Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing
The Department of Nursing at Illinois College invites applications for full-time faculty position to begin January or August 2026. Â
The successful candidate will have experience in general medical-surgical nursing and a strong commitment to educating the next generation of nurses.  Strong preference for prior experience with nursing education.  Duties include teaching didactic classes and supervising students in the clinical setting.Â
Since 1829, Illinois College has transformed the lives of undergraduate students. Founded by abolitionists, IC was the first college in Illinois to graduate students and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The College is focused on student success and provides many opportunities for faculty-student interaction beyond the classroom, including collaborative research projects, international study-travel, and mentoring/advising.Â
The 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 one-third first-generation college students. Commitment to student-centered pedagogy and supporting the success of all students is essential.Â
The College is located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, 30 miles west of the capital city of Springfield and 70 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri.
Master's degree required; doctorate preferred.Â
Minimum two years experience in clinical nursing practice.Â
Active, unencumbered registered nursing license in the state of Illinois required.Â
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Applicants should upload the following attachments in PDF format to their application submission:
- Letter of application
- C.V.
- A statement of teaching philosophyÂ
- Contact information for three references and/ or three letters of referenceÂ
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Â
Illinois College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and women.
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