Practical Nursing – Full Time, Tenure Track Faculty

Job Description: This position involves didactic and clinical instruction of nursing students in the LPN program. The person hired will also assist with the ACEN accreditation process. Instructional responsibilities include: course development, update and submit all course syllabi in required format, assessment of student outcomes, research and development of current resources for instruction, and utilization and development of instructional design methods that include technology (simulation). Evaluation of students including timely reporting of student grades and progress.

Duties of Position: Participate in and contribute to program, divisional and institutional committees, assignments and activities. Committee work will require assignment to faculty committee for nursing. Maintain 10 office hours per week for student consultation and advisement. Participation in professional development, both internal and external, to remain credentialed in nursing and to advance in the instructional role.

Education Requirements: A Master's degree with a major in Nursing is required.

Candidates must have a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license (Illinois) or eligibility for Illinois license.

Experience Requirements: Medical-surgical, pediatric and/or mental healthcare experience required. Two years previous teaching experience preferred. Experience in Practical Nursing program preferred. Long-term care experience preferred.

Special Requirements: A file is not complete until the following materials are submitted directly to the online application:

• Completed application


• Cover letter


• CV/Resume (does not substitute for completed application)


• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from regionally accredited institutions


• A one page single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy. In your teaching philosophy, please include how you approach classroom management, how you assess students, and how you use instructional technology.

**Attach this statement under "Contribution Statement/Teaching Philosophy"**

***Please attach all documents directly to your application. If you have difficulty attaching documents, you may send documents via email to jobs@harpercollege.edu or hard-copy to the HR/Recruitment Office, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067***

Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before January 27, 2014. Candidate will be hired for a Fall 2014 semester start.

• Official transcripts required upon hire.


• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.

Employment Sponsorship is not available.

All applicants must apply online; please visit jobs.harpercollege or use the direct posting link in the 'Application Information' section below.

Salary: scale per faculty contract

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer that encourages applications from women, minority group members, and persons with disabilities.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com