Part -Time Instructional Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure Track Faculty - MCN
About The Position
For over 100 years, Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) has had a reputation for innovation and excellence. As the only professional college at Illinois State University, we offer traditional and online programs, including prelicensure, RN to BSN, and accelerated Baccalaureate degrees, a Ph.D. in nursing science and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. As a leader in research on aging/vulnerable populations, heart failure, and nursing education science, MCN is an excellent environment for candidates to share their clinical and teaching expertise. In anticipation of possible openings in the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University throughout the academic year and summer sessions, a pool of qualified persons interested in the undergraduate non-tenure-track teaching positions is maintained. Applications are accepted continuously for non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. For more information about Mennonite College of Nursing, please visit the website, http://nursing.illinoisstate.edu/. Additional Information University Benefit Highlights: Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination) Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents Paid benefit time Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ Illinois State University: Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois' first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State's Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride. Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens' high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability's top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online's list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State's campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.
Requirements
- Masters of Science in Nursing completed by the start date of the appointment.
- Passion for teaching undergraduate students in the clinical, laboratory and classroom setting.
- Must have licensure in Illinois by the start date of the appointment.
- For teaching positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.
- Compliance with all required MCN and Site Health and Safety requirements prior to the start date of appointment
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching experience in a clinical, laboratory and/or classroom setting
- Experience in Psych mental health, acute care, critical care, pediatrics and public health
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
