Practical Nursing Adjunct

Richland Community College; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 1,136,520 - 1,308,720; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Free access to the college Fitness Center

Job summary

Richland Community College is seeking a Practical Nursing Adjunct to teach classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for nursing students. This part-time role involves planning and evaluating courses, organizing content, and fostering a conducive learning atmosphere.

The ideal candidate requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a valid Illinois RN license, and two years of clinical experience. Benefits include eligibility for a tuition waiver and free access to the college Fitness Center.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt rapidly to various situations.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, implement, teach, and evaluate classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
• Supervise and evaluate student learning in various environments.
• Coordinate planning, implementation, and evaluation of courses.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Analytical skills

Familiarity with state requirements for the health care industry

Education

Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing

Valid Illinois Registered Nurse License

Job description

Practical Nursing Adjunct

Richland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs.

For questions about this posting or other general HR inquiries please email Human Resources ([e-mail]).

Position Overview

Position Title: Practical Nursing Adjunct

Job Category: Part‑Time/Adjunct Faculty

Division: Health Professions

Department: Main Campus

Job Description

Plan, prepare, implement, teach, and evaluate classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction and serve as academic advisor for students.

Participate in program development and evaluation. Participate on other college committees and activities as needed.

Essential Functions

• Formulate course goals and objectives for each class and clinical.
• Organize and recommend course content.
• Recommend teaching methods, textbooks and other teaching materials.
• Plan classroom and clinical assignments.
• Create examinations.
• Conduct classroom instruction using other methods of instruction, in addition to lecture.
• Provide feedback to students regarding their performance within a reasonable period of time.
• Provide current, organized classroom and clinical instruction utilizing sound comprehensive knowledge of general nursing subjects, theories of learning, and appropriate teaching strategies.
• Supervise and evaluate student learning in the clinical, laboratory, and classroom environments.
• Cooperate and collaborate with the clinical site’s staff, peers in nursing, and other college divisions to meet students’ learning needs and objectives.
• Provide a climate for students that is conducive for learning.
• Foster productive working relationships between the college and health agencies and between college and the public while interpreting philosophy, student outcomes, policies, and procedures to agencies personnel, clients, students, and the public.
• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a course or learning level.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing and a valid Illinois Registered Nurse License.

Two years’ experience in clinical nursing practice.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, analytical skills; familiarity with state requirements for the health care industry and capable of adapting rapidly to a variety of situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years teaching experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Operate standard office equipment such as phone and computer on a frequent basis.

Receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.

Occasional irregular hours and travel. Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations.

Provide timely response to externally/internally imposed conditions and deadlines. Make choices regarding long and short‑term benefits and/or damages to individuals and/or the entire institution often based on incomplete information and where differences in opinions exist. Respond to concurrent, multiple, non‑related issues.

Salary

$825‑$950 per equated hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Eligible for tuition waiver and free access to the college Fitness Center.