Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Theory and Clinical

Overview

Who we are:

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more "student ready" so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family.

What you will do:

You would be responsible for the implementation of the curriculum in either the classroom face to face or the clinical/laboratory setting. As an Adjunct Faculty you possess current and evolving knowledge in the content along with relative clinical practice experience. You will teach the students, provide the course/clinical assessments and evaluations, and facilitate student centered learning.

We are proactively recruiting Adjunct Faculty for Winter and Spring 2025 terms (January - June) in the following areas of our School of Nursing:

Medical Surgical I Theory and Clinical
• Medical Surgical II Clinical
• Pathophysiology
• Foundations of Nursing Practice I and II Theory and Clinical
• Accelerated Foundations of Nursing Practice Clinical
• Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing Clinical
• Behavioral Health Theory and Clinical
• Pediatric Clinical
• Population Health Clinical
• Issues in Professional Practice Theory
• Genetics and Genomics in Healthcare Theory

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Availability:

• Candidates for theory courses must be available to teach on our Chicago Campus minimally 2 days per week
• Candidates for the clinical courses must be able to teach an 8.5 hour clinical in the Greater Chicago area.

These programs are taught on-site at the Chicago campus during the weekday

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned course based on approved syllabus and developed curriculum
• Implement evaluation methods as outlined in the approved syllabus
• Collaborate with nursing program administration to implement other assignments and/or evaluations based on professional experiences
• Attend workshops if applicable to course being taught
• Attend adjunct orientation before the start of each semester
• Adhere to School of of Nursing policies and procedures as outlined in the nursing student and faculty handbooks.
• Participate in end of course program reports and evaluations
• Attend required clinical agency orientation, if applicable
• Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment if teaching in the simulation/skills lab

Required:

• Master's Degree or higher in Nursing
• Unencumbered Illinois License or the ability to get an Illinois License
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an RN in a related clinical area
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of experience teaching BSN undergraduate nursing students in either theory or clinical

About the School of Nursing at NLU:

National Louis University (NLU) has been educating students for over 135 years and with the new School of Nursing is ready to assist students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to advance their education and career opportunities.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Please Include the following with your Application:
- Curriculum Vitae, required
- Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
- Official Transcripts for all related degrees, licenses/certificates will be required upon hire

Optional Additional Attachments:
- Teaching Philosophy
- Sample Syllabus
- Additional Licenses/Certifications
- Course Evaluations