Faculty, Nursing - Medical Surgical/Fundamentals

Faculty, Nursing - Medical Surgical/Fundamentals

Salary

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Location

Bourbonnais

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Nursing - Undergrad

Opening Date

04/07/2026

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Position Summary

As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

The School of Nursing at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais seeks a full-time faculty member for medical-surgical/fundamentals nursing instruction. A successful candidate will have approximately five years of medical-surgical experience and/or nursing education experience to provide didactic and clinical instruction in the undergraduate nursing program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Skillfully educate nursing students in a variety of courses, based on the needs of the undergraduate school of nursing.

2. Provide clinical instruction at various health care facilities.

3. Facilitate learning in the Virtual Learning Center through skill demonstrations and simulations.

4. Engage in various activities and committees within the school, along with participation in university endeavors.

5. Integrate faith and learning within classroom and clinical settings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.

2. Approximately five years of experience in acute care Medical/Surgical.

3. Previous teaching experience in higher education is an important factor in the hiring process.

Additional Information

EDUCATION

Candidates with a doctorate in nursing or related field will be given preference; a master's degree in nursing is required. Applicants need to be willing to pursue a doctorate in nursing or a related field if not presently in evidence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

9-month, full-time faculty position. Pleasant work environment on the main campus of ONU in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Travel required to clinical sites. Primary interaction with BSN Program Director. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Undergraduate students.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The salary ranges from $47,000 - $66,000 and is based on education, professional and teaching experience.

Olivet Nazarene University offers:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time.
• Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
• Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet's distinguished academic programs.
• Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.

To learn more, see our benefits summary here.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

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Faculty applications require (4) documents: 1) letter of interest 2) curriculum vitae 3) statement of personal teaching philosophy that includes your experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and how that shapes your pedagogy and 4) personal statement of faith. Have you attached those four items? If not, please return to the previous page and provide ALL requested documents. The personal statement of faith can also be referred to as a "personal testimony." We would like to hear about your personal faith journey in your own words.

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Please provide three (3) current or former employers we can contact regarding your professional work history. Include: NAME, PHONE, E-MAIL ADDRESS, AND RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT

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Employer Olivet Nazarene University (IL)

Address 1 University Ave

Bourbonnais, Illinois, 60914

Phone 815-939-5240

Website https://www.olivet.edu/about/employment/