Instructional Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure Track Faculty - MCN- Springfield, IL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing in Springfield, IL invites qualified individuals to apply for a full-time, non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor position at its Springfield campus. The appointment requires teaching 24 credit-hour equivalents per 9-month Academic Year and will be based in person.

Applicants must hold a Master of Science in Nursing, Illinois licensure, and prior teaching experience; a Doctor of Nursing Practice is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing completed by start date.
• Previous teaching experience in a clinical, laboratory and/or classroom setting.
• Must have licensure in Illinois by start date.
• Demonstrable oral proficiency in English as a teaching requirement.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical teaching

English proficiency

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Job description

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure Track Faculty - MCN in Springfield, IL
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Mennonite College of Nursing
Department: Mennonite College of Nursing
Campus Location:Springfield, 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, a Ph.D. in nursing science and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. 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 qualifiedindividuals to apply fora full-time (40 hours per week), non-tenure track appointment to teach in-person classes at its Springfield, IL location, as an Instructional Assistant Professor. The individual selected will be expected to teach 24 credit-hour equivalents of courses per 9-month Academic Year.

Additional Information

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/

For more information about Mennonite College of Nursing, please visit the website below. 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.
• Previous teaching experience in a clinical, laboratory and/or 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.
• Experience in pediatric nursing, and/or teaching undergraduate patho-pharmacology, evidence-based practice.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

October 12, 2026 or January 1, 2027

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter, Reference List & Resume/CV

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.

Special Instructions for Applicants

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
[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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