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Heartland Community College

Adjunct Faculty: Clinical Nursing

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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.

$87,781 / year median in Illinois

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05/01/2026 Description We seek applicants for part-time clinical instructors to teach for our ACEN-accredited Nursing Program within the College's Health Sciences division. In addition to teaching, general expectations include: Evaluate student learning outcomes within established protocols. Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook. Create a learning environment that fosters student success and the attainment of defined learning outcomes on the master syllabus. Demonstrate competence and remain current in the discipline. Use major IT systems necessary for performance of basic job duties including email, grade and required attendance submissions, and learning management systems. Cooperate with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff in advocating for student persistence and completion. Maintain reasonable accessibility to students. Cooperate with College-wide and division instructional goals. Requirements Master's degree or higher with a major in nursing• Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure At least 2 years of experience in clinical nursing practice Otherwise qualified applicants who are within 6-12 months of completing their master's degree in nursing are encouraged to apply. Desired Qualifications Ability to teach various hours on weekdays and potentially some weekend hours Willingness to travel outside Bloomington/Normal to teach clinical Employment or experience in specialty areas such as labor & delivery/OB, pediatrics, mental health, critical care, neuro Please upload copies of any relevant certification, license, and/or transcripts when completing the online application process. Review of applications will be ongoing. Please contact Susan Carl, Associate Dean, Health Sciences and Director of Nursing Education with questions at Susan. Carl@heartland.edu or 309-268-8745. Adjunct faculty shall be compensated per Equated Contact Hours (ECH) of instruction. The current rate of compensation per ECH for new Adjunct Faculty is $1,011. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.
Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution. HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.