Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Faculty Practice CON
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $45.00- 55.00 per hour
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Summary:
Job Summary:
The Instructor serves as a faculty member who contributes to the mission of the Rush College of Nursing through teaching, scholarship, professional practice, and service. Instructors are expected to demonstrate effectiveness in the classroom and/or clinical setting, engage in a defined area of clinical practice, and participate in professional and community activities. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and I CARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
Graduate degree in Nursing or related field.
2. National certification (if appropriate to the area of practice or specialty track).
3. For RNs: Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois. If working remotely, current RN licensure in the home state of residence is required.
Other Information
College of Nursing Rank Criteria Expectations for Instructor
• Graduate degree in Nursing or related field.
• Meets 1 Area of Excellence as defined in the Rush CON Appointment and Promotion Guidelines (Scholarship of Teaching, Discovery, Academic & Community Service, and/or Professional Practice).
• A record of positive teaching evaluations or equivalent evidence of instructional effectiveness
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a defined area of clinical practice.
• One year of teaching activity preferred, including professional, clinical supervision, consumer, and/or academic teaching
• Demonstrated leadership activities in professional or community settings.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and practice environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching across professional, clinical supervision, community, and/or academic settings.
• Design and facilitate patient, staff, and student educational experiences that promote positive learning environments.
• Initiate student-focused teaching plans and participate in course revisions and/or development.
• Integrate current evidence and state-of-the-science literature into teaching activities.
• Support a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse educational environment.
• Participate in unit-based, departmental, or agency education committees.
• Serve as a preceptor and/or engage in community education activities.
• Support the goals of the college, university, and medical center through interdisciplinary program participation.
• Actively engage in clinical practice with demonstrated clinical expertise (as applicable to faculty role).
• Use research findings to update clinical practice; identify researchable problems and assist with data collection.
• Work with a mentor toward a defined area of scholarship; apply evidence to the development of policy/protocols for practice.
• Author or contribute to non-peer-reviewed publications or presentations on the area of scholarship.
• Present evidence-based and/or scholarly work locally.
• Participate in departmental and college committees and/or task forces.
• Maintain active membership in local professional associations and engage with community organizations.
• Participate in General Entry Masters (GEM) applicant interviews and college-wide service activities (such as committees and task forces)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Program Director
