Full-Time Nursing Faculty

National Louis University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Opportunities

Job summary

National Louis University is searching for a full-time Nursing Faculty member to teach in their undergraduate BSN program. This role involves engaging students through a variety of teaching strategies while implementing a concept-competency based curriculum.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, possess significant clinical experience, and hold a Master's degree in nursing and an active RN license in Illinois. NLU promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and employees enjoy numerous benefits including health insurance and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience.
• Current unencumbered RN license in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the undergraduate BSN program based on expertise.
• Employ various teaching strategies for active learning.
• Engage in curriculum oversight and professional development.

Skills

Teaching in Nursing

Engaging curriculum delivery

Student-centered approaches

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

Clinical experience

Job description

Full-Time Nursing Faculty

Overview

This full‑time 10‑month faculty member will have a teaching and service workload spread across three academic terms spanning Fall, Winter and Spring. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Nursing, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing will implement the pedagogical strategies developed to support a concept‑competency based curricular framework while critically appraising the designed curriculum for necessary quality improvement. Rank will be determined based on credentials and experience.

Who we are:

We are a team of dedicated educators who are working together to build an amazing program that supports students including first‑generation students with a focus on the holistic student. We work tirelessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to holistic coaching and data‑driven, personalized instruction. Our educational model is student‑focused, expects excellence, provides personalized support in a data‑driven environment, while grounded by pillars of continuous improvement and innovation to structure our work.

Who you are:

You are driven to succeed. You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first‑generation students. To be successful teaching in this program, you must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning in Nursing in Higher Education. The position requires you to be agile, creative and engaging while offering a new curriculum and an unparalleled experience to undergraduate nursing students. Enthusiastic candidates have the belief that all students can be successful students. As an active team member, you believe in a supportive environment and a student‑driven culture.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach in undergraduate BSN program as appropriate to clinical/experiential and educational expertise as identified by program need.
• Employ a variety of teaching/learning strategies in the classroom to provide engaged, active learning instruction.
• Implement the curriculum as designed.
• Engage in service activities consistent with the mission and strategic vision of the School of Nursing, the university and the profession.
• Engage in curriculum oversight through assigned course management activities.
• Engage in on‑going professional development.
• Demonstrate professionalism and student‑centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience.
• Current unencumbered RN license in Illinois or the ability to gain unencumbered licensure in Illinois.
• Evidence of professional development in the field of concentration preferred.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full‑time faculty benefits can be found here.

NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college. The ranges for each rank for the Undergraduate College are listed below: 2025 UGC 10‑Month Faculty Salary Ranges.

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to budgetary considerations, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

Please include the following with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations
• Letters of Recommendation

Please note: Upon hire, official transcripts are required and must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department.