Full-Time Nursing Instructor

JUDSON UNIVERSITY; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JUDSON UNIVERSITY seeks a full-time nursing faculty member to teach clinical, lab, and didactic courses. The role requires a BSN or MSN degree and licensure in Illinois, along with at least two years as a registered nurse. You will engage students through hands-on teaching methods and curriculum development.

Salary and rank depend on qualifications and experience. The role could start in August 2026. Join a team that is passionate about educating future nurses at Judson University.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSN degree for LPN Program instructors or an MSN degree for ADN Program instructors.
• Unencumbered professional nurse licensure in Illinois required.
• Minimum of two years as a registered nurse within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person didactic, lab, and clinical nursing courses.
• Develop lecture content and active learning assignments.
• Hold office hours for student support.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Active learning strategies

Curriculum development

Student evaluation

Education

BSN degree

MSN degree

Tools

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification

Job description

Ambria College of Nursing at Judson University seeks applications from qualified faculty to teach didactic, clinical, and lab courses. Join a team of nurse educators who are passionate about training future nurses. This is a full‑time appointment that includes teaching in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings on a trimester basis. Anticipated start date is August 2026 for the fall semester.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach in‑person didactic, lab, and/or clinical sections of various nursing courses, as needed.
• Develop lecture content, implement active learning strategies and assignments consistent with student knowledge base, skill competency, and individual learning needs.
• Plan for experiences that maximize hands‑on patient care at the clinical site.
• Provide direct supervision and instruction in the nursing lab setting.
• Utilize simulation and other supportive learning programs to enhance student evolvement in learning.
• Hold office hours and remediation sessions to ensure student success.
• Evaluate and provide documented feedback to students on level of performance based on course objectives.
• Participate in curriculum improvements to maintain currency of content and nursing best practices.
• Engage in department‑level projects and teams related to program review, accreditation, and strategic planning.
• Participate in department and institution‑wide committees, initiatives, and events (meetings, graduation, Pinning).

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• LPN Program clinical instructors must hold a BSN degree.
• ADN Program clinical instructors must hold an MSN degree.
• Unencumbered professional nurse licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.
• Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification.
• Compliance with all clinical healthcare requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• MSN with an emphasis in Nursing Education preferred.
• Experience teaching in multiple content areas which may include mental health, critical care, medical surgical, and maternal child health/pediatrics nursing.

Salary/Benefits

Rank and salary based on qualifications, education, and work experience.

Judson University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment, in all University programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status.