Adjunct Faculty, CONHP, Graduate NP Track

Lewis University; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 1,060,373 - 1,510,228; Part time

Job summary

Lewis University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Graduate NP Track to teach advanced practice nursing students in clinical settings. This part-time position focuses on areas such as Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

The role requires strong communication skills, an APRN license in Illinois, and at least 12 months of NP practice. Responsibilities include compliance with departmental requirements and effective student support.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of full-time NP practice experience.
• Must have schedule flexibility to be available for students.

Responsibilities

• Model the University Mission through dedicated job performance.
• Maintain required certifications/licensure.
• Participate in all course orientations.

Skills

Licensed as APRN in the State of Illinois

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in PowerPoint

Education

Certified as FNP, AGPCNP or AGACNP

Tools

Blackboard

Desire2Learn

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, CONHP, Graduate NP Track

Position Status: Adjunct
Rank: Instructor
Base Pay: $933.00 per credit hour

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching advanced practice nursing students in the clinical setting in one of the following specialization areas: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and/or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, adjunct faculty function as non‑tenured faculty temporarily employed by Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Professions to teach a clinical or theory section of a course.

Responsibilities

• Model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence with constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
• Serve as a model of professionalism and act as a resource for students within the teaching‑learning environment.
• Maintain required certifications/licensure and demonstrate continuing competence in area of expertise.
• Participate in all course orientations with Lead Faculty/Program Coordinator and orientations related to Blackboard, technology, and information resources necessary to fulfill teaching responsibilities prior to the start of the class.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with Lead Faculty, Program Coordinator and/or Associate Dean in a timely fashion; provide anecdotal documentation as needed.
• Comply with all requirements of the CONHP for teaching, including annual OSHA, hepatitis/TB updates, CPR certification, license renewal, current CV, etc., prior to the start of the course as applicable for teaching assignment.
• Comply with all CONHP Department of Graduate Studies requirements for teaching, including posting of syllabi, use of technology, providing students with contact information, responding to students within a reasonable time, being available for “office hours” with students, following the CONHP grading scale, and posting grades in a timely manner.
• Coordinate AV supplies, expectations, and use with the Office of Graduate Studies.
• Meet site expectations for classroom/technology use and teach at the site.
• Within two weeks of completion of the course, return all course materials and equipment to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed as APRN in the State of Illinois; certified as a FNP, AGPCNP or AGACNP; must have at least 12 months of full‑time NP practice experience; must have schedule flexibility to be available for students; excellent communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience desired. Familiarity with a Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard, Desire2Learn, etc.).

Work Hours

Part‑time; employment on an individual course basis as needed.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts