Clinical Faculty - College of Nursing

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, seeks a clinical faculty member in the College of Nursing for a 15-week, part-time assignment. The role supports teaching across Med Surge, Public and Mental Health, and Women and Children.

The position requires an MSN, IL RN licensure, and strong clinical/communication skills; compensation is negotiated quarterly and pay is hourly at Rush.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• Graduate-level specialization in the clinical area may be required.
• Current RN licensure in Illinois.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the learning of students in clinical, classroom, and online courses.
• Plans student assignments as necessary.
• Evaluates student performance consistent with the course objectives and evaluation criteria.
• Attends meetings deemed necessary to facilitate the educational program(s) and course objectives.
• Is knowledgeable about the objectives of the education program and the specific course(s) being taught.
• Maintains required competencies as determined by Rush University Medical Center and the College of Nursing.
• Clinical faculty members are appointed by the department Chairperson.
• Appointments are renewed annually.
• Compensation is negotiated quarterly based on course assignments.
• Performance is reviewed regularly by the course director and department Associate Chairperson or Chairperson.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

MSN

Job description

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Community & Mental Health CON

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Work Schedule: The CI is needed 2 full days a week Tue/Wed or Thur/Fri

15 week assignment. 1 4week of clinical instruction, 1 week of CI education

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $43.55 - $61.05 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Opportunities available in: Med Surge; Public and Mental Health and Women and Children

Summary:

Clinical faculty in the Rush University College of Nursing work under the guidance and direction of the course director and the department Associate Chairperson or Chairperson. The educational activities of the clinical faculty member are course-specific. This is an unranked, part-time faculty position. Faculty members function in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Rush University Medical Center and the College of Nursing.

Required Job Qualifications:

• A professional nurse with a minimum of a master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Specialization at the graduate level specific to the clinical area where the clinical faculty member will teach may be required.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Directs the learning of students in clinical, classroom, and online courses.
• 2. Plans student assignments as necessary.
• 3. Evaluates student performance consistent with the course objectives and evaluation criteria.
• 4. Attends meetings deemed necessary to facilitate the educational program(s) and course objectives.
• 5. Is knowledgeable about the objectives of the education program and the specific course(s) being taught.
• 6. Maintains required competencies as determined by Rush University Medical Center and the College of Nursing.
• 7. Clinical faculty members are appointed by the department Chairperson.
• 8. Appointments are renewed annually.
• 9. Compensation is negotiated quarterly based on course assignments.
• 10. Performance is reviewed regularly by the course director and department Associate Chairperson or Chairperson.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.