FT Faculty - Nursing - Mental Health

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) & 457(b) investment plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Full-Time Faculty member in Nursing - Mental Health. Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence and engage students in critical thinking. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, teaching classes, and contributing to faculty committees.

Ideal candidates have a Doctorate in nursing, clinical experience, and a commitment to equity in a diverse environment. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in clinical nursing required.
• Minimum of one year of college-level teaching experience preferred in nursing.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise course syllabi and educational materials.
• Teach on-campus classes and evaluate student performance.
• Provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teaching methods

Culturally diverse environment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Doctorate in nursing (DNP or PhD)

Tools

Blackboard learning management system

Job description

NURSING DEPARTMENT

MALCOM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a Full-Time Faculty member to teach Nursing - Mental Health. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 65,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

Reporting to an assigned Academic Dean, the Full-time Faculty position conducts formal classes and meets all lab objectives, when applicable, for assigned courses. Full-time faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Lastly, Full-time faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Teaches on-campus classes in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.
• Demonstrates the ability to engage, inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.
• Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students. Encourages active learning.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, projects, and field trips in efforts to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.
• Works individually with students who may need specific assistance in reaching their academic, personal and career goals. Models respect for all students and conveys confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Provides regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.
• Develops and designs an assessment program that ensures students’ application and use of concepts, techniques, and innovations learned both in the classroom and through external coursework.
• Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology.
• Participates in professional development activities aimed at enhancing the Talents of Teaching.
• Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings and contributes to campus and District committees.
• Adheres to CCC’s student-centered philosophy. Fosters student involvement and commitment.
• The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in nursing preferred (DNP or PhD)
• Two-years of experience in clinical nursing;
• Minimum of one year of college-level teaching experience preferred in the field of nursing and one year of recent clinical nursing practice
• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
• Blackboard learning management system preferred.

Salary Range – $82,000 – $85,000. Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education.

We offer excellent health benefits at a low cost; investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS retirement plan; generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; tuition reimbursement and public service loan forgiveness. For a more detailed overview of benefits please visit our benefits page.

This position is designated as a special needs position and therefore is eligible for exemption from City Colleges of Chicago’s residency requirement in accordance with the City Colleges of Chicago's Board Policies and Procedures.

This position is represented by the 1600 union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!