Nursing Instructor Jobs in Illinois

Title: Adjunct Faculty, Basic Nursing Assistant Training (BNAT) Instructor
Department: Basic Nursing Assistant Training (BNAT) Program
Reports To: Clinical Placement and Program Coordinator (BNATP)
Location: On-campus (Chicago, IL)

Position Summary:

The University is seeking a part-time instructor for our Basic Nursing Assistant (BNAT) program at the Chicago Campus. The instructor will work closely with the Executive Director of Academic Affairs, Chicago Campus and will be responsible for teaching in-person classes. The BNAT Instructor will handle course planning and instruction, teaching students essential patient care and basic nursing skills required to provide both physical care and emotional support to patients. This role also prepares students for employment as nurse assistants and equips them to take the state certification exam.

Responsibilities:

- Provides instruction through classroom theory/lecture, laboratory demonstration and skills practices, and supervised clinical sessions at a designated health care facility such as a nursing home or long-term care facility.
- Provides students with course syllabus including course outline, grading standards, attendance policies, and classroom behavioral expectations.
- Prepares lessons to teach and facilitate student learning to develop basic nursing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills using appropriate methods of instruction.
- Maintains student attendance and grading records in compliance with policy and guidelines.
- Constructs exams and assignments to evaluate student learning. Evaluates student progress and provides students with timely feedback.
- Responsible for student evaluation and timely and accurate submission of grades and paperwork related to instruction.
- Maintains a purposeful, orderly, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
- Consults with the Program Coordinator and collaborates with Ex. Dir. of Academic Affairs to deal and resolve challenges.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a current and valid Registered Professional Nursing Illinois license.
- Two years of experience as a registered nurse (RN). Must have experience as a RN in at least one of the following areas: 1. teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program; or 2. providing direct nursing care in a clinical setting, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or chronically ill adults.
- IDPH approved Illinois Evaluator Certification and ability to complete a Department-sponsored Approved Evaluator Workshop refresher course every five years.
- Approved training for instruction in Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia equivalent to 4 CEUs.
- Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Completion of BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer course.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS healthcare provider CPR certification.
- Experience teaching a nursing lab/clinical.

To Apply:

Dominican University will accept applications for this position until it is filled. Please submit a (1) cover letter, (2) CV/resume, including a list of references, and (3) a one to two-page teaching philosophy statement. Official transcripts will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary.

Physical Demands

- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary and FLSA Status

- Salary: $3,000 - $3,500 per credit course
- FLSA Status: Exempt, Part-Time

Benefits

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.

Expectations for all Dominican Employees:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.