Adjunct Faculty- Nurse Assistant (CNA) Instructor

Illinois Central College; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach day, evening and weekend CNA courses on Peoria Campus, on campus, off campus, or online. If courses are available, adjuncts may continue to teach for future semesters.

The adjunct faculty are primarily responsible for providing quality teaching and learning opportunities for students within assigned class, lab, and/or clinical settings. Adjunct faculty must adhere to Illinois Department of Public Health rules, program standards, and

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois Professional registered nurse license and current RN licensure.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to instructional syllabus for teaching assigned courses/course content and clearly communicate course schedule, expectations and student learning outcomes.
• Ensure a positive teaching learning environment, provide availability of materials and tools, and adhere to safety standards.
• Provide grading rubrics and timely feedback for assignments, maintain student grades in Canvas, record attendance, and submit grades.
• Maintain office hours and availability for students.
• Maintain professional, positive, effective communication.
• Collaborate with Program Manager and faculty to identify barriers and resolve issues for student success.
• Participate in department and college committees and meetings when possible.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and improvement to enhance student learning.
• Engage in professional development to improve teaching knowledge.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical nursing experience

Nursing education experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty- Nurse Assistant (CNA) Instructor Campus: Peoria Campus

Employment Type

Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time

Department

Health Careers (JM - Faculty)

Start Date

08/03/2026

Job Description

SummaryIllinois Central College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach day, evening and weekend, on campus, off campus, or online course offerings within the Certified Nursing Assistant Program. If courses are available, adjuncts may continue to teach for future semesters.

The adjunct faculty are primarily responsible for providing quality teaching and learning opportunities for students within assigned class, lab, and/or clinical settings. The adjunct faculty must adhere to Illinois Department of Public Health rules, program standards, and course syllabus.

Adjunct faculty teach on a part time basis up to 11-12 contact hours per fall and spring semester, up to 5-6 contact hours for summer semester, and/or 29 hours or less during an academic year. Adjunct faculty should be accessible and available to assist students and maintain office hours to best meet students' needs and ensure students' academic success.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to instructional syllabus for teaching assigned courses/course content and clearly communicate course schedule, expectations and student learning outcomes.
• Ensure a positive teaching learning environment is maintained, provide availability of all necessary materials and tools, and adhere to safety standards at all times.
• Provide grading rubrics and timely feedback for assignments/projects/exams/lab and clinical performance, maintain students' grades in Canvas, record student attendance, keep student continually informed of academic progress, and submit course grades.
• Maintain office hours and availability for students.
• Maintain professional, positive, effective communication.
• Facilitate student success, in collaboration with the Program Manager and program faculty, by assisting with the identification of barriers and resolution of issues, and by referring to access services, academic success, student services, counseling, financial assistance, and other academic resources as needed.
• Establish and maintain continuous professional relationships within program, department, college and community to assure student and program success.
• Participate in program faculty meetings for evaluating, reviewing, revising and planning curriculum and related learning activities and teaching opportunities.
• Participate in Departmental and College committees, meetings, activities whenever possible.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.
• Enhance knowledge and improve teaching by participating in professional development and continuing education.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current Illinois Professional registered nurse licensure.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Evidence of experience providing nursing care for chronically ill, elderly, geriatrics, or residents in skilled or long-term care setting.

Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing.
• Completion of IDPH Train the Trainer instructor certification.
• Documentation of 4 CEUs in Alzheimer's disease or dementia (see Alzheimer's Association, IDPH, HRSA, CDC for free professional development options).
• Three (3) or more years of clinical experience, providing care providing nursing care for chronically ill, elderly, geriatrics, or residents in skilled or long-term care setting.
• Academic teaching experience.
• Community College experience.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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