Instructional Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure Track Faculty - MCN

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver benefits

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing seeks a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor to teach in-person courses at Normal or Springfield, or at clinical sites within reasonable proximity.

The position requires an MS in Nursing, IL licensure, and a passion for undergraduate teaching across clinical, lab, and classroom settings. A Doctor of Nursing Practice is preferred. Started January 1, 2027, with university benefits.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing completed by the start date of the appointment.
• Passion for teaching undergraduate students in the clinical, laboratory and classroom setting.
• Must have licensure in Illinois by the start date of the appointment.
• For teaching positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person classes totaling 24 credit-hour equivalents per Academic Year.
• Teaching assignments may occur at Normal or Springfield location or clinical sites.
• Contribute to nursing education and mentorship of students.

Skills

Teaching

Oral communication

Clinical instruction

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Job description

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure Track Faculty - MCN

Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor

Division Name: Academic Affairs

College/Unit: Mennonite College of Nursing

Department: Mennonite College of Nursing

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

For over 100 years, Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) has had a reputation for innovation and excellence. As the only professional college at Illinois State University, we offer traditional and online programs, including prelicensure, RN to BSN, and accelerated baccalaureate degrees; an MSN program with Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Leadership Management sequences, a Ph.D. in nursing science, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. As a leader in research on aging/vulnerable populations, heart failure, and nursing education science, MCN is an excellent environment for candidates to share their clinical and teaching expertise.

The Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University invites qualified individuals to apply for a nine month, full-time, non-tenure track appointment to teach in-person classes, as an Instructional Assistant Professor. The individual selected will be expected to teach 24 credit-hour equivalents of courses per Academic Year. Teaching assignments may be at either Mennonite College of Nursing location – Normal or Springfield – or any of our clinicals sites, which may be up to a one-hour drive from Normal.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Additional Information

For more information about Mennonite College of Nursing, please visit our website at http://nursing.illinoisstate.edu/

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Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$70,000-$75,000 per 9 month Academic Year

Required Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing completed by the start date of the appointment.
• Passion for teaching undergraduate students in the clinical, laboratory and classroom setting.
• Must have licensure in Illinois by the start date of the appointment.
• For teaching positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice completed by the start date of the appointment.
• Previous teaching experience in a clinical, laboratory and/or classroom setting
• Experience in maternal/infant nursing, psych mental health, acute care, critical care, pediatrics and/or public health
• APRN licensure, preferably FNP or PMHNP

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

January 1, 2027

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Reference List

Special Instructions for Applicants

All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Lissa Bevins at [e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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