Adjunct Faculty Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Current Professional Nurse (RN) licensure registered in Illinois.
• Evidence of CEU’s as required for license renewal
• Current CPR
• Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience with at least two years in area of specialty (Medical-Surgical/Mental Health preferred)
• Strong foundation in evidence-based teaching or clinical practice.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Excellent time management, organizational, writing, as well as analytical skills.
• Be culturally competent with the ability to represent the organization and program with positive attitude and professional poise
• Ability to work independently, and be a positive and proactive participant within a multidisciplinary team
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable and punctual, must report absences in a timely manner to the Associate Dean of Nursing
• Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, and able to manage conflict and challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of Instituto College and the nursing program while adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of the institution, program, and regulating bodies
• Provide student-centered teaching to a diverse student population using best practices
• Create a classroom environment that encourages mutual respect and supports student learning
• Demonstrate a collegial, collaborative and positive attitude
• Adhere to the course syllabus and use course-approved textbooks and supplemental material
• Review the course syllabus and expectations with students during the first class meeting
• Attend mandatory faculty meetings
• Maintain designated office hours to meet the needs of the students
• Respond to student, faculty, college staff, and Associate Dean of Nursing emails, using college-designated email in a timely matter.
• Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness
• Maintain record (including class attendance) and submit student grades electronically in a timely manner
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student’s performance with timely feedback
• Collaborate with clinical education partners in instructional delivery and supervision of student learning in the clinical setting, including, but not limited to, orientation, adherence to agency policies/procedures, communication with members of the healthcare team, and student clinical evaluation.
• Engage in ongoing personal and professional development and scholarly activities.
• Participate in curriculum development, outcomes assessment, accreditation and planning activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Nursing.

Benefits

• 403b retirement saving plan (if working more than 20 hours per week).
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Leave