Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Waubonsee Community College; Illinois; On-site; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College is seeking part-time Adjunct Nursing Faculty to guide nursing students through clinical experiences and deliver high-quality instruction. Responsibilities include designing impactful syllabi and assignments while collaborating with students from diverse backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in nursing and hold a valid RN license in Illinois. A commitment to diversity and student success is essential in this role.

Teaching experience at the vocational or community college level is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Two years’ experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Current RN license in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Design syllabi, lessons, activities, and assessments.
• Meet college deadlines for attendance and grades.
• Incorporate learning-centered principles into teaching.
• Integrate classroom technology effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues to serve student needs.
• Model professionalism in communication.

Skills

Clinical nursing practice

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Current RN license in Illinois

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Adjunct Nursing Faculty – Part-time Adjunct Faculty

Varies between campuses.

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success. Our Adjunct Faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to making a difference!

The instructor oversees a group of nursing students in the clinical area, guiding them through medication administration and other nursing skills appropriate to their level. They lead pre-conferences to plan the day's activities and post-conferences to reflect on outcomes. Throughout the process, they collaborate closely with students, patients, and families to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

Current Course Openings

• Medical Surgical and Nursing Foundations: Class times vary

Responsibilities

• Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to meet the established course description as well as program, course, and college learning outcomes and/or objectives while addressing each student’s needs as diverse learners.
• Meeting all college deadlines for submission of attendance, grades and data collection for assessment of student learning.
• Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts while motivating students to actively participate in their educational experiences.
• Integrating instructional and classroom technology (if applicable) appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning.
• Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community.
• Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Experience

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Two years’ experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Current RN license in Illinois.

Preferred Experience

• Specialty in teaching area.
• Teaching experience at the vocational or community college level preferred.
• Teaching traditionally underserved populations.
• Incorporating technology and multimedia applications into teaching and learning process.
• Teaching in multiple instructional modalities.
• Utilizing Learning Management Systems.

Position Details: req2134; Grant Funded: No; Work Schedule: Varies; Testing: No; Benefits: see benefits page.

Hourly Rate: $65

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran