"Assistant Professor of Nursing"

Position Purpose

Primary responsibilities are to teach in the on campus and in-person undergraduate, prelicensure nursing program in theory, clinical, and lab settings. Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs. Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field, provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities. Contribute to curricular and programmatic assessment, evaluation, and continual refinement. Contribute to student growth and development including student advising. Support Minnesota State University Moorhead’s strategic priority of creating a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware, and just. To develop and implement curriculum within a team-teaching model of instruction for a nursing curriculum with emphasis on quality, safety, health, healing, holistic nursing, diversity, equity, and inclusion. To be considered for tenure, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate (IFO Article 22, section B): Ability to teach effectively and/or perform effectively in other current assignments, Scholarly or creative achievement or research, Evidence of continuing preparation and study, Contribution to student growth and development, Service to the university and community.

Salary Range

$64,963-$188,620 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Must meet Higher Learning Commission HLC faculty credentialing guidelines [e.g., have 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline the faculty is teaching].
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and experience with lesson, course, and curriculum development
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing practice experience
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in teaching/working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Current unencumbered RN license

Preferred Qualification

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field
• Experience in university teaching in baccalaureate or graduate nursing
• Experience in teaching nursing education online, hybrid, and on campus
• Experience in holistic health and healing principles
• Experience developing and using student-centered, active, and experiential learning strategies, including using a variety of technology and platforms (i.e., ATI, D2L, Simulation, NGN, Teams, Zoom, Outlook, AI)
• Experience assessing student academic achievement
• Experience working with national accreditation and Boards of Nursing
• Current unencumbered RN license in MN and ND

Other Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time. Official transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to first duty day. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf. In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check. A complete application must include a resume/CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

No