Adjunct Instructor

OSF HealthCare • Rockford, IL

20h

About The Position

A College of Nursing Adjunct Instructor is a member of the academic faculty entrusted with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the College’s program(s) curricula. An adjunct instructor serves the College, its students, faculty, staff, the profession, and community. An adjunct instructor is expected to contribute and support nursing scholarship. Each faculty member is expected to abide by and promote the Mission, philosophy, and expected outcomes of the College and its programs within the philosophic framework and policies of OSF Healthcare and the College Board. Adjunct faculty appointments reflect a limited assignment for one or more specific courses and/or semesters.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in area of teaching OR graduate degree in nursing if teaching in area of nursing.
• Evidence of continued self-development within profession.
• Two years experience in clinical nursing practice if teaching in area of nursing.
• Knowledge of subject matter in assigned areas.
• Experience commensurate with area of teaching responsibility.
• Behavior reflecting “Code of Ethics for Nurses” (American Nurses Association, 2008)
• Organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in Illinois if responsible for teaching nursing.
• Current CPR if teaching clinical nursing.
• Continues to increase knowledge base through advanced academic preparation and continuing education.
• Meets annual and long-term goals for professional development and personal growth Mission and Regulatory (e.g., JCAHO, OSHA) requirements per OSF SAMC Workshops and conferences as needed for continued licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Med/surge experience is preferred
• Baccalaureate or graduate education teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, and evaluation of the College’s program(s) curricula.
• Serve the College, its students, faculty, staff, the profession, and community.
• Contribute and support nursing scholarship.
• Abide by and promote the Mission, philosophy, and expected outcomes of the College and its programs within the philosophic framework and policies of OSF Healthcare and the College Board.
• Limited assignment for one or more specific courses and/or semesters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level