Clinical Faculty - Nursing Programs

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

The full-time Clinical Faculty will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching in a clinical setting. The full-time Clinical Faculty will teach 3-4 clinical groups per week/term year-round based on need. The full-time Clinical Faculty will serve as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students as they learn to care for patients in acute, sub-acute and community facilities. The full-time Clinical Faculty will participate in and contribute to the assessment of curriculum through the clinical evaluation process as well as membership on School of Nursing committees. The full-time Clinical Faculty will utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to teach and guide students in their acquisition of clinical skills, judgment and critical thinking.

Rank will be determined based on credentials and experience.

Who we are:We are a team of dedicated educators who are working together to build an amazing program that supports students including first-generation students with a focus on the holistic student. We work tirelessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to holistic coaching and data-driven, personalized instruction. Our educational model is student-focused, expects excellence, provides personalized support in a data-driven environment, while grounded by pillars of continuous improvement and innovation to structure our work.Who you are:You are: Driven to Succeed. You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first-generation students. To be successful teaching in this program, you must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning in Nursing in Higher Education. The position requires you to be agile, creative and engaging while offering a new curriculum and an unparalleled experience to undergraduate nursing students. Enthusiastic candidates have the belief that all students can be successful students. As an active team member, you believe in a supportive environment and a student-driven culture.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan clinical experiences for and provide direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
• Make self-available to staff at the agencies
• Assume complete responsibility and oversight of and for students in clinical facilities.
• Clarify clinical expectations with students.
• Clarify student patient/client assignments and expectations with clinical facility staff.
• Utilize care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
• Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients utilizing a variety of teaching and learning pedagogies.
• Utilize pre- and post- conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
• Provide formative and summative evaluative feedback of clinical performance.
• Utilize the course management system to communicate with students
• Communicate with School of Nursing theory faculty and/or administration of any student or agency concerns or issues.
• Initiate and implement Student Performance Improvement Plans as needed for student remediation.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to students’ issues or concerns in the clinical setting.
• Orient and maintain current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
• Remain in compliance with all clinical health requirements.
• Comply with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing
• Unencumbered Illinois License or the ability to get an Illinois License
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an RN in a related clinical area within the past 5 years
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with high level of initiative and prudent clinical judgment

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of experience teaching BSN undergraduate nursing students in either theory or clinical

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time faculty benefits can be found here.

NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college.  The ranges for each rank for the Nursing Program are listed below:

2026 Nursing 12-Month Faculty Salary Ranges

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

Please include the following with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations
• Letters of Recommendation

Please note: Upon hire, official transcripts are required and must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department