Adjunct Faculty, Nurse Assisting

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Lake County is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Nurse Assisting program. This part-time role involves teaching theory, skills, and clinical portions to prepare students for the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination, with additional benefits provided to faculty.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition support

Flexible spending accounts

Generous vacation and personal time off

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved IDPH Train the Trainer course.
• Valid CPR card required.
• Instructors need to be approved by the IDPH prior to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class lectures and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and assign final grades.
• Complete required administrative tasks.

Skills

Ability to lift, push or carry 50 pounds or over

Effective communication with diverse student body

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Education

Associate's degree, Registered Nurse in Illinois

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (desired)

Job description

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Adjunct Faculty, Nurse Assisting

Apply locations Grayslake Campus Southlake Campus Lakeshore Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago time left to apply End Date: October 26, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id REQ-00000293

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Nurse Assisting

Department:

JM - Biological & Health Sciences Operations Department

Position Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Part-Time Faculty

Job Summary:

Teach the theory, skills, and/or clinical portions of the Nurse Assisting program.


The Nurse Assisting program, a 7-credit, 4-month long certificate program trains, students to become assistants to licensed nurses and provide trustworthy care to elderly individuals. This program provides on-the-job knowledge and compassionate skills students need to succeed in the rigors and stresses associated with a career in health care. After students complete this program, they are eligible to sit for the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination (INACE) to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The CNA certification is a prerequisite for theNursing Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) program. Nurse Assisting classes are offered at the Grayslake, Lakeshore and Southlake Campuses.

Posting Date:

04/19/2025

Expected Start Date:

05/19/2025

Compensation Grade:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

5

Job Description:

• Prepare class lectures and lesson plans.
• Grade student work.
• Assign final grades.
• Complete required administrative tasks.
• Observe safety protocols related to lab/clinical setting.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, Registered Nurse in Illinois, AND must have completed an approved IDPH Train the Trainer, Alzheimer AND Manual Skills Evaluator Course.
• Instructors need to be approved by the IDPH prior to teaching.
• Valid CPR card.
• Ability to lift, push or carry 50 pounds or over.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desired Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• One (1) year experience teaching in an accredited nurse’s training program.
• Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effectively communicating with a diverse student body.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

2024 -2025 - $1,323

2025 -2026 - $1,373

2025 -2027 - $1,414

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs.

The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member’s career atCLC. Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CLCCARES) outline the qualities we expectCLCfaculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year.

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

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About College of Lake County (CLC)

College of Lake County (CLC) is a Leader College of Distinction

CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.