Assistant Professor of Nursing - CNA Program, Spring 2027
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAC261106
Department
Health Careers Division
Opening Date
11/06/2026
Description
Provides instruction and assesses student learning in a variety of nursing and other related courses; collaborates with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, serves on college committees, and performs other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned; is dedicated to learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. This position includes clinical and theory teaching instruction in the CNA program. The theory course will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays during the late afternoon and evening hours. Clinical will be daytime hours. May involve Saturday clinical instruction as well.
Examples of Duties
A. Provides instruction and assesses student learning within their program area.
B. Selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.
C. Prepares current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.
D. Collaborates with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
E. Advises, counsels and assists students enrolled in their program in accomplishing their course and program goals.
F. Meets classes as scheduled by the college and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
G. Evaluates student performance, including maintaining and providing tenth day and midterm attendance in addition to grade records for each class.
H. Remains current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.
I. Assesses student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the faculty Assessment Committee.
J. Participates in curriculum and course development.
K. Attends division and faculty meetings and communicates regularly with the Director of Nursing regarding instructional concerns.
L. Functions as an academic advisor for students enrolled in their division and assists in the advisement and scheduling process during in-service week.
M. Participates in faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.
N. Works in a collaborative manner and responds to phone and email requests promptly.
O. Assists the Director of Nursing in the recruitment and selection of part-time instructors.
P. Assists the Director of nursing in the selection of clinical facilities.
Q. Provides clinical facilities with appropriate course materials.
R. Provides course materials and assistance to part-time instructors as requested by the Director of Nursing.
S. Assists the Director of Nursing to meet requirements and standards set by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
T. Serves on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
U. Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.
V. Follows the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
W. Represents and interprets the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.
X. Attends the commencement program.
Minimum Qualifications
A. CNA program - bachelors degree in nursing and a current Illinois RN license required. Masters degree preferred.
B. Minimum of two years long- term care or acute care clinical experience in nursing required.
C. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; community college teaching experience preferred.
D. Qualified candidate must have strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as be computer literate.
Supplemental Information
Position is full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, beginning January 4th for Spring semester, 2027.
Please include an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
This position includes clinical and theory teaching instruction in the CNA program. The theory course will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays during the late afternoon and evening hours. Clinical will be daytime hours. May involve Saturday clinical instruction as well.
2025 KCC Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program
2025 BCBS Summary of Benefits Coverage
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KCC is a well-known and respected business partner in our community. Our mission and five core values are paramount. One of the five core values is Integrity. That being said, have you ever been terminated, placed on leave, or not had your employment contract renewed for illegal, unethical, or immoral behavior which would contradict our value of integrity?
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If yes, please explain:
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After reviewing the job description can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation?
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Indicate your highest level of education? (Check all that apply)
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Do you possess a current Illinois RN license?
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Do you have a minimum of two years long-term or acute care clinical experience in nursing? (mark all that apply)
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Do you have community college teaching experience?
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Do you have teaching experience with the use of instructional technologies?
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Computer experience:
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List any other computer applications:
Required Question
Employer Kankakee Community College
Address 100 College Drive
Kankakee, Illinois, 60901
Phone 815-802-8128
815-802-8124
Website http://www.kcc.edu
| Location | Kankakee, IL |
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