How to hire an adjunct clinical instructor

How to hire an adjunct clinical instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step adjunct clinical instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an adjunct clinical instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new adjunct clinical instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the adjunct clinical instructor you need to hire. Certain adjunct clinical instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect adjunct clinical instructor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents adjunct clinical instructor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Adjunct Clinical Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Adjunct Clinical Instructor	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$19-52
   Nursing Faculty	Nursing faculty members are professionals who are responsible for providing education and instructional materials about topics that are related to the nursing profession. These professionals must maintain communication with the Director of Nursing to discuss the progress and concerns of their nursing students... Show more	$21-43
   Nursing Program Coordinator	A Nursing Program Coordinator typically works at universities and community colleges where they are in charge of coordinating nursing programs. Although the extent of their responsibilities depends on their employment institution, it usually includes conducting research and analyses, liaising with internal and external parties, working together with directors in developing curriculums, and overseeing committee works... Show more	$21-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Semester
   • BSN
   • Student Learning
   • Student Performance
   • Pediatrics
   • Clinical Practice
   • Dental Hygiene
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Med/Surg
   • Course Objectives
   • Syllabus
   • Professional Development
   • Medical-Surgical Nursing

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage, direct, and teach ADN nursing students in the clinical setting in Tulsa hospitals.
   • Supervise junior and senior level undergraduate nursing students during their general pediatrics and critical care clinical.
   • Assign and follow nursing students on ICU and other floors.
   • Serve as a clinical instructor for nurses in an ADN program rotating through obstetrics.
   • Supervise 3rd and 4th year medical students on their general surgery rotation each term.
   • Perform effective and knowledgeable clinical instruction for BSN students as they rotate through various hospitals in Houston, TX.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the adjunct clinical instructor job description is a good way to get more applicants. An adjunct clinical instructor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an adjunct clinical instructor in Oklahoma may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level adjunct clinical instructor. Additionally, an adjunct clinical instructor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average adjunct clinical instructor salary

   $67,696yearly

   $32.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level adjunct clinical instructor salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average adjunct clinical instructor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$101,328	$49
   2	Delaware	$83,951	$40
   3	New Jersey	$80,046	$38
   4	Michigan	$75,643	$36
   5	New York	$75,492	$36
   6	Maryland	$74,466	$36
   7	Florida	$71,830	$35
   8	Wisconsin	$70,763	$34
   9	Nebraska	$69,879	$34
   10	Ohio	$67,508	$32
   11	Pennsylvania	$67,154	$32
   12	Wyoming	$66,440	$32
   13	Missouri	$63,728	$31
   14	North Carolina	$63,389	$30
   15	Texas	$60,032	$29
   16	Oklahoma	$55,837	$27

   Average adjunct clinical instructor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	North Central Texas College	$113,586	$54.61	30
   2	Kern Community College District	$108,681	$52.25	22
   3	Parker University	$107,007	$51.45	3
   4	New York University	$103,575	$49.80	25
   5	University of Cincinnati	$99,258	$47.72	24
   6	Community College System of New Hampshire	$98,640	$47.42	103
   7	Rutgers University	$97,788	$47.01	374
   8	Hennepin Technical College	$97,651	$46.95
   9	University of California-Berkeley	$95,850	$46.08
   10	Merrimack College	$95,835	$46.07	16
   11	West Coast University	$92,838	$44.63	38
   12	Carnegie Mellon University	$90,476	$43.50	38
   13	Touro College	$89,846	$43.20	76
   14	University at Buffalo	$87,628	$42.13	102
   15	Baylor University	$85,616	$41.16	23
   16	University of Detroit Mercy	$85,303	$41.01	9
   17	Unitek Learning	$83,128	$39.97	71
   18	Moore Norman Technology Center	$83,128	$39.97	7
   19	University of Texas System	$82,871	$39.84	103
   20	Delaware Systems Technology, Inc.	$82,730	$39.77

4. Writing an adjunct clinical instructor job description

   An adjunct clinical instructor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an adjunct clinical instructor job description:

   Adjunct clinical instructor job description example

   Nature of Duties: Teaches Practical Nursing courses in a clinical/lab environment; maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field. Provides instruction in practical applications of Practical Nursing in the clinical setting and skills lab; Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports required for clinical; ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area; meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' progress. Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population. Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day, evening, and weekend clinicals and activities.
   Minimum Qualifications:
   
   * Associate Degree in Registered Nursing from an accredited institution and demonstrated competence/experience in the teaching discipline.
   * Valid Georgia RN license and current BLS (CPR) Certification from the American Heart Association
   * Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in the past 7 years.
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   * Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing from an accredited institution.
   * Teaching experience in postsecondary education.
   * Recent teaching experience.
   
   Salary/Benefits: Based on Qualifications.
   
   Notes
   
   * Unofficial Transcripts, resume, and proof of applicable certifications\licensure are required for consideration. Official transcripts and prior employment verification required within 30 days of hire for continuous employment.
   * Selected candidate must successfully complete a background check to include employment references, criminal history, and verification of employment prior to hire.
   * West Georgia Technical College is not currently sponsoring work visas at this time.
   * This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
   * WGTC reserves the right to close positions at any time.
   
   Employment Policy
   
   The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.
   
   Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.
   
   Additional Information
   
   * Number of Openings: 4
   * Shift: Day Job
   * Posting End Date: Oct 31, 2022

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find adjunct clinical instructors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your adjunct clinical instructor job on Zippia to find and attract quality adjunct clinical instructor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting adjunct clinical instructors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new adjunct clinical instructor

   Once you've selected the best adjunct clinical instructor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new adjunct clinical instructor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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