Instructor, School of Nursing - MSN

Full Time Instructor, School of Nursing - MSN Required

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Faculty

Requisition Number: FULLT
008146

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• Posted :
  December 19, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Aurora, IL 60506, USA

Rasmussen University is currently looking for an accomplished Master's prepared nurse who is passionate about helping nursing students succeed in meeting their educational goals. Rasmussen is a great place to work if you are seeking a fulfilling yet challenging career opportunity in a growing fast paced nursing program! We offer flexible work schedules, and our Instructors receive ongoing training and support to build upon their teaching, presentation and mentoring skills.

This role supports our BSN program and may teach at our Bloomington, Hennepin/Anoka or Eagan campuses.

Responsibilities:

Instructors are responsible for teaching courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University. Instructors will generally teach 4.5-5.5 work units each quarter equaling a full-time work schedule.

Faculty expectations include focus on the following areas:

• Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning.
• Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students.
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class
• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students.
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise
• Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean.
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).
• Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and or designated by the Dean.

Reporting Relationships:

The Instructor reports to the Nursing Administrator. Based on the location this may be an Area Dena of Nursing or Dean of Nursing.

Academic and Clinical

Qualifications:

• A Masters Degree in Nursing is required. Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate.
• Active RN license that has never been encumbered
• Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross
• 1 year clinical experience as an RN required, 2+ years preferred
• Previous teaching/training experience preferred
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and leadership abilities.
• Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross
• Proof of professional licenses/certifications, official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution and applicable faculty immunization documentation required.

Benefits & Compensation:

Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well-being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.

Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance.

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $69,400.00 to $93,700.00. We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change.

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