Full Time Instructor, School of Nursing - MSN Required

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University.
• Teach 4.5-5.5 work units each quarter, equivalent to a full-time work schedule.
• Support the School of Nursing's simulation program.
• Deliver high-quality simulation-based instruction using evidence-based teaching strategies, debriefing techniques, and multiple instructional methods that foster critical thinking, clinical judgment, and a safe learning environment.
• Create high levels of student engagement through simulation activities, scenario-based learning, community building, and student-centered instruction, including the use of live classroom technology to support synchronous learning sessions.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate simulation experiences that align with course outcomes, program objectives, and best practices in simulation education.
• Organize classroom and efficiently use class time.
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise.
• Attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• An active Illinois RN license that has never been encumbered.
• At least 2 years experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/ICU, and at least 1 year teaching experience preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross.
• One year clinical experience as an RN required, two 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.

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.

About Us

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).