Job Summary
Ambria College of Nursing at ¶¶ÒõÂþ» seeks applications from qualified faculty to teach didactic, clinical, and lab courses. Join a team of nurse educators who are passionate about training future nurses. This is a full-time appointment that includes teaching in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings on a trimester basis. Anticipated start date is August 2026 for the fall semester.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach in-person didactic, lab, and/or clinical sections of various nursing courses, as needed.
- Develop lecture content, implement active learning strategies and assignments consistent with student knowledge base, skill competency, and individual learning needs.
- Plan for experiences that maximize hands-on patient care at the clinical site.
- Provide direct supervision and instruction in the nursing lab setting.
- Utilize simulation and other supportive learning programs to enhance student evolvement in learning.
- Hold office hours and remediation sessions to ensure student success.
- Evaluate and provide documented feedback to students on level of performance based on course objectives
- Participate in curriculum improvements to maintain currency of content and nursing best practices.
- Engage in department-level projects and teams related to program review, accreditation, and strategic planning.
- Participate in department and institution-wide committees, initiatives, and events (meetings, graduation, Pinning)
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- LPN Program clinical instructors must hold a BSN degree.
- ADN Program clinical instructors must hold an MSN degree.
- Unencumbered professional nurse licensure in the state of Illinois.
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.
- Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification.
- Compliance with all clinical healthcare requirements.
Preferred qualifications:
- MSN with an emphasis in Nursing Education preferred
- Experience teaching in multiple content areas which may include mental health, critical care, medical surgical, and maternal child health/pediatrics nursing
Salary/Benefits
Rank and salary based on qualifications, education, and work experience.
Contact Information
Applicants must provide a complete application packet including:
- Cover letter
- ¶¶ÒõÂþ» Faculty Application, including answers to the three General/Faith Questions
- Curriculum vitae, and
- Unofficial transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate work (official transcripts will be required upon hiring) and
Please submit all application materials to: Kellyn Lawrence at [email protected]
Timeline
For full consideration, please submit all required materials as soon as possible. This position will remain open until it is filled.
About ¶¶ÒõÂþ»
¶¶ÒõÂþ» is a Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Its campus is located along the picturesque Fox River in the city of Elgin just 45 miles northwest of Chicago, ¶¶ÒõÂþ» is home to over 1,200 students from 36 states and 26 countries. We offer more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs; 7 master’s degrees and three doctoral programs.
Ambria College of Nursing was acquired by ¶¶ÒõÂþ» in May 2024 to enhance both institutions’ commitment to excellence in healthcare education and expanding opportunities for nursing students. Ambria College of Nursing has earned a distinguished reputation for its rigorous academic programs, innovative teaching methodologies, and commitment to student success. Over its 18-year history, Ambria’s 1,700+ LPN and RN graduates consistently excel on the NCLEX exam. Over the past five years, the first-time pass rate is 100% on the NCLEX-PN and over 95% on the NCLEX-RN.
¶¶ÒõÂþ» has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment, in all University programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status.