A Nursing Instructor or Professor teaches nursing students with a combination of classroom instruction and clinical training. Teaches academic subjects needed as the foundation for nursing, such as anatomy and chemistry, and also job skills required for direct patient care. Teaches at a college or in a hospital or other clinical setting.
$70 hourly Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
Teach introductory and advanced classes in nursing practicum. Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning. Possess and maintain a thorough knowledge of the subject matter necessary to the assigned course load and keep informed of current trends in the field of nursing and health care. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission. Teach classes during non-traditional times (evenings and weekends) and at clinical and other campus sites as needed. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract. Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Teach classes in appropriate instructional area. 2.Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations. 3.Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes. 4.Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and director. 5.Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials. 6.Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times. 7.Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Master's Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution. 2.Current Illinois Licensure as R.N. Recent work experience in nursing. 3.Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. 4.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence. 5.Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.Teaching experience at the collegiate level. 2.Experience at the community college level. 3.Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs. 4.Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds. 5.English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency. 6.Demonstrated multicultural competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Standard classroom equipment and software. 2.Standard hospital equipment and software.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Classroom, skills lab, and simulation teaching environment. 2. Clinical/hospital units.
WORKING SCHEDULE
1.Nursing adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. 2.These needs are related to student enrollment and can fluctuate from semester to semester.
BENEFITS
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JJC's Benefits Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA Full Time/Part Time:
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STATEMENT
Joliet Junior College is committed to maintaining an environment that is safe and free from discrimination, harassment, and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. The College prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking, and relationship/dating violence has put measures in place to ensure a safe and healthy educational and employment environment, and meet legal requirements in accordance with: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the College's programs or activities; relevant sections of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, including gender-related identity; and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), which requires timely warning to the community of certain immediate threats. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
