Adjunct Faculty- Nursing (RN) Instructor

ICC Illinois Central College; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking adjunct nursing faculty to teach nursing program students within clinical settings, 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 responsible for maintaining programmatic and accreditation standards, collaborating with Associate Dean and full-time faculty to meet course learning outcomes, and supporting individual

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Current Illinois license as a professional RN.
• Minimum of two years of full-time clinical nursing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest possible standards of the Nursing Program.
• Facilitate teaching and learning opportunities with available materials and safety standards.
• Adhere to course syllabi and communicate expectations for student success.
• Maintain access and availability for students.
• Collaborate with faculty and agency staff to improve student learning.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Interpersonal skills

Organization & Prioritization

Multitasking & Decision Making

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Illinois RN license

2+ years clinical RN experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty- Nursing (RN) Instructor Campus: Peoria Campus

Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time

Department: Health Careers (JM - Faculty)

Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Description: Summary

Illinois Central College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach nursing program students within clinical setting, 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 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.

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

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.

• Maintain highest possible standards of the Nursing Program.
• Facilitate teaching and learning opportunities, while ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and safety standards are met.
• Adhere to course syllabi for assigned courses and communicate expectations to ensure student success.
• Maintain access and availability for students.
• Collaborate effectively with program faculty and agency staff to continuously improve and adapt the student learning experience.
• Document, review, analyze, and report student clinical assessment results for the program assessment plan.
• Seek professional development to remain current within respiratory education, workforce trends, and emerging technology.
• Maintain skills through professional development, continuing education, and scholarly activities appropriate to higher education and professional discipline.
• Actively serve on college, department, and program committees as appropriate.
• Support college-wide initiatives and actively participates in program and organizational meetings.
• Perform assigned responsibilities during the day, evening and/or weekend on any campus or clinical facility.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Current Illinois license as a professional registered nurse.
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analyzing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or education.
• Membership and participation in state and national professional organizations.
• Five (5) or more years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience as an instructor in a nursing assistant or nursing program.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Experience serving the needs of a diverse student population.

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.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on-site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• State University Retirement System pension plan

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