What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty - Nursing position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Nursing - Medical Surgical. The University seeks a forward-thinking and bold leader to enthusiastically embrace its mission of transforming student lives thought high-impact nursing education. The Assistant Professor of Nursing - Medical Surgical will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Associate Director of Nursing, faculty, staff, and administration to support student success, and establish and execute the strategic priorities for the department in alignment with the University's strategic plan. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position.
Responsibilities/Duties
Primary responsibilities include:
Posted On 3/11/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Concordia University Chicago Job Location River Forest, IL
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Nursing - Medical Surgical. The University seeks a forward-thinking and bold leader to enthusiastically embrace its mission of transforming student lives thought high-impact nursing education. The Assistant Professor of Nursing - Medical Surgical will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Associate Director of Nursing, faculty, staff, and administration to support student success, and establish and execute the strategic priorities for the department in alignment with the University's strategic plan. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position.
Responsibilities/Duties
Primary responsibilities include:
- Develop and deliver curriculum, evaluate student learning, and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through scholarship and service
- Teaching both the theory and clinical components of Adult Health nursing and companion courses as needed.
- Contribute to the development of the department and the college through interdisciplinary, collaborative teaching across the university and the community it serves.
- Active participation on divisional and university committees.
- Advise and mentor students in all stages of their educational journey.
- Exhibits a service mentality toward all stakeholders
- Utilizes effective, professional, accurate, and timely communication with stakeholders
- Demonstrates an organized, flexible, self-directed, work ethic
- Possesses strong analytical reasoning and writing skills
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain subject matter currency
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals
- Creates an environment dedicated to problem solving and positivity
- Exhibits personal and professional integrity in all interactions
- Possesses a commitment to inclusivity
- Five years of experience in clinical nursing practice.
- Three years of experience in nursing education or equivalent hospital education experience.
- Knowledge of state and national program accreditation.
- Demonstration of progressive roles and experience in teaching and learning.
- Teaching experience in baccalaureate level program with curriculum development and assessment.
- Evidence of self-development through participation in continuing education offerings, advanced study, scholarly pursuit, and/or professional and clinical activities.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
- Master's Degree or higher with a major in Nursing
- Current state of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse License
Posted On 3/11/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Concordia University Chicago Job Location River Forest, IL