credit and credit-free specialized instruction according to need and interest.

Cayuga Community College is a supportive and inclusive institution where students are encouraged to grow, discover their highest potential, and advance their educational and professional goals. We are committed to student success and providing accessible learning opportunities that lead to valuable career and transfer pathways.

Job Description:

Title of Position: Nursing Clinical Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)

• Function of Position:

A part-time clinical instructor teaches the clinical component of a nursing course. A 10-hour position requires 150 contact hours each semester:

Teaching Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning within the nursing department's mission, philosophy and conceptual framework

• Implement student-centered learning activities to achieve learning outcomes in clinical

• Evaluate student learning as evidenced by:

• Nursing care plans

• Clinical paperwork

• Clinical summative rotation evaluation conferences

• BSN faculty will have an MSN faculty oversee evaluation of student work

• Select patient assignments for clinical experiences

• Facilitate pre and post conferences

• Communicate student progress to Course Coordinator

• Use Brightspace web-enhanced learning management system

• Maintain three office hours weekly for 10-hour position; four office hours weekly for 12-hour position

Departmental Responsibilities

• Attend appropriate level meetings (3 each semester)
• Attend nursing departmental meetings (1 each semester)
• Serve on nursing ad hoc meetings as desired
• Attend annual Professional Advancement Pinning Ceremony (May)

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain current clinical competency at clinical agency
• Maintain current CPR and health requirements
• Pursue continuing education in area of expertise
• Use evidence-based teaching practices
• Facilitate learning within the framework of the National League for Nursing Core Competencies of Nurse Educators
• Submit Nursing Adjunct Performance Appraisal May 15 one year after hired and bi-annually thereafter

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN license

• BSN required, MSN or active progress towards an MSN degree

• Regionally accredited higher education institution

• Two years related clinical experience

Additional Information:

DUAL CAMPUS

Posted salary is based upon the 2025-2026 instructor rate pro-rated for 10 contact hours.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, please submit resume, cover letter, transcripts and evidence of nursing licensure at the time of application.

A professional reference check will be required prior to a formal offer of employment. Finalists will be notified and references will be requested at that time in the process through a separate online platform. Cayuga Community College requires three professional references, at least one of which must be a current or former supervisor.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will commensurate with credentials and relevant experience unless an exact amount is listed.

Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Cayuga Community College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.