Nursing Instructor - Full-Time, Tenure Track in Carterville, Illinois at John A Logan College

The Nursing Tenure-Track Faculty position plans, delivers, and assesses classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction in assigned nursing courses to support student learning, program quality, and licensure readiness within the Nursing/Health Sciences division. The position contributes to curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, program review, and accreditation activities to maintain alignment with Illinois Board of Higher Education, IDFPR, Illinois Board of Nursing, and applicable nursing accreditation standards. The position also participates in departmental, divisional, and college service, collaborates with faculty and clinical partners, and maintains currency in nursing practice, pedagogy, and regulatory requirements, with duties and workload governed by the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Education required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Must obtain a master’s degree in nursing within three years of employment
• Current, unencumbered, valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current, valid Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Education preferred:

• Master’s degree in Nursing

Experience required:

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience appropriate to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats appropriate for instruction, student interaction, and professional collaboration.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional and educational technologies sufficient to support course delivery and communication.

Experience preferred:

• Four (4) or more years of nursing experience.
• Post-secondary teaching experience, with preference for community college instruction.
• Training or professional development in pedagogy.
• Experience in curriculum development or course revision.

Technology required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Essential duties are performed in accordance with the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and include, but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction at scheduled class, laboratory, simulation, and clinical times as assigned.
• Teach a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours per semester during fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain and post eight (8) office hours per week for student consultation, adjusted as permitted by the CBA.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver course syllabi aligned with master syllabi and program outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records using the College’s learning management system.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and program improvement initiatives.
• Comply with clinical site requirements, safety standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Attend and participate in department, division, and college meetings.
• Serve on standing and ad hoc committees and task forces.
• Participate in recruitment, advising, and retention activities for nursing students.
• Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competence and instructional effectiveness.
• Observe and enforce College policies and procedures consistent with faculty rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope of a tenure-track faculty role.

Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Participate in additional teaching assignments outside the fall and spring semesters, such as summer instruction, when offered and compensated in accordance with the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Participate in special projects, pilot initiatives, accreditation preparations, or grant-related activities when opportunities arise and are consistent with faculty role expectations.
• Attend optional College events, professional development workshops, or community engagement activities related to the College mission.
• Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or a designated location.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Nursing theory, clinical practice, and evidence-based care
• Instructional methods for classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical education
• Nursing safety standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation expectations
• Community college mission and diverse student populations

Skills

• Planning and delivering effective nursing instruction across instructional settings
• Assessing student learning and clinical competencies
• Communicating complex clinical concepts to diverse learners
• Using instructional technologies and electronic health or simulation tools

Abilities

• Adapt instruction to varied student preparedness while maintaining program standards
• Collaborate with faculty, administration, and clinical partners
• Exercise sound professional and clinical judgment
• Meet contractual, accreditation, and regulatory obligations

Job Attributes

Personal characteristics and traits essential for success in this role:

• Student-centered and accountable, prioritizing learning, persistence, and licensure preparedness
• Professional and ethical, modeling nursing standards of practice and academic integrity
• Collaborative and collegial, contributing to shared governance and team-based instruction
• Reflective and improvement-oriented, using assessment data and feedback to enhance teaching
• Adaptable and responsive, supporting diverse learners and evolving instructional modalities
• Mission-aligned, contributing positively to the College’s instructional and service mission