Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Part-Time Nursing Instructors Needed
Aurora, Illinois
RN
Posted Jul 23
- Hours a week
- 15
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 15 hours
- Term
- Travel
- Setting
- School
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $38/hr
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 937 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Nursing Adjunct Instructor (Part-Time)
Rasmussen University
Do you have a passion for nursing and desire to share this with others entering this critical field? Rasmussen University is currently seeking dynamic Part-Time Adjunct instructors to teach within the Nursing program at our Aurora/Naperville campus.
Our teaching roles allow you the ability to continue working in field while exploring the world of Academia and engaging the next generation of nurses. Our nursing courses provide the knowledge, clinical skills, and nursing values critical for students to be successful in this field.
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No prior teaching experience is necessary; training is provided!
Essential Duties &
Responsibilities
Teaching lecture, laboratory, and clinical practicum courses in the Nursing program as assigned. These courses may be on campus or at off-site clinical partner locations. Usage of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning for a diverse student population. Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students.
Compensation, Benefits &
Schedule
Part-Time flexible campus and clinical-based scheduling which generally consists of 10-15 hours per week/course Competitive hourly rates based on course types and schedule. Details are outlined clearly as you move forward in the hiring process a schedule is confirmed Rasmussen's generous continuing education benefits, employee stock purchase plan and 401K plan are available for part-time employee participation
Requirements
A Master's degree in Nursing is required. Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate 1-year clinical experience as an RN required, 2+ years preferred Proof of active RN licensure that has never been encumbered Official transcripts required for each degree earned from an accredited institution Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross, 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. Our Residential Part-Time (Adjunct) Nursing Instructor roles have individual assignment responsibilities that may vary from classroom instruction, simulation and skills labs, as well as off-site clinicals. A reasonable estimate of the current range for these roles based on duties is between $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 needs. This range is subject to change.
Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. Our part-time employees are eligible for our 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, paid sick leave, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. We also offer continuing education benefits for part-time employees comprised of a tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands*. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
*Some programs not available to residents of all states.
About Us
Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org (http://www.hlcommission.org)), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the
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Requirements
- A Master's degree in Nursing is required. Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate
- 1-year clinical experience as an RN required, 2+ years preferred
- Proof of active RN licensure that has never been encumbered
- Official transcripts required for each degree earned from an accredited institution
- Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross, applicable faculty immunization documentation required
- Benefits &
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Continuing education benefits (tuition reduction on courses within family of brands)
- Robust learning management system
- Individual development planning
Place
- City
- Aurora, Illinois
- Rent against this pay
- 65% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $93,633/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
$1,596 median rent against $2,470 a month at $38/hr for 15 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Aurora sits along the Fox River west of Chicago and blends a revitalized downtown Historic District with quiet suburban streets and established residential hubs like Fox Valley. The midsize city offers ample clinical settings for nurses, tree-lined neighborhoods, and a calmer pace just an hours train ride from the Loop.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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