Phd In Nursing Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.
Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Shape the next generation of healthcare providers through high-impact nursing education delivered across classroom, clinical, lab, and simulation settings—including flexible evening and weekend classes on our Addison campus.

In this campus-based role, you will teach, mentor, and evaluate students while contributing to curriculum, service, and scholarship in alignment with Chamberlain’s mission.

*Please note, we are looking for candidates with flexibility to teach in either our Daytime program, Monday - Friday 9-5, and our Evening/Weekend program which includes the following hours of availability: Monday - Thursday 1-9 pm and Friday and Saturdays 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm. 

What You’ll Do

Teaching & Student Success

• Deliver engaging nursing instruction across classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation environments using technology and evidence-based methods
• Create inclusive, student-centered learning experiences; identify individual needs and foster meaningful relationships
• Evaluate student performance; provide timely, constructive feedback and remediation
• Lead or support clinical learning experiences; connect theory to practice and ensure safe, ethical, and professional practice readiness

Curriculum & Academic Excellence

• Contribute to curriculum development and implement course materials
• Maintain academic standards by enforcing policies (attendance, exams, grading, late work)
• Ensure all work aligns with licensure, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
• Use technology, data, and AI tools to enhance teaching and student outcomes

Mentorship, Service & Collaboration

• Provide coaching and support to students and new faculty
• Participate in committees, program evaluation, and graduation activities
• Collaborate with faculty, Extended Service Teams, and clinical partners
• Build strong partnerships in a matrixed environment to drive results

Scholarship & Professional Development

• Engage in scholarly activities (research, application, and dissemination of knowledge)
• Maintain expertise through ongoing professional development
• Demonstrate scholarship aligned to rank, meeting required criteria:
  • Public, peer-reviewed, and accessible work
  • Participation in one of the following areas:
    • Discovery
    • Integration
    • Practice/Application
    • Teaching & Learning

Key Behaviors for Success

• Anticipate student needs and remove barriers to success
• Align work to Chamberlain’s mission, vision, and strategy
• Seek feedback and continuously improve using data
• Demonstrate accountability, ethical practice, and teamwork
• Celebrate successes and contribute to a positive culture

What Success Looks Like

• Strong student outcomes (NCLEX, KAM, and program indicators)
• High student engagement and satisfaction (course evaluations, NPS)
• Timely, high-quality grading and feedback
• Effective use of technology and innovation in teaching
• Active contribution to service and scholarship
• Consistent demonstration of Chamberlain values and leadership behaviors

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field — Required
• PhD in a relevant field — Preferred

Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of professional experience in a related discipline — Required
• Strong communication, initiative, and sound judgment
• Experience creating engaging learning environments
• Conflict management and collaboration skills
• Emotional intelligence to support diverse student needs
• Proficiency with LMS platforms, simulation tools, and online learning technologies (AI familiarity preferred)

Licensure & Compliance

• Active, unencumbered licensure or certification as required — Required
• Maintain current clinical and regulatory credentials (as applicable)
• Meet state-specific teaching requirements (see licensure guidelines)
• Comply with clinical setting requirements (if applicable)
• Education and experience must align with state regulations
• Must be experientially prepared to teach assigned courses

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $98,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  For more information related to our benefits please visit:
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