Instructor, Nursing

Overview

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance, tuition support, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a compressed summer work week, vacation, sick and personal time, and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits may not be available for part-time employees (e.g., health insurance).

Position Title: Instructor, Nursing

Department: Biological & Health Sciences Division

Position Type: Faculty

Job Family: Full-Time Faculty

Location: Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week: 40

Posting Date: 01/23/2026

Expected

Start Date:

05/30/2026

Salary/Compensation: Base salary range for 2026–2027 is $70,987 to $125,501 depending on education and experience; salary placement is based on education and experience. An optional summer contract may be available.

Position Type Details: Full-time, tenure-track faculty position. New faculty may be assigned to any campus. Mandatory orientation during the week of August 3–7, prior to start date of August 10, 2026.

• Selects, prepares, maintains, and updates current curriculum, course outlines, and instructional materials.
• Provides students and the academic division with a syllabus stating course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies, readings, timelines, evaluation criteria, and required information.
• Teaches assigned courses each academic semester to meet student and program needs; delivers content using varied teaching styles across locations.
• Provides instructional support to students, assists in advisement, and refers students to college services. Maintains office hours and timely communications with students.
• Participates in department, division, and college-wide assessment of student learning; uses testing instruments and reports results as required.
• Evaluates student performance and provides timely feedback; maintains accurate grade records and submits attendance and grades electronically by deadlines.
• Resolves student complaints per College policies and procedures; encourages course evaluations and uses feedback to improve delivery.
• Participates in advisory committees, governance groups, and other college/academic division activities.
• Attends faculty and department meetings, Opening Week activities, and Commencement; maintains professionalism and ethics.
• Completes mandated compliance trainings; uses technology (Navigate, Canvas, Zoom) to deliver instruction, maintain grades, and communicate with students.
• Maintains current subject matter knowledge through professional development and publications.
• Follows institutional and regulatory policies, engages in self-assessment, and supports
  
  College and division initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

• College: Knowledge of college policies and procedures; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; knowledge of FERPA; safe work practices.
• Department/Divisional: Knowledge of instructional policies and the ability to apply guidelines; ability to work with diverse populations and read instructional documents.
• Decision-Making and Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to interpret policies and organize information logically to describe processes and procedures.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong public speaking, written communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, students, and the public; ability to prioritize and collaborate on projects.
• Physical: Ability to perform classroom tasks, sit/stand for extended periods, lift light to moderate weights, and operate office equipment; effective verbal communication.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Positions Supervised: None

• Master’s Degree with a major in nursing; licensed to practice nursing in the State of Illinois AND two years of tested experience.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and backgrounds and build professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

• Previous college-level teaching experience.
• Professional learning or certification…