Practical Nursing Instructor - Part Time Adjunct Faculty

Summary

Illinois Central College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach licensed practical nursing program students within clinical setting, and possible lab or theory, primarily during fall and spring semesters. Teaching may occur during day or evening. If available, adjuncts may continue to teach future consecutive semesters. Adjunct nursing faculty are primarily responsible for maintaining programmatic and accreditation standards, collaborating with Associate Dean for Nursing and full-time faculty to meet course learning outcomes, and supporting individual student learning needs for enhancing student success. Maximum assignment may be up to 12 contact hours for fall and spring semesters, and if also teaching summer, contact hours must be maintained at or below 29 for the academic year.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Maintain highest possible standards of the Practical Nursing Program.

2.Facilitate teaching and learning opportunities, while ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and safety standards are met.

3.Adhere to course syllabi for assigned courses and communicate expectations to ensure student success.

4.Maintain access and availability for students.

5.Collaborate effectively with program faculty and agency staff to continuously improve and adapt the student learning experience.

6.Document, review, analyze, and report student clinical assessment results for the program assessment plan.

7.Seek professional development to remain current within respiratory education, workforce trends, and emerging technology.

8.Maintain skills through professional development, continuing education, and scholarly activities appropriate to higher education and professional discipline.

9.Actively serve on college, department, and program committees as appropriate.

10. Support college-wide initiatives and actively participates in program and organizational meetings.

11. Perform assigned responsibilities during the day, evening and/or weekend on any campus or clinical facility.

12. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

1.Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

2.Current Illinois license as a professional registered nurse.

3.Minimum of two (2) years full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.

4.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

5.Strong verbal and written communication skills.

6.Strong analyzing and problem-solving skills.

7.Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.

8.Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.

9.Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Master's Degree in Nursing, or Doctoral Degree in nursing or education.

2.Membership and participation in state and national professional organizations.

3.Five (5) or more years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.

4.Experience as an instructor in a nursing assistant or nursing program.

5.Experience teaching at a community college.

6.Experience serving the needs of a diverse student population.

Illinois Central College offers a benefit package which includes:

• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;

• on-site childcare center; and

• State University Retirement System pension plan.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing?

• Yes

• No

02

• HLC Requirement

• Do you have at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have a current professional registered nurse license in the state of Illinois?

• Yes

• No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite?

• No experience

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

Required Question

Agency Illinois Central College

Address 1 College Drive

East Peoria, Illinois, 61635-0001

Phone 309-694-5725

Website http://www.icc.edu