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Adjunct Pool for Graduate Nursing

Employer
North Central College
Location
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Apr 23, 2024
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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Medicine, Nursing
Employment Level
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Details


Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F000354

Position Title
Adjunct Pool for Graduate Nursing

Department
Nursing

Division
Academic Affairs

FLSA Status
Exempt

Faculty Status
Per Course Part-time Faculty

Supervisor Title
Chair, Department of Nursing

Status
Per Course Part-time Faculty

Tenure Track
No

Position Summary

The Department of Nursing at North Central College invites applicants for adjunct instructors during the 2024-2025 academic year. The successful candidate will teach one or two online graduate nursing courses per semester. Adjunct instructors are required to deliver course content consistent with learning outcomes, evaluate and grade student work, and be available for office hours to support student success.

These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. This posting is continuous to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets our programmatic needs at any time, you may be contacted to discuss teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.

Faculty Associate (adjunct) positions are hired on one semester, renewable contracts with loads that do not exceed 8 credit hours; one course per semester is the norm. The standard graduate course is 3-credit hours each. The position is a non-benefits eligible, fixed-term appointment with no tenure eligibility. The number of courses is contingent upon unit needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.

DESCRIPTION OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Note that all functions described below must be performed, and it is normally the responsibility of the individual in this position to perform them and/or see that they are performed.
  1. Enact best-practices in nursing education.
  2. Model critical and reflective thinking and foster the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective development of learners.
  3. Be available for office hours to support student success.
  4. Provide timely, constructive and thoughtful feedback to learners.
  5. Demonstrate professional and educational values and legal/ethical precepts in interactions.
  6. Exhibit a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning, student development, evaluation methods, and other aspects of the role.
  7. Use current research findings and scholarly works in nursing to improve nursing education and practice.
  8. Maintain clinical certification, licensure.



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities described below or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. In ordered to fulfill the expectation of this position, a candidate must possess competency in the depth and breadth of their medical/nursing knowledge, clinical reasoning, technical skills, problem solving, professionalism and communication skills to provide high‐quality clinical and educational service to both internal and external constituents of the graduate nursing program. Physical requirements of the job can be found on the last page of this document.
  1. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College.
  2. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
  3. Ability to perform educational functions with a high degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism and adhering to FERPA laws.
  4. Articulate an understanding of the societal trust placed in the nursing profession and the student relationship-based vision of the program.
  5. Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing.


QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Required Qualifications:
· MSN or MS in Nursing degree from an accredited institution is required.
· A terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DNP ) is preferred.
· Active Illinois RN license.
· Certified FNP or PMHNP for is required for Nurse Practitioner specific courses.
· Certified Nurse Educator preferred.

Experience :
· Prior teaching experience in graduate nursing education
· Experience with technology/course management systems (e.g. CANVAS )
· Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)

The review of applications will occur as the Department of Nursing has needs for a particular course. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. This pool recruitment will be live throughout the academic year, and the department or nursing may or may not hire from it, depending on course needs. A background check and official transcripts are required prior to employment.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies
3

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you authorized to work in the US?
    • YES
    • NO
  2. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization?
    • YES
    • NO
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
  2. Teaching Philosophy
  3. IL Nursing licenses
  4. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents

Company

Since 1861, North Central has been a place where new ideas lead to unlimited possibilities. We’re an independent college dedicated to the power of the liberal arts and sciences to transform students into leaders both in their careers and communities. Our nearly 3,000 students study across more than 65 undergraduate and graduate programs, with their education made richer by supportive faculty and staff, world-class facilities and countless opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.

A College on the move building on the foundation of more than 150 years of excellence, North Central continues to grow with numerous new facilities, programs and initiatives in the works.

 

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