Faculty - Nursing

Full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position in the Nursing Department, Health Sciences Division. Available starting October/Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

About the Role

Nursing faculty are responsible for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program, its curriculum, and student learning. Faculty teach assigned classes and perform related activities to classroom, lab, and clinical instruction, while collaborating on student-centered activities and ACEN accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess student learning outcomes for nursing courses and program.
• Meet class, lab, and clinical at assigned times; plan and supervise student clinical experiences.
• Facilitate clinical skill learning using human simulation and other modalities.
• Mentor clinical adjunct instructors to ensure inter-rater reliability for student evaluation.
• Plan and coordinate nursing skill instruction with lab faculty, including skills demonstrations and validations.
• Plan course content and assign appropriate course work consistent with nursing program curriculum.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty for ongoing curriculum assessment, evaluation, and improvement.
• Revise course outlines, objectives, and catalog information as needed, following college procedures.
• Select appropriate texts and teaching materials in collaboration with program faculty.
• Meet with students individually to facilitate learning needs and retention.
• Evaluate and advise students regarding clinical, lab, and classroom performance/progress; assign grades according to college and nursing program policies.
• Maintain accurate student records and submit to Program Director and College Records.
• Maintain office hours convenient for students and as required by college policies.
• Prepare course/class reports and assessments as required; complete course assessment and enter into the college's database.
• Attend and participate in conferences related to teaching area; membership in professional organizations is recommended.
• Provide input for budget requests.
• Keep informed of current trends and developments in the nursing profession and nursing education.
• Stay current with technology in the classroom, lab, and clinical area.
• Actively participate in accreditation activities.
• Participate in division, college, advisory committees, and community activities.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings, college faculty development days, and graduation per contract.
• Lead student advisory meetings on a rotating basis throughout the academic year.
• Assist in Tenure review committees for other divisional faculty members.
• Facilitate student learning outside the classroom through participation in student activities, college, and community events.
• Participate in student nurse handbook review and provide input for revision.
• Provide input for faculty and adjunct handbook revisions.
• Participate in student recruitment activities.
• Participate in program design, development, planning, and revision activities.
• Maintain communication with peers and serve as a resource in area of clinical specialization.
• Regular attendance is expected.
• Work effectively in a team environment with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Participate in short-term and long-term goals for the nursing program while supporting the mission of Rock Valley College.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
• A minimum of two years of current experience in clinical nursing practice in the acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nursing education or evidence of potential for success in teaching.
• Experience in ACEN accreditation.
• Broad clinical nursing practice experience.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an active acute healthcare setting and classroom setting. Expected to be on your feet for 12-14 hours at a time during clinical.

Physical Demands

Representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, talk, hear quiet sounds, see small objects/markings/writing, and walk long distances.