Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor (Chicago, IL) - Elmhurst University

Keypath Education

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 9/28/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Keypath Education is supporting Elmhurst University’s search for adjunct clinical nursing faculty in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) and Master’s Entry in Nursing Practice (MENP).

  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Job Type: Contract

The Elmhurst University Department of Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking Clinical faculty in the following areas:

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Mental Heath

This position works in clinical settings with groups of nursing students, helping students apply theory to practice situations and develop critical thinking skills.

  • Supervise a group of 6-8 Elmhurst students onsite in the clinical setting
  • Hours vary by course, and range from 8-12 hours per day, depending on the clinical site
  • Grade clinical paperwork
  • Communicate with course coordinator of progress of clinical students
  • Serve as a liaison between the clinical agency and the course coordinator
  • Supervise unlicensed nursing students
  • Currently active unencumbered IL RN license
  • Bachelors and earned master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN
  • Previous Clinical teaching experience
  • Reliable transportation to clinical agency sites

Accredited by the CCNE* and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a leading Midwest university. Elmhurst University values intellectual excellence, social responsibility, professional preparation, stewardship, community, and faith, meaning, and purpose.

Elmhurst University was founded in 1871 by the United Church of Christ and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity employer. The University will continue to administer all employment matters without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam era or disabled veteran's status.

About this role

Summary

Supervise nursing students in clinical settings, assess skills, and facilitate learning

Job title

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; onsite work; no remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

active unencumbered IL RN licensebachelor's degree in nursingmaster's degree in nursingclinical teaching experience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

medical-surgical nursingmental health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City
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