Lecturer - Nursing

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University, a Catholic university in Chicago, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in the Nursing program. The successful candidate will design and deliver didactic coursework, supervise laboratory activities, and coordinate clinical practicum experiences to uphold high standards of educational quality.

The role includes providing academic advising, participating in program assessment, and serving on College of Nursing and Health Sciences and university committees.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field preferred.
• MSN required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois.
• Psychiatric specialty certification preferred.
• Evidence of excellent teaching ability; online teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to serving a diverse student population.
• Support for SXU mission and Mercy traditions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to didactic teaching, laboratory, and clinical practicum courses in the Nursing program (12 credits per Fall and Spring semesters).
• Provide constructive and accurate academic advising to nursing students.
• Demonstrates service within the program, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and University committees.

Skills

Teaching ability

Online teaching

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Doctorate in Nursing or related field

MSN

RN licensure in Illinois

Psychiatric nursing certification

Job description

Summary

Become a part of a hard-working, innovative team of faculty and staff dedicated to the formation of a competent, compassionate nurse. This Lecturer position warrants a faculty member responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned courses aligned with high standards and expectations to ensure educational quality

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Contribute to didactic teaching, laboratory, and clinical practicum courses in the Nursing program as assigned (12 credits per Fall and Spring semesters)
• Provide constructive and accurate academic advising to nursing students.
• Demonstrates service within the program, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and University committees

Qualifications

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• An earned doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited university is preferred.
• Masters of Science in Nursing required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois
• Certification in area of Psychiatric specialty preferred.
• Evidence of excellent teaching ability or potential. Online experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm toward serving a diverse student population
• Support for the Mission of Saint Xavier University and the Mercy Tradition's value of service to others (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp).
• Permission to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in advanced functions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to write reports and correspondence and to speak effectively to various constituencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information and to handle sensitive matters with judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and prioritize.
• Able to facilitate teamwork in an environment dealing with a broad range of issues.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.