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College of DuPage

Full Time Faculty - Certified Nursing Assistant (Tenure Track, Fall 2026)

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, us, 60138

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Full Time Faculty – Certified Nursing Assistant (Tenure Track, Fall 2026) College of DuPage

invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position teaching Certified Nursing Assistant courses beginning in August 2026.

Overview The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, offering nine associate degrees and numerous professional and technical certificates. Our mission is to prepare students for lifelong learning and to provide pathways to higher‑education partners.

Responsibilities The successful candidate will provide classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction using a competency‑based curriculum that prepares students for the Illinois Nurse Assistant Certification Exam. Courses are offered in 8‑week and 16‑week formats during the fall, spring and summer terms in accordance with IDPH‑approved guidelines.

Key duties include:

Teaching and assessment of nursing‑assistant students

Curriculum development and improvement

Student advising and mentorship

Professional inquiry and scholarly activity

Committee service and engagement with instructional technology

Instruction across various delivery modes—face‑to‑face, online, hybrid and/or blended—during days, evenings and weekends (full remote work is not offered)

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing with BNA Instructor Train the Trainer Course Certification, or Bachelor’s degree in nursing with 4 CEUs of approved Alzheimer’s Training or BNA Instructor Train the Trainer Course Certification, or MSN with 4 CEUs of approved Alzheimer’s Training or BNA Instructor Train the Trainer Course Certification.

At least two years experience as a registered nurse (RN) in teaching theory in an accredited nursing training program or in providing nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or chronically ill adults.

Active Illinois Registered Nurse License.

Current AHA BLS healthcare provider certification required.

Current AHA BLS healthcare instructor certification preferred.

Application Process Submit an electronic application, unofficial transcripts, current curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a list of three references, and a Teaching Statement (maximum 2 pages). Applications are accepted until

11:59 p.m. CST, Sunday, January 11th, 2026 . The Teaching Statement must describe anticipated contributions to academic quality and student success. A teaching demonstration will be required at interview.

Foreign transcripts must include a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service.

This position requires a pre‑employment background and drug screen. The College of DuPage does not sponsor employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement College of DuPage is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting and retaining high‑performing talent and to welcoming a diverse and inclusive community. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans’ status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other protected class.

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