Transition to the Nursing Profession Faculty (part-time/ evening)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Chamberlain

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part-Time Nursing Faculty interested in teaching synchronous, face-to-face courses. You will be teaching students in the role of facilitator, role model, coach and advisor. Incorporating Chamberlain Care philosophy to educate and embolden diverse nursing professionals in a culture where students and colleagues thrive and cultivate extraordinary nursing graduates. 

Part-time professors lead asynchronous discussions and teach synchronous live lectures each week, (scheduling PM options for students) and will be available via email, online conferencing or telephone, to provide support and respond to student's enquiries in a timely manner.  

We are presently accepting applications in the following areas of course specialization:

Session Begins- January

Teaching day/ time- Thursdays at 5:30-9:30 PM

Transition to the Nursing Profession (NR103) : A success seminar designed to introduce the student to the culture of Chamberlain, active adult learning principles, and professional presentation through development of effective verbal communication skills and relationship building through the concepts of emotional intelligence, personal inventory and self-management. Students also develop scholarship, written communication, punctuation, and grammar skills through a blended-learning format. Course also includes adult learning principles and concepts related to active learning.

Responsibilities

• Provides students with an approved Chamberlain syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.

• Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials as needed.

• Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.

• Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.

• Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.

• Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.

• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams and provide timely feedback to students.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Unencumbered professional nurse licensure (must also be willing to obtain a license in the state of Illinois if one is not already obtained)
• Compact (multi-state) RN license preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience
• Excellent communication skills with high level of initiative and prudent judgment.  
• Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise in the field of instruction with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students, and the broader community

Additional Information

Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus:
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.

Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

 

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation