Faculty Instructor

1 month ago

North Chicago, United States Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) Department at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is seeking a full-time faculty member. This individual’s primary role will be as an instructor. This position includes teaching and assessment of a variety of professional and clinical topics throughout the didactic and clinical curriculum.

In addition to a resume/CV, the PA Program requests that applicants submit a personal statement, as well as a statement detailing what diversity means to them.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time faculty are eligible for 4 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays.

Who We Are

Since its inception in 1991, more than 1,500 students have graduated from the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Rosalind Franklin University. The faculty takes pride in educating students through innovative and interactive classroom activities, team-based learning, quality clinical rotation experiences, and state of the art simulation. The interprofessional focus of the PA Program, and throughout Rosalind Franklin University, prepares our students to practice as members of effective healthcare teams in a wide range of medical specialties and settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities as a Faculty Instructor include but are not limited to:

  • Participation in curriculum development, delivery, and assessment

  • Instruction throughout didactic and clinical phases of the program

  • Academic and professional advising for students

  • Involvement in the admissions process

  • Participation in faculty development activities

  • Service on committees at the department, college, and university level

  • Participation in the ARC-PA accreditation process

  • Ongoing scholarly activity (e.g. presentations, publications, grants, etc.)

  • Other duties as assigned

All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Teaching responsibilities vary and may include:


  • Direct instruction

  • Curriculum management

  • Assessment

  • Advising and mentoring students


Scholarly activities vary and may include:


  • Original scholarship

  • Grant procurement

  • Research mentoring for student projects


Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through:

  • Committee work

  • Contributions to the profession

  • Direct patient care


Scholarly activities and/or clinical activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

  • Must have proof of COVID 19 vaccination with booster or a university approved exemption

Required Education & Experience

  • Master’s degree

  • At least 3 years of direct patient care healthcare experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and problem-solving

  • Apply the principles of interprofessional collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and clinical sites

  • Interact professionally with diverse populations

  • Display professionalism and maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the program’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Physician Assistant (PA) with current NCCPA certification and Illinois Physician Assistant license (or eligible)

  • Previous experience in health profession graduate education, including curriculum development, delivery, and assessment

  • Education beyond the Master’s Degree

  • Prior experience with ARC-PA accreditation process

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

  • Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets

  • Adjunct Faculty Instructor

    3 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Full time

    Job Title: Adjunct Faculty InstructorWe are seeking highly qualified adjunct instructors to join our faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.Job Summary:The Counselor Education Department at The Chicago School is seeking several adjunct instructors to teach at the master's program. The successful candidate will design and implement course...

  • Adjunct Faculty Instructor

    6 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Saint Xavier University Full time

    Job Opportunity:Saint Xavier University is seeking a qualified pool of adjunct instructors to teach elementary, intermediate, advanced, and conversational Spanish courses in the Department of Language & Literature.Key Responsibilities:Teach Spanish courses to students in the Spanish minor programDevelop and implement engaging lesson plans to meet the needs...

  • Adjunct Faculty Instructor

    1 day ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States National Louis University Full time

    Job Opportunity at National Louis UniversityWe are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty Instructor to join our team at National Louis University. As a Science Educator, you will play a critical role in shaping the minds of our students and helping them achieve their academic goals.About the PositionThis is a part-time, adjunct faculty position teaching...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States City Colleges of Chicago Full time

    Job Opportunity: Adjunct Faculty - Sociology InstructorAbout City Colleges of ChicagoCity Colleges of Chicago is a leading institution in higher education, dedicated to providing students with a world-class education. Our mission is to empower students to succeed in their academic, personal, and professional pursuits.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly...

  • Part-time Faculty, Journalism Instructor

    6 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States DePaul University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Part-time Faculty, Journalism Instructor to teach undergraduate journalism classes in the College of Communication at DePaul University.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach undergraduate journalism classes, including introductory courses and advanced electivesDevelop and implement engaging lesson plans and course...

