Medical-Surgical Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Theory and Clinical

National Louis University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development resources

Access to shared governance

Retirement plans

Educational opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

A well-established university in Chicago is seeking Adjunct Faculty for the School of Nursing. The role involves teaching courses face-to-face and facilitating student-centered learning. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing, an Illinois License, and experience as an RN. You will be part of a community committed to student success and equity in education, contributing to developing future nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered Illinois License or ability to obtain one.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN in a related clinical area.
• 1-3 years of experience teaching BSN undergraduate nursing students preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course based on approved syllabus.
• Implement evaluation methods as outlined in the approved syllabus.
• Collaborate with program administration on assignments.
• Attend required workshops and orientations.
• Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment as needed.
• Participate in end-of-course program reports and evaluations.
• Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment in simulation/skills labs.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

RN clinical experience

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing

Illinois Nursing License

Job description

Overview

Who we are:

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more “student ready” so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family.

What you will do:

You would be responsible for the implementation of the curriculum in either the classroom face to face or the clinical/laboratory setting. As an Adjunct Faculty you possess current and evolving knowledge in the content along with relative clinical practice experience. You will teach the students, provide the course/clinical assessments and evaluations, and facilitate student centered learning.

We are proactively recruiting Adjunct Faculty for all 2026 terms and beyond in the following areas of our School of Nursing:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing

Availability:

• Candidates for theory courses must be available to teach on our Chicago Campus minimally 2 days per week
• Candidates for the clinical courses must be able to teach an 8.5 hour clinical in the Greater Chicago area.

These programs are taught on-site at the Chicago campus during the weekday

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course based on approved syllabus and developed curriculum
• Implement evaluation methods as outlined in the approved syllabus
• Collaborate with nursing program administration to implement other assignments and/or evaluations based on professional experiences
• Attend workshops if applicable to course being taught
• Attend adjunct orientation before the start of each semester
• Adhere to School of Nursing policies and procedures as outlined in the nursing student and faculty handbooks.
• Participate in end of course program reports and evaluations
• Attend required clinical agency orientation, if applicable
• Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment if teaching in the simulation/skills lab

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing
• Unencumbered Illinois License or the ability to get an Illinois License
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an RN in a related clinical area
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of experience teaching BSN undergraduate nursing students in either theory or clinical

About the School of Nursing at NLU:

National Louis University (NLU) has been educating students for over 135 years and with the new School of Nursing is ready to assist students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to advance their education and career opportunities.

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. Our institution values Adjunct Faculty's role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing our students for successful careers. Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off. A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.

Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment each term. These rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course/assignment. While the specific amount will be indicated in an electronic contract that is issued to the Adjunct Faculty member when the course is assigned, an overview of standard rate structure is available below:

2025 Adjunct Faculty Rate Structure

Application Instructions

Please Include the following with your Application:

• Curriculum Vitae, required
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
  • Official Transcripts for all related degrees, licenses/certificates will be required upon hire

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations