Senior Nursing Instructor, IL

Are you a highly experienced nurse educator with a passion for preparing graduating nursing students for professional practice and NCLEX success? Join ATS Institute of Technology, a student-centered institution where academic excellence and innovation come together to transform lives. Since 1998, ATS has built its reputation on delivering impactful education and maintaining an unwavering commitment to student achievement. We are seeking a Senior Nursing Instructor to teach online coursework in our Transition to Practice/NCLEX Review and Mental Health courses. This role is ideal for a seasoned nurse educator who excels in active learning, clinical judgment development, and individualized NCLEX preparation, and who is committed to supporting students in their final steps before licensure. This is a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the readiness and success of future nurses within a mission-driven, innovative nursing program. Your Role The Senior Nursing Instructor provides leadership in instructional excellence, curriculum delivery, and student success. You will deliver engaging, evidence-based instruction while modeling best practices in clinical judgment, ethics, and patient-centered care. You will work closely with academic leadership and faculty teams to ensure course alignment, deliver high-quality instruction, mentor both students and peers, and uphold the highest standards of nursing education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engaging Online Instruction: Deliver high-quality, student-centered virtual learning experiences using active learning strategies that promote participation, confidence, and clinical judgment development.
• NCLEX Preparation Expertise: Provide evidence-based instruction, individualized remediation, formative assessment, and targeted coaching to ensure students demonstrate readiness for the NCLEX.
• Mentor Students: Offer personalized support for student success; collaborate with faculty by sharing best practices, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.
• Model Professional Growth: Model lifelong learning and active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
• Collaborate for Program Success: Work closely with program leadership to maintain consistency, quality, and innovation across all online courses.

Why Join Us?

• Lead with Purpose: Make a meaningful impact on student readiness for licensure and professional practice.
• Academic Excellence: Be part of a culture that values evidence-based teaching, data-driven decision-making, and student success.
• Influence the Future of Nursing: Guide, support, and inspire both students and colleagues while shaping the final stage of the nursing education journey.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in nursing education
• Demonstrated success preparing students for NCLEX through classroom and individualized support
• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Attributes:
• Proven teaching excellence and strong record of student outcomes
• Expertise in active learning, clinical judgment development, and advanced nursing concepts
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities
• Commitment to professionalism, academic integrity, and student-centered instruction
• Competence with online teaching technologies and LMS platforms

Benefits

At ATS Institute of Technology, we believe in supporting our instructors with benefits that promote well-being, professional growth, and long-term success:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Mission-driven work where your expertise directly shapes the future of nursing practice

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