The College of Lake County is currently searching for a full-time Nursing faculty member to be housed in the Biological & Health Sciences division. Responsibilities for this position include didactic and clinical instruction of nursing students in the Associate of Applied Science program at the Grayslake Campus and approved clinical sites. The faculty member will participate in department, division, and general faculty meetings, serve on division and college committees, and participate in other forms of college service. Instructors are required to maintain ongoing professional development related to institutional and program objectives.

College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college committed to equitable high-quality education, cultural enrichment and partnerships to advance the diverse communities it serves in northeastern Illinois. The college is implementing transformative change through an ambitious and aspirational body of work outlined in its 2024 Strategic Plan to become an organization where every student succeeds and every employee thrives, while supporting every business to achieve and every community to grow. As the communitys open access higher education organization, CLC aims to be the leader in providing innovative education and workforce solutions. http://dept.clcillinois.edu/res/CLCWebsite/Reports/Strategic_Plan.pdf

The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty members career at CLC. Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CLC CARES) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.

College of Lake County is committed to a diverse workforce that represents our student body. Our search process is designed to promote increasing the diversity of our full-time faculty. Search committee members are committed to diversity and this serves as the basis of a successful search at CLC.

The priority deadline is September 30, 2023. Additional applications may be considered after the priority deadline. This position may remain open until filled. Applicants who will earn the required degree by December 15, 2023, will be considered.

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to submit a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation and a teaching portfolio.

This is a full-time, tenure track faculty position. Salary placement is commensurate with education and experience. Optional contract for the summer session offers potential for significantly greater earnings.

The minimum 2023 – 2024 academic year (Fall & Spring Semester) base salary range was $66,198 with a masters degree to $81,822 with a doctorate in the subject field.

Faculty may be assigned to any of the three CLC campuses; Grayslake, Lakeshore or Southlake. New faculty hires are required to attend orientation the week prior to the start date of January 8, 2024.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.

Variable. Ability to teach days, evening and weekends as determined by the
needs of the Nursing program in any given semester. Ability to teach at Grayslake Campus and approved clinical sites.

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

1) Selects, prepares and maintains current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials. Revises and updates course content as needed. Provides instruction and conducts classes in accordance with the philosophy of the Nursing program and within the scope of a defined course of study.
2) Provides the students and the Division a syllabus that clearly states course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or department.
3) Meets all classes at assigned times. If unable to meet an assigned class, reports absence to supervisor and division staff in an appropriate manner.
4) Teaches assigned courses in subject field each academic semester. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
5) Provides instructional support to the students. Refers students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
6) Is available for student consultation through phone, email, or appropriately established office hours.
7) Evaluates student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provides feedback to students in a timely manner on student performance.
8) Maintains accurate grade records as required by the College. Submits all attendance and grade records electronically prior to the required deadlines. Is able to produce appropriate grade records for supervisor upon request.
9) Assists in the advisement and recruitment of students.
10) Uses the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.
11) Assists in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administers other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department or division. Provides all results as requested.
12) Encourages students to submit course evaluations, reviews course evaluations when available and uses feedback to improve course delivery.
13) Participates, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of career program advisory committees, governance groups, college, division, and department committees.
14) Attends faculty meetings, department meetings, and all other meetings called by authorized personnel.
15) Attends Development Week activities and Commencement
16) Is ethical in all conduct.
17) Maintains a high level of professionalism.
18) Maintains current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
19) Properly and effectively utilizes appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, and provide timely communications with students, etc.
20) Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional development such as professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications.
21) Provides instruction and conduct classes in accordance with the philosophy of the College and within the scope of a defined course of study.
22) Follows all institution and regulatory policies, procedures and standards. Utilize self-appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance objectives and career goals.
23) Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.
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VISUAL AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS
– Must be able to see with corrective eye wear
– Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
– May be in contact with students under a variety of circumstances.
– Able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
– May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.
– May require working evening and weekend hours as needed.