Tenure-Track Faculty: Nursing
Tenure-Track Faculty: Nursing
We invite applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the College's associate degree nursing program. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment within the Health Sciences division that includes teaching in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Anticipated start date is August 2025 for the fall semester.
Opportunities and responsibilities of this position include:
- Availability to teach in-person, lab, and clinical sections of various nursing courses
- Participation in curriculum improvements to maintain currency of content and nursing best practices
- Engagement in department-level projects and teams related to program review and strategic planning
- Involvement in department and College-wide committees and initiatives
The hired individual may be expected to teach a variety of courses in the discipline as assigned, including teaching evening and/or weekend classes, at off-campus locations, and in alternative delivery formats.
Requirements
- Master's degree with a major in nursing (MSN)
- 2 years of successful experience in clinical nursing practice
- Current license to practice nursing in Illinois
- Ability to meet clinical health requirements
- Ability to work inclusively with diverse populations of students, employees, and community members
Desired Qualifications
- Experience teaching in multiple content areas which may include mental health, critical care, medical surgical, and maternal child health/pediatrics nursing
Anticipated starting salary range is at or above $47,286 - $63,594.
The review of applications will be ongoing until position is filled. Interviews are anticipated to begin in mid January 2025.
The following documents are required to be uploaded at the time of application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Statement of teaching philosophy with description of teaching and assessment practices
- Transcript copies
- Copy of professional license(s)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NORMAL, IL AND REQUIRES ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON PRESENCE.
About HCC
Heartland is an open-enrollment, comprehensive community college. With three regional campuses, Heartland had a Fall 2022 enrollment of just under 5,000 credit students and nearly 9,000 non-credit students. With more than 50 programs of study and over 50 student clubs and organizations, Heartland provides a supportive, values-based environment to help students get the most out of their college experience. Additionally, Heartland is the community resource for local High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
Heartland provides extensive continuing education programming to meet the personal enrichment and professional learning needs of the College’s district. Offerings include Kids@Heartland, professional development, and customized training for organizations.
About the Bloomington-Normal Community
Bloomington-Normal (BN) is a vibrant community offering a high quality of life. BN is located in Central Illinois, midway between Chicago and St. Louis. It boasts one of the youngest, most educated and talented workforces in the Midwest. One of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Illinois, BN has been named “one of the best” for families, singles and businesses by the Milken Institute. In addition to Heartland Community College, BN is the home of Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. According to Business Insider, BN ranks in the top 10 Top College Towns thanks to the quality of life and professional opportunities for students. BN sits in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the nation, but the local economy is diverse. It includes corporate headquarters for State Farm Insurance, COUNTRY Financial, Afni, Growmark, BEER NUTS, Biaggi’s, and Destihl Brewing. BN has a variety of manufacturers including Rivian Motors, Brandt Industries, Bridgestone Americas and Ferrero Candy Company.
Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.
HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.
For full description and to apply, please go to https://www.schooljobs.com/ca reers/heartland/jobs/4736136/tenure-track-faculty-nursing
