Adjunct - Nursing Clinicals Instructor (Illinois)

Herzing University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance with full tuition

Job summary

Herzing University is seeking clinical adjunct faculty to teach nursing across IL clinical sites. This role bridges classroom learning with hands-on patient care, focusing on various nursing areas and shift possibilities.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for current and future semesters. Responsibilities include clinical instruction, student evaluation, site coordination, safety, documentation, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing is required.
• Active and unencumbered RN license in Illinois.
• Experience educating nurses in a lab, clinical, or simulation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Instruction and Supervision.
• Evaluation of Student Performance.
• Liaison Between Academic and Clinical Sites.
• Uphold Safety and Professional Standards.
• Documentation and Communication.
• Support eight core competency areas in teaching.
• Promote diversity and inclusive learning.
• Utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

Subject Matter Expertise

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Operational Excellence

Diversity Promotion

Assessment of Learning

Educational Technology

Continuous Improvement

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

This is an ongoing job posting for clinical instructor positions available across various clinical sites within the state of Illinois. Opportunities are open for current and future semesters, with applications accepted on a rolling basis. Areas of focus include Mental Health, Pediatrics, OB, and Medical Surgical.

The role of a clinical adjunct faculty on a site with pre-licensure nursing students is essential to bridging classroom learning with hands‑on patient care. Key responsibilities include: Clinical Instruction and Supervision, Evaluation of Student Performance, Liaison Between Academic and Clinical Sites, Uphold Safety and Professional Standards, Documentation and Communication.

Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with company match and our excellent education assistance programs including eligibility for full tuition coverage when enrolling in our DNE program after 90 days of employment! (Subject to Program Terms and Conditions)

Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Active and unencumbered RN license in the state of IL
• Experience educating nurses in a lab, clinical, or simulation setting preferred

Hours:

• Hours will vary based on clinical facilities with the potential for 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, and the possible availability for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, weekdays/weekends available

Compensation for graduate nursing adjunct is $750 per didactic credit (approx. 15 hours), $1500 per lab credit (approx. 30 hours) and $2250 per clinical credit (approx. 45 hours).

Primary Responsibilities:

The position's responsibilities fall into eight basic areas.

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Effective Communication
• Pedagogical Mastery
• Operational Excellence
• Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
• Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex‑based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

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