Utica College is seeking adjunct clinical instructors for its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Instructors are needed to teach at local healthcare facilities in various subjects like foundations, pediatrics, and medical/surgical nursing. Requirements include a Master's degree or enrollment in a Master's program, current NY nursing license, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience. The 16-month ABSN program blends online and hands-on learning. The college offers a referral bonus program and travel stipend for adjuncts.
1. AdjunctClinicalInstructorofNursing
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Utica College is currently accepting applications for adjunct
instructors to teach clinical education in the Accelerated Bachelor
of Science in Nursing Program in the Utica/Rome/Syracuse, New
York area. Instructors are needed to teach at local healthcare
facilities as a clinical instructor in Foundations, Trends in
Professional Nursing, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Mental Health and
Medical/Surgical.
Requirements of the Nursing Clinical Instructor
• Master’s degree or BS in Nursing and enrolled in a Master’s
degree program
• NYS Registered Nurse License required
• Must have current BLS certification
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a RN
• Teaching experience preferred
• Must have strong communication skills
Founded in 1946, Utica College is a private comprehensive
institution distinguished for its integration of liberal and
professional study. Our dedicated faculty and staff have built a
tradition of excellence in teaching and learning with particular
emphasis on providing individual attention to students. Utica
College is committed to quality nursing education and extended
that commitment to our accelerated nursing program in
Syracuse, New York in 2013.
The Program: The ABSN program allows students to earn their
Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing in 16 months and blends
online courses with hands-on lab simulations and clinical rotations.
For more information please visit: acceleratednursing.utica.edu
Lesley A. Wallace, Senior Manager Employment/Retention • (315) 792-3384
Kristin L. Phelps, Employment Specialist • (315) 792-3458
ucadjuncts@utica.edu
For course descriptions and to apply please visit: utica.edu/adjunct-apply
Utica College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
2. REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
Utica College encourages active clinical nursing adjuncts
to refer reliable, qualified clinical nursing candidates for
employment. This bonus program is offered exclusively
in the nursing program for clinical candidates. The bonus
program allows the College to attract quality candidates
in a highly competitive market and provide support for
the academic needs of the College.
Payment:
If the referral is accepted and the appointed clinical nurs-
ing adjunct completes at least a three (3) contact hour
clinical, the person who made the successful referral will
receive a $250 referral bonus subject to payroll tax with-
holding. The bonus will be paid at the end of the referral’s
first session. In the event the person making the referral
is not actively teaching a UC clinical when the referral
is made, the bonus will be paid at the beginning of the
person’s next clinical session.
Eligibility:
A clinical adjunct can receive up to four referral bonuses
within a calendar year. Candidates cannot have been em-
ployed by the college previously. The Associate Dean of
Nursing will be the final authority in determining bonus
eligibility in case of questions or disputes.
Clinical adjunct faculty required to travel 50+ miles to clinical location are eligible to receive a distance travel stipend
of $600 per semester.
Rate Per Contact Per 3 Contacts Per 6 contacts Notes
K1 $640 $1,920 $3,840 BS: 0 - 17 Contact hours completed
K2 $688 $2,064 $4,128 MS: 0 - 17 Contact hours completed
K3 $688 $2,064 $4,128 BS: 18 - 35 Contact hours completed
K4 $736 $2,208 $4,416 MS: 18 - 35 Contact hours completed
K5 $736 $2,208 $4,416 BS: 36+ Contact hours completed
K6 $800 $2,400 $4,800 MS: 36+ Contact hours completed
Nursing Clinicals Rates
Questions may be directed to the Office of Human Resources
(315) 792-3276 • ucadjuncts@utica.edu