Adjunct Faculty - Nursing Clinical Instructors

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.

Position Purpose

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Essential Job Functions

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching pre-licensure, undergraduate, and graduate nursing students. Qualified adjunct faculty instructors are offered part-time teaching opportunities (up to 9 credits/semester) based on faculty demand in the clinical areas.

Teaching Responsibilities

The School of Nursing at Aurora University invites applicants for clinical adjunct appointments in the following disciplines:

• Fundamentals
• Medical-Surgical
• Obstetrics
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatric / Mental Health

The position involves the supervision of students in clinical practice at clinical sites as well as the simulation lab. Clinical assignments may include weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends and are located throughout the Chicagoland area.

Essential Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications must align to the faculty qualification policy.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and current Illinois RN license required.
• Background and clinical experience in respective discipline(s).

Skills

The salary is $55 per clock hour worked. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs. The pay rate referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.