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The Department of Nursing at Rockford University is seeking individuals with a passion for educating the next generation of nurses. We invite applications for full-time, tenure track nursing faculty positions starting academic year 2024/25. Primary responsibilities include teaching prelicensure BSN students in the classroom, simulation, lab, and/or clinical settings.

The successful full-time candidate will teach 12 workload credits in the fall and spring semesters and will be eligible for benefits and continuing education activities.

Required qualifications:

• Registered nurse with an active license in the state of Illinois, or eligible to obtain an Illinois registered nurse license by the start of employment
• Master’s degree or higher in nursing
• At least two years of experience providing direct patient care

Preferred qualifications:

• Teaching experience
• Doctoral degree preferred but not required
• Various backgrounds in nursing are welcomed to apply. Experience in mental health or medical-surgical nursing are especially desirable.

Setting

Rockford University is a small, private, non-profit institution with a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and complemented by professional and practical experience. The university campus is located in a park-like setting that is nestled into a small urban environment 75 miles northwest of Chicago.  The Rockford area supports three robust medical centers (OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Swedish American Medical Center and Javon Bea Hospital- Rockton and Riverside Campus), as well as numerous healthcare agencies and community resources. The Department of Nursing is part of the College of Science, Math and Nursing.

How to Apply/Contact Information

Review of applications will begin immediately; the application process will remain open until the position is filled.

Please submit the following to HumanResources@rockford.edu 

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• List of three professional references

Rockford University is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are especially interested in candidates who through their professional experience bring contributions to diversity and excellence in the work they do.