"Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (AA27008)"

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (AA27008)

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Working Title: Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (AA27008)

Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title: State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union: 209: Inter Faculty Organization

City: Mankato

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00

Salary Ranges: Assistant Professor: $64,066 - $186,015

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Job Description

The successful candidate will enhance student access, success, and degree completion by teaching undergraduate courses with a primary focus in the prelicensure baccalaureate program within the School of Nursing through a lens of racial equity and social justice; advising and mentoring students using a welcoming, equitable and inclusