Instructor, Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College•Springfield, MO

About The Position

LLCC seeks a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month Nursing Instructor to teach in its Nursing Programs, which may include Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing (PCN), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The instructor will prepare students to be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination beginning in the spring semester. Programs are offered at the LLCC main campus in Springfield, Illinois, and at LLCC Outreach Centers. The role includes classroom and nursing skills laboratory instruction, as well as supervising students in clinical settings. Full-time faculty teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester. Courses may use face-to-face, online, hybrid, or remote instructional modalities and may be offered in 16-week or 8-week formats. There may be opportunities for additional summer teaching and overload assignments. Evening and weekend hours may be needed, and assigned courses and class meeting times vary by semester. The Department of Health Professions has 32 full-time faculty and is headed by the Dean of Health Professions. LLCC describes its environment as positive and team-oriented, supportive of staff development, and committed to inclusive teaching and learning. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing, required by state statute for nursing faculty.
Active, unencumbered State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license, or full eligibility to apply for one immediately.
At least 2 years of professional clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Recent hospital clinical experience in general medical-surgical nursing.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience, especially at a community college.
Experience teaching using Canvas and/or other online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

Teach 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes, labs, and clinicals.
Prepare lessons and course syllabi.
Evaluate and assist students.
Maintain accurate records of student performance and follow grading procedures.
Provide students with timely feedback.
Maintain office hours.
Participate in departmental and institutional operations and program review.
Create a learning environment that fosters student success and active learning.
Use instructional technology to support teaching and learning.
Develop, integrate, evaluate, and review student learning outcomes in support of LLCC and ACEN ongoing accreditation.
Contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
Teach in nursing programs that may include ADN, PCN, and CNA, and prepare students for eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN examination.
Teach in classroom and nursing skills laboratory settings and supervise students in clinical settings.