Clinical Nursing Instructor

Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Title

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Department

Academic Affairs

Job Category

Faculty

FLSA

Exempt

College Name

Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Type

Full-time

Campus Location

Owensboro, KY

Work Months

10 months 

College Overview: 
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky.  OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com

Benefits: 
Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plans: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: 
Owensboro Community and Technical College is hiring two full-time Clinical Nursing Instructor positions. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nursing Clinical Instructor is responsible for conducting clinical education experiences that align with didactic instruction. This role supports student development of technical nursing skills and ensures achievement of course competencies through high-quality clinical instruction. This is a 10-month, full-time faculty position requiring on-site presence three days per week, with twelve-hour shifts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 
The duties/responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with fellow instructors to coordinate clinical education experiences that align with didactic content and support student learning.
• Provide high-quality clinical instruction and conduct evaluations to promote excellence in nursing education.
• Support the Director of Nursing in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining clinical faculty committed to student success.
• Stay current with the nursing curriculum and required competencies, integrating evidence-based practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Actively participate in nursing faculty meetings, College Assembly, and professional development opportunities.
• Assist nursing faculty and staff in ensuring student compliance with clinical facility requirements.
• Serve as a professional role model, demonstrating integrity, compassion, and excellence in nursing practice.
• Design and manage clinical rotation schedules to optimize student learning and facility collaboration.
• Identify and assess potential healthcare facilities to expand and enrich clinical learning opportunities for students.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and walk frequently demonstrates the ability to squat, stoop, bend, push, and pull as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and goals of the nursing program.

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrate ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for effective communication, teamwork, and mentorship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to support instruction and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or a compact state with multi-state privileges is required.
• Minimum of two years of recent clinical nursing experience (within the past five years) is required.
• Must maintain personal compliance with clinical facility requirements, such as CPR certification and TB screening.
• A graduate degree in nursing or a related field must be obtained within five years of hire.
• Graduate-level nursing (MSN) degree is strongly preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred and valued.

Application Process: 
Applicants must complete and submit:

• Online application
• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Copy of all college transcripts, certificates, and/or licenses. Official version needed within 30 days of hire. 
• Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.
• Selected candidate will perform a teaching demonstration.

Positions are based on a term-contract, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.

Application Deadline:  
Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.