Part Time Clinical Nursing Instructor

Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post‑licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in‑office days per week (Monday–Thursday) to foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part‑Time Clinical Nursing Faculty to teach in our BSN Nursing program in Chicago, Illinois.

You will mentor BSN students in person at an inpatient clinical setting located in the Chicago area. You’ll help students connect classroom learning and simulations to real‑world patient care, ensuring they are well‑prepared and confident to provide high‑quality care.

No teaching experience is required; nurses with solid clinical experience and a completed MSN are encouraged to apply.

• Schedule is determined based on course needs and clinical specialty.
• Typically, clinical instructors are scheduled for 3–4 12‑hour shifts weekly, for 2 weeks out of every 8‑week session.
• This is a part‑time position; the commitment is on a course‑by‑course basis.

• Adult Health I & II (Med‑Surg)
• Advanced Adult Health (Med‑Surg)
• Complex Health (Critical Care)
• Community Health
• Capstone Final Practicum
• Fundamentals
• Maternal Child
• Mental Health
• Pediatrics

• Teaching and Curriculum Implementation
  • Implement the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service.
  • Assume responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
  • Plan clinical experiences and provide direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students.
• Student Evaluation and Support
  • Develop and post written clinical assignments that align with the student's knowledge base, skill competency, and learning needs.
  • Evaluate and provide documented feedback on performance based on course objectives.
  • Be available for remediation of students as required.
  • Correct and return homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
• Clinical Coordination
  • Orient and maintain current knowledge of clinical site policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of clinical site personnel.
  • Develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with students' competency and learning needs.
  • Maintain visibility while staying available to staff and students at the clinical site.
• Program and College Development
  • Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
  • Participate in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
  • May teach simulation/skills lab and/or didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
• Professionalism and Collaboration
  • Serve as a professional role model for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Use relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win‑win negotiation.
  • Work with college administration, staff, and other faculty members to improve overall operations and student satisfaction.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
  • Comply with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
  • Keep the course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
  • Report to the dean or assistant dean with direct oversight from a course coordinator.
• Handle related duties and perform other duties…