Adjunct, Nursing Program

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College in Cicero, IL seeks an adjunct Nursing Instructor to teach small student groups at affiliated clinical sites across Chicago and nearby suburbs, with occasional didactic duties as a faculty substitute. Classes meet at various times and days.

Responsibilities include using the department syllabus, maintaining grade books, recording attendance daily, and submitting rosters as required. Requires a Master’s in nursing, IL RN licensure, and 2 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Illinois RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct small student groups at affiliated clinical sites across Chicago and nearby suburbs.
• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office one week before course start.
• Distribute and review the course syllabus with students in the first week.
• Maintain a grade book and record attendance daily.
• Submit Attendance Verification and class rosters as required.
• Respond to student and staff emails promptly during the term.
• Obtain prior approval for substitutes or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to the college's Final Exam Schedule.

Skills

Teaching

Small groups

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Illinois RN licensure

Job description

Instruct small student groups at affiliated clinical sites throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs, or occasional didactic instruction as faculty substitute. Classes meet at various times and days. Classes include:

• Foundations, Medical /Surgical, Pediatrics and Maternal Child Nursing.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e‑mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e‑mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Illinois Registered Nursing (RN) licensure.
• 2 years clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to instruct small student groups at affiliated clinical sites throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs, or occasional didactic instruction as faculty substitute.

• Available classes meet at various times and days.

Salary rate is per ECH.