Instructor of Nursing

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

This is a Full-Time Faculty position. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Banks

Exempt

No

Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

In addition to the job description, faculty members teaching in grant supported programs are required to adhere and to comply with all provisions, qualifications, policies, and procedures set forth in the grant. In the event that the grant requirements contradict or add to the job description, the requirements of the grant will take precedence. This provision shall not be used to shift administrative responsibilities to the faculty member.

Further, the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and Student Development agrees to meet and discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or Association representatives.

• Licensed as a registered professional nurse in Illinois
• At least 2 years of experience in clinical nursing practice
• A master’s degree or higher in nursing

• Previous teaching experience in nursing

• Deliver Instruction
  • Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
  • Prepare lessons
  • Provide course syllabus (which shall include course information, grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, and course outline)
  • Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning/instruction
• If a lab is involved:
  • Prepare labs
  • Enforce lab safety procedures
• Evaluate Student Progress
  • Keep accurate record of student performance
  • Provide students with timely feedback
• Provide Student Assistance
  • Maintain office hours and voice-mail/e-mail communication
  • Give career and academic advice
  • Refer students to student support services
  • Accommodate special needs students
• Develop Curriculum
  • Review/select textbooks and instructional materials
  • Develop/revise courses
  • Develop/revise degree/certificate programs
  • Review/revise course outlines
  • Participate in articulation of courses/programs
  • Consult with advisory committees if occupational program is involved
• Participate in Professional Development
  • Participate in professional growth activities that are aligned with the college's strategic goals.
  • Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties
  • Participate in professional growth activities
  • Participate in professional organizations
• Participate in Departmental Routines
  • Assist in scheduling of classes
  • Assist in setting departmental goals, learning outcomes and selection of textbooks
  • Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the college, program and course-level
  • Assist in assessing new equipment and/or supplies
  • Serve on standing committees
  • Serve on ad hoc committees (for example, search, college task-force, or instructional area committees)
  • Participate in program review
  • Comply with registration/records procedures
  • Verify student enrollment
  • Attend College-wide faculty meetings
  • Serve…