Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

Department: Nursing Program

Position Available: Ongoing

FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)

Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)
Location: River Forest, IL

Position Summary:

Dominican University invites applicants for adjunct teaching positions in nursing for future semesters. Instructors are sought on a rolling basis in anticipation of future program needs. There is no start date or deadline for applications; candidates may be contacted regarding their interest in future opportunities as they arise. Adjunct Faculty appointments are per semester and contingent upon enrollment.

Responsibilities will include undergraduate instruction in didactic and/or clinical sections in the area(s) of expertise.

JOB COMPONENTS

• Provide exemplary instruction in the didactic, simulation lab, and clinical areas of teaching
• Participate in mentoring and role modeling for nursing students
• Collaborate with the Clinical Placement Manager for appropriate and optimal student placement
• Partner with the Clinical Simulation Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical scenarios within the simulation laboratory environment to optimize student learning outcomes

Required Qualifications:

• Illinois license as a Professional Registered Nurse
• MSN
• Two years of current nursing practice experience
• Current clinical practice in one or more of the following: Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Community Health nursing, Mental Health, and/or Medical/Surgical nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree
• Evidence of undergraduate teaching excellence

To Apply:

Dominican University will accept applications for this position until it is filled. Please submit a (1) cover letter, (2) CV/resume, including a list of references, and (3) a one to two-page teaching philosophy statement.

Official transcripts will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary.

Physical Demands

• Ability to spend moderate durations of the workday standing or walking around
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Note: Accommodation will be made for applicants who cannot meet these physical demands

Salary and FLSA Status

• Salary: $1,400 - $6,000. The actual pay is determined based on credentials, experience, course level, and credit hours. Pay could differ for directed study courses.
• FLSA Status: Exempt, Part-Time

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit

Expectations for all Dominican Employees

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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