Nursing Faculty (Adjunct & Full-Time) - Bench Team Opportunities!

Nursing Faculty (Adjunct & Full-Time) Rasmussen University

Rasmussen University is currently looking to build a bench team for our Nursing programs at all of our Illinois campus locations. We welcome all applications from qualified candidates for future Full-Time and Part-Time/Adjunct consideration when positions become available. Please note this is not an active open position. All applications will be kept on file for review as opportunities arise. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!


Rasmussen is a great place to work if you are seeking a fulfilling yet challenging career opportunity in a growing fast paced nursing program! We offer flexible work schedules, and our Instructors receive ongoing training and support to build upon their teaching, presentation and mentoring skills.

Full-Time Instructor Responsibilities:

Instructors are responsible for teaching courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University. Instructors will generally teach 4.5-5.5 work units each quarter equaling a full-time work schedule.

Adjunct Instructor Responsibilities:

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for teaching lecture, laboratory, and/or clinical practicum courses in the Nursing program as assigned. These courses may be on campus or at off-site clinical partner locations. This is a part-time role and Adjunct Instructors are generally scheduled to teach 1-2 work units each quarter.

Reporting Relationships:

The Instructor reports to the Nursing Administrator. Based on the location, this may be an Area Dean of Nursing or Dean of Nursing.

Academic and Clinical Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in nursing (MSN) is required for all Full-Time roles, A Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) may be acceptable in certain locations for Part-Time/Adjunct roles. Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate.
• Active RN license that has never been encumbered
• Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross
• 1-year clinical experience as an RN required, 2+ 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.
• Proof of professional licenses/certifications, official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution and applicable faculty immunization documentation required.

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. If selected for a Full-Time Instructor role, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $69,400.00 to $93,700.00. If selected for a Part-Time/Adjunct role , a reasonable estimate of the current range is $38.00 to $60.00 per hour. 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 needsThis range is subject to change.

About Us:

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( 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). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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