Adjunct Instructor
About The Position
This position involves adjunct teaching at the OSF College of Nursing in Rockford, Illinois. The College of Nursing Adjunct Instructor is an academic faculty member responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating College curricula. The instructor serves the College, students, faculty, staff, the nursing profession, and the community, and is expected to contribute to and support nursing scholarship. Faculty members are expected to uphold and promote the College’s mission, philosophy, and program outcomes within the policies and framework of OSF HealthCare and the College Board. Adjunct faculty appointments are limited assignments for one or more specific courses and/or semesters. The specialty areas are psychiatric-mental health or medical-surgical/fundamentals.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in the area of teaching.
- Graduate degree in nursing if teaching in a nursing area.
- Evidence of continued self-development within the profession.
- Two years of clinical nursing practice experience if teaching in a nursing area.
- Knowledge of subject matter in assigned areas.
- Experience commensurate with the area of teaching responsibility.
- Behavior reflecting the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses (2008).
- Current, unencumbered Illinois RN license if responsible for teaching nursing.
- Current CPR certification if teaching clinical nursing.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong communication and teaching skills.
- Continued growth in knowledge through advanced academic preparation and continuing education.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate or graduate education teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the College’s program curricula.
- Serve the College, students, faculty, staff, the profession, and the community.
- Contribute to and support nursing scholarship.
- Uphold and promote the College’s mission, philosophy, and program outcomes within OSF HealthCare and College Board policies.
- Maintain professional development and continuing education, including workshops and conferences as needed for continued licensure.
- Meet annual and long-term goals for professional development and personal growth.
- Comply with applicable mission and regulatory requirements, such as JCAHO and OSHA, per OSF SAMC.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package, including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
