Adjunct Faculty- Nursing; RN Instructor

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty
- Nursing (RN) Instructor

Campus: Peoria Campus

Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, Faculty Part time

Department: Health Careers (JM - Faculty)

Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Description:

Illinois Central College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach nursing program students within clinical setting, primarily during fall and spring semesters. Teaching may occur during day or evening. If available, adjuncts may continue to teach future consecutive semesters. Adjunct nursing faculty are primarily responsible for maintaining programmatic and accreditation standards, collaborating with Associate Dean and full-time faculty to meet course learning outcomes, and supporting individual student learning needs for enhancing student success.

Maximum assignment may be up to 12 contact hours for fall and spring semesters, and if also teaching summer, contact hours must be maintained at or below 29 for the academic year.

Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.

• Maintain highest possible standards of the Nursing Program.
• Facilitate teaching and learning opportunities, while ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and safety standards are met.
• Adhere to course syllabi for assigned courses and communicate expectations to ensure student success.
• Maintain access and availability for students.
• Collaborate effectively with program faculty and agency staff to continuously improve and adapt the student learning experience.
• Document, review, analyze, and report student clinical assessment results for the program assessment plan.
• Seek professional development to remain current within respiratory education, workforce trends, and emerging technology.
• Maintain skills through professional development, continuing education, and scholarly activities appropriate to higher education and professional discipline.
• Actively serve on college, department, and program committees as appropriate.
• Support college-wide initiatives and actively participates in program and organizational meetings.
• Perform assigned responsibilities during the day, evening and/or weekend on any campus or clinical facility.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Current Illinois license as a professional registered nurse.
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analyzing and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

• Doctoral degree in nursing or education.
• Membership and participation in state and national professional organizations.
• Five (5) or more years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience as an instructor in a nursing assistant or nursing program.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Experience serving the needs of a diverse student population.

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• paid time off;
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays;
• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
• on-site childcare center;
• 403(b) retirement plans; and
• State University Retirement System pension plan.