Adjunct - Nursing

Rock Valley College; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Valley College invites applications for Adjunct Nursing Faculty to provide high-quality classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction within the Nursing Program. You will assess student learning, support success, and maintain instructional records while collaborating with the Director of Nursing and the Nursing Program Chair.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Nursing and an active Illinois RN license, with at least two years of clinical nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in Illinois.
• Minimum of two years of nursing clinical experience.
• Clinical competence for teaching areas.
• Ability to meet clinical agency requirements.
• Commitment to community college mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses in classroom, lab, simulations, and/or clinical settings.
• Meet classes at assigned times.
• Select texts and teaching materials; deliver lectures and labs.
• Prepare and deliver assessments aligned to course outcomes.
• Stay informed on current nursing research and articles.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging classroom environment.
• Provide at least 1 hour weekly student interaction per 3 credit hours.
• Evaluate performance using varied assessment methods and provide feedback.
• Utilize Rock Valley College LMS for grading and records.
• Prepare course/class reports as required.
• Adhere to nursing program policies and course plans for consistency.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and program staff.
• Attend faculty and division meetings when available.
• Adhere to FERPA, HIPAA, and higher education policies.
• Maintain reliable attendance and teaching load responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching in nursing

Student engagement

Curriculum alignment

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Illinois RN license

2+ years clinical nursing experience

Clinical competence in course/clinical areas

Compliance with clinical agency requirements

Community college mission

Tools

Learning management systems

Instructional technology

Job description

Employee Status:Adjunct (Fall, Spring, and/or Summer Semesters)

Group:NA

Grade:Adjunct

FLSA:Non-Exempt

ICCB Classification:Teaching Faculty

Issued:August 2026

Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to:Dean of Health Sciences

Supervision Exercised:None

Job Summary

Adjunct Nursing Faculty are responsible for providing high-quality classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction within the Nursing Program in accordance with established course objectives, program policies, curriculum standards, and College requirements. Adjunct faculty assess student learning and clinical performance, support student success, maintain required instructional and student records, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Nursing Department Chair, and other members of the Nursing Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Additional related duties may be assigned.

• Teaching:
  • Teach assigned nursing courses in the classroom, laboratory, simulations, and/or clinical setting
  • Meet classes at assigned times.
• Course Preparation:
  • Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures, laboratory exercises, assignments, and assessments that align with course objectives and learning outcomes.
  • Keep informed on the latest research and journal articles.
• Student Engagement:
  • Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages active participation and engagement.
  • Provide availability for student interaction outside of class (1 hour weekly minimum per 3 credit hours)
• Assessment and Feedback:
  • Evaluate student performance through a variety of assessment methods. Provide constructive feedback to support student improvement.

  • Utilize Rock Valley College's chosen Learning Management System (LMS) for all grading, assignments, communication, and student records.

  • Prepare course/class reports as required.
  • Follow established course plans, clinical expectations, evaluation processes, and Nursing Program policies to promote consistency among course sections and instructors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the Director of Nursing Program to contribute to the department's initiatives and activities.
• Attend college meetings when available (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.).
• Compliance:
  • Adhere to college policies, procedures, and academic standards.

  • Adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and any policies or laws that govern higher education at Rock Valley College.

  • Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance and fulfill responsibilities associated with the assigned teaching load.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Current, unencumbered license as a Registered nurse in the state of Illinois.
• A minimum of two years of current or recent clinical nursing practice experience appropriate to the assigned teaching area.
• Clinical competence and professional experience appropriate to the course or clinical specialty being taught.
• Ability to meet clinical agency requirements applicable to the assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Commitment to the community college mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical settings.
• Previous teaching experience in nursing education preferred.
• Experience with student assessment and clinical evaluation.
• Familiarity with ACEN accreditation standards and processes.
• Experience with learning management systems and instructional technology.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a classroom, lab, simulation and /or clinical setting.

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.