Nursing adjunct med/surg

Oakton College • Evanston, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Oakton College is seeking passionate educators to join their team. For over 50 years, Oakton has built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive. They provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston. Oakton is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and values diverse perspectives, embracing new ideas and fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture. This role is for a part-time faculty member in Nursing, specifically for Med/Surg.

Requirements

• MSN with recent medical surgical nursing experience in a hospital setting within the past 2 years.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience preferred.
• Strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment.
• Candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment.
• Current and skilled in their use of evolving technologies.
• Active in promoting critical thinking.
• Committed to challenging students to be knowledgeable, ethical, and capable global citizens.
• Enthusiastic faculty committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning.
• Interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction.
• Professionally competent.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Engage in institutional and departmental service.

Responsibilities

• Construction of a course syllabus, consistent with the generic course syllabus that stipulates course objectives, content, and grading criteria.
• Preparation of course presentations and instructional materials for lecture, and laboratory and clinical functions (as appropriate).
• Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and laboratories (if appropriate) at scheduled times.
• Consultation with and evaluation of students.
• Maintenance of clear records on student performance, as well as any other factors such as attendance involved with the grading of students.
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of midterm and final grades, keeping office hours, and decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, and grading standards; also adhering to provisions of the AFA contract.
• Compliance with institutional procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level