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Position Title: Adjunct Faculty- Nursing (RN) Instructor Campus: Peoria Campus Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time Department: Health Careers (JM - Faculty) Start Date: 08/01/2026 Job Description:
Summary
Illinois Central College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach nursing program students within clinical setting, primarily during fall and spring semesters. Teaching may occur during day or evening. If available, adjuncts may continue to teach future consecutive semesters. Adjunct nursing faculty are primarily responsible for maintaining programmatic and accreditation standards, collaborating with Associate Dean and full-time faculty to meet course learning outcomes, and supporting individual student learning needs for enhancing student success.
Maximum assignment may be up to 12 contact hours for fall and spring semesters, and if also teaching summer, contact hours must be maintained at or below 29 for the academic year.
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Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.
For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
Essential Functions
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintain highest possible standards of the Nursing Program.
- Facilitate teaching and learning opportunities, while ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and safety standards are met.
- Adhere to course syllabi for assigned courses and communicate expectations to ensure student success.
- Maintain access and availability for students.
- Collaborate effectively with program faculty and agency staff to continuously improve and adapt the student learning experience.
- Document, review, analyze, and report student clinical assessment results for the program assessment plan.
- Seek professional development to remain current within respiratory education, workforce trends, and emerging technology.
- Maintain skills through professional development, continuing education, and scholarly activities appropriate to higher education and professional discipline.
- Actively serve on college, department, and program committees as appropriate.
- Support college-wide initiatives and actively participates in program and organizational meetings.
- Perform assigned responsibilities during the day, evening and/or weekend on any campus or clinical facility.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
T he requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- Current Illinois license as a professional registered nurse.
- Minimum of two (2) years full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analyzing and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.
- Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in nursing or education.
- Membership and participation in state and national professional organizations.
- Five (5) or more years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
- Experience as an instructor in a nursing assistant or nursing program.
- Experience teaching at a community college.
- Experience serving the needs of a diverse student population.
EEOC Statement
Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:
paid time off;
11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
on-site childcare center;
403(b) retirement plans; and
State University Retirement System pension plan.