  • Adjunct Faculty, Adult Education Instructor

    4 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Prairie State College Full time

    Job SummaryPrairie State College is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach ICAPS classes. As an ICAPS instructor, you will co-teach with a credit instructor in career pathway courses, such as Automotive, HVAC, IT, Healthcare, and TDL. Your role will involve supporting instruction in a credit field by improving basic skills in adult learners and...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    2 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Saint Xavier University Full time

    Job Summary Saint Xavier University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty to teach Spanish courses in the Department of Language & Literature. Key Responsibilities The Department of Language and Literature seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach elementary, intermediate, advanced, and conversational Spanish courses. Qualifications...

  • Adjunct Faculty, Adult Education Instructor

    1 week ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Prairie State College Full time

    Prairie State College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach ICAPS classes in various career pathways. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting adult learners and promoting student success in the classroom.Key Responsibilities:Teach ICAPS classes in collaboration with credit instructors.Support students in the credit class and teach a support...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    6 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Saint Xavier University Full time

    Job Summary Saint Xavier University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty to teach Spanish courses in the Department of Language & Literature. Key Responsibilities The Department of Language and Literature seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach elementary, intermediate, advanced, and conversational Spanish courses. Qualifications...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States North Park University Full time

    About North Park University Established in 1891, North Park University is a Christian institution associated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, serving over 3,200 students from diverse backgrounds across the nation and beyond. Situated in the Albany Park area of Chicago, one of the most culturally varied neighborhoods in the United States, North Park...

  • Part Time Faculty, English Instructor

    6 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States DePaul University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Part Time Faculty, English Instructor to join our team at DePaul University. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach courses in English, including literature and creative writingDevelop and implement...

  • Part Time Faculty, English Instructor

    10 hours ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States DePaul Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Part Time Faculty, English Instructor to join our team at DePaul University. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach courses in English literature and creative writing at the college levelDevelop and...

  • Instructor, Educator Track

    2 months ago

    North Chicago, United States Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Pathologists’ Assistant Department in the College of Health Professions at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is seeking to fill a full-time Instructor position. Working as a member of our team, the Instructor will participate in a variety of activities that sustain the educational mission...

  • Clinical Instructor

    6 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse Educator to join our team at ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School. As a Laboratory Instructor, you will play a vital role in the education of our students, helping them develop their professionalism and intellectual growth.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Mentoring: Teach students how to...

  • Academic Instructor for Physician Assistant Program

    2 weeks ago

    North Chicago, Illinois, United States Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Full time

    Position OverviewRole SummaryThe Physician Assistant (PA) Department at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is in search of a dedicated full-time academic instructor. This role primarily involves teaching and evaluating a range of professional and clinical subjects within both the didactic and clinical components of the curriculum.Alongside...

  • Part Time Faculty, First-Year Program Instructor

    6 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States DePaul University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking highly qualified part-time faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools at DePaul University.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach courses in a diverse learning environmentDevelop and implement engaging lesson plansAssess student learning and provide feedbackCollaborate with colleagues to achieve...

  • Nursing Clinical Instructor

    4 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionClinical instructors play a vital role in the education of our students through their whole student life cycle. Our Clinical Instructors are responsible for developing students professionalism and intellectual growth.ATS Institute Of Technology has been successfully helping students achieve their educational goals since 1998. We...

  • Nursing Laboratory Instructor

    4 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLaboratory instructors play a vital role in the education of our students through their whole student life cycle. Our Laboratory Instructors are responsible for developing students professionalism and intellectual growth.ATS Institute Of Technology has been successfully helping students achieve their educational goals since...

  • Nursing Clinical Instructor

    3 months ago

    Chicago, United States ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionClinical instructors play a vital role in the education of our students through their whole student life cycle. Our Clinical Instructors are responsible for developing students professionalism and intellectual growth.ATS Institute Of Technology has been successfully helping students achieve their educational goals since 1998. We...

  • Nursing Laboratory Instructor

    3 months ago

    Chicago, United States ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLaboratory instructors play a vital role in the education of our students through their whole student life cycle. Our Laboratory Instructors are responsible for developing students professionalism and intellectual growth.ATS Institute Of Technology has been successfully helping students achieve their educational goals since...