Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing-High Acuity

Illinois College

Posted on: October 21, 2026 • Category: education, nursing, Employment Opportunity

Apply By: December 31, 2026
No. of Jobs: 1
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: $64,000.00 - $74,000.00
Education: Master's Degree

Phone 1: 2172453000
Illinois College Employment Opportunities
Illinois College
1101 W. College Avenue
Jacksonville, Morgan, IL 62650
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Qualifications:

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Nursing (doctorate preferred)
  • Unencumbered Illinois RN license in Illinois or the ability to get an Illinois RN license
  • Minimum of two years clinical practice experience in the related specialty area
  • Successful college teaching experience strongly preferred; enthusiasm for working toward pedagogical excellence required
  • Intercultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations
  • Evidence of strong clinical skills and the ability to facilitate student learning in a clinical setting

Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format:

  1. Cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in undergraduate nursing education and interest in contributing to the mission of a student-focused institution.
  2. Curriculum Vitae.
  3. Contact information for three references.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Other Information:

The Department of Nursing at Illinois College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the traditional BSN program, with specialization in high-acuity nursing, to start January or August 2027. 

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of and passion for the nursing profession as well as dedication to the education of future nurses. In addition to the area of specialization, teaching duties may include all levels of the traditional BSN program, including both classroom and clinical teaching. Faculty members are expected to engage in continuous improvement through assessment at the course and program levels, as well as in ongoing professional development as a practitioner and instructor. 

Nursing program offerings at Illinois College include the traditional BSN and the MSN (online). Both the traditional BSN and MSN (online) programs are CCNE accredited.

Illinois College seeks candidates who have a commitment to working closely with a wide range of students. Currently, our population is approximately one-quarter students of color and 40% first-generation college students. Eagerness and ability to work with these populations is essential. Equally important is excellence in pedagogy and an openness to student-centered teaching approaches.

Founded by abolitionists, Illinois College was the first in Illinois to graduate students and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The College is student-focused, offering numerous opportunities for faculty-student interaction beyond the classroom, including collaborative research, international study-travel, and mentoring. Located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois—just 30 miles from Springfield and 70 miles from St. Louis—Illinois College has been transforming lives since 1829.

This position has a salary range of $64,000-74,000 for the nine-month academic year with individual offers depending on field, experience, and education. Illinois College is an equal opportunity employer.

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