Practical Nursing Instructor Jobs in Chicago, IL

Are you passionate about helping students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in college? ATS Institute of Technology is seeking a Student Success Instructor & Learning Specialist to teach our Student Success Seminar and provide academic coaching to students throughout the institution.

This position combines classroom instruction, individual and group support, and student-success programming. The ideal candidate understands how study habits, executive functioning, confidence, and accountability affect student achievement, particularly in a rigorous nursing education environment.

Your Role

You will design and teach Student Success Seminar, a developmental course focused on study strategies, time management, organization, test preparation, critical thinking, professional communication, resilience, and self-directed learning.

A central part of the role is helping students strengthen executive-function skills, including planning, prioritization, task initiation, sustained attention, self-monitoring, and follow-through.

You will also work with the Student Success Department to support individual students and groups identified as needing additional assistance and provide success-focused seminars to students throughout the academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a course in accordance with the approved syllabus and course objectives.
• Deliver course content in an engaging, student-centered manner consistent with the approved syllabus and learning objectives.
• Help students create practical academic success plans and stronger systems for managing coursework and deadlines.
• Provide individual and small-group coaching to students referred for additional support.
• Strengthen students’ executive-function skills, including planning, prioritization, focus, task completion, and accountability.
• Develop and present workshops on college success, study strategies, executive functioning, test anxiety, motivation, and related topics.
• Collaborate with faculty, Student Success, and academic leadership on early intervention and student-support plans.
• Maintain accurate records of student meetings, referrals, progress, attendance, and course performance.
• Connect students with tutoring, advising, resources, or other services when appropriate.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and institutional activities as assigned.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Help students develop skills that can transform their academic and professional futures.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside faculty and student-support professionals committed to student achievement.
• Program Development: Help shape academic coaching, workshops, and student-success initiatives across the institution.
• Professional Growth: Continue developing your expertise in teaching, learning support, and higher education.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, student affairs, higher education, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least two years of experience in college instruction, academic coaching, tutoring, advising, student success, or a related role.
• Schedule: Flexibility to support both day and evening students.
• Attributes:
• Knowledge of study strategies, executive functioning, time management, test preparation, and adult learning.
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple student appointments, follow-up activities, and documentation.

Benefits

At ATS Institute of Technology, we believe our instructors deserve the same level of dedication and care that they give to their students. We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your well-being, professional development, and long-term success.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $62,000 – $65,000. Compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the institution, based on institutional needs.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage designed to support your well-being so you can continue supporting others.
• 401(k) with Employer Match to help you plan for your future with confidence.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and keep your skills at the forefront of nursing education.
• Dedicated Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, and sick days for balance and rejuvenation.
• Paid Holidays to enjoy well-deserved time with loved ones.
• Mission-Driven Work where your expertise directly shapes the next generation of nurses and advances the quality of patient care.