Nursing Adjunct Faculty Pool - Didactic, Lab, and Clinical
Rolling Meadows, IL, United States | In-Person | Part-Time | Posted on 3/26/2026
Northwest Suburban College’s mission is to provide high-quality and affordable education, promoting individual growth and achievement, leading to scholarly pursuit and gainful employment opportunities. The College’s vision is to establish a world-class center of higher education that benefits humanity at large with the underlying values of service, compassion, and excellence. NWSC is located in the Chicago suburbs, a short commute from Schaumburg, with easy access by highway, bus, and train. Northwest Suburban College is a not-for-profit educational institution, and offers both undergraduate and certificate programs.
We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of NWSC and demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
Position Overview
We are seeking talented adjunct nursing faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are part-time instructors that may be offered teaching opportunities (up to 9 credits/semester) based on course and faculty demand in the didactic, clinical skills/health assessment/simulation laboratories, and clinical arenas. Adjunct faculty appointments are non-
benefits eligible, fixed-term appointments per semester and contingent upon course enrollment. This posting is continuous to develop and maintain a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets our programmatic needs at any time, you may be contacted to discuss teaching opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exemplary teaching in the didactic, simulation and skills labs, and clinical areas.
- Participate in mentoring and role modeling for nursing students.
- Collaborate with the Clinical & Credential Coordinator for appropriate and optimal student placement.
- Partner with the Director of Nursing Simulation & Skills Lab to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical scenarios within the simulation laboratory environment to optimize student learning outcomes.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program, doctoral degree preferred.
- Active, unencumbered RN license in the State of Illinois.
- Two years teaching experience in nursing education.
- Background and two years of current nursing practice in respective discipline(s).
- Evidence of working collaboratively with a diverse student population.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Experience with technology/course management systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- The anticipated pay rate is $1,000 per credit hour for didactic sections.
- The anticipated pay rate is $50 per contact hour for lab/clinical sections.
- Adjunct faculty are paid by stipend on a semi-monthly basis.
- The pay rate referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount that the college reasonably expects to pay for this position. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the college, based on institutional needs.
EEOC Statement
Northwest Suburban College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Accounts & Human Resource Associate.
To Apply: Please complete the form below and attached the following four (4) required documents.
- Resume
- Unofficial College/University Transcripts (Official Transcripts Upon Hire)
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Teaching Philosophy
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