Part-Time Nursing Adjunct - Med/Surg Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 1,723,377 - 1,826,697; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking part-time nursing faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. Faculty are paid per lecture hour equivalent (LHE), with rates of $1251/LHE for non-doctorate holders and $1326/LHE for those with doctorates.

Positions are semester-by-semester with assignments based on enrollment and qualifications. The role requires strong communication and effective classroom facilitation, with start date 8/18/2026 for the NUR 215 course.

Qualifications

• MSN with recent medical surgical nursing experience within the past 2 years.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct a course syllabus, consistent with the generic course syllabus that stipulates course objectives, content, and grading criteria.
• Prepare course presentations and instructional materials for lecture, laboratory and clinical functions as appropriate.
• Deliver instruction at scheduled times and be prepared for classes and labs.
• Consult with and evaluate students.
• Maintain clear records on student performance and attendance as related to grading.
• Comply with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including midterm/final grades, office hours, and text/assignment decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom facilitation

Educational technology literacy

Education

MSN degree

Job description

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking part-time nursing faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. Faculty are paid per lecture hour equivalent (LHE), with rates of $1251/LHE for non-doctorate holders and $1326/LHE for those with doctorates.

Positions are semester-by-semester with assignments based on enrollment and qualifications. The role requires strong communication and effective classroom facilitation, with start date 8/18/2026 for the NUR 215 course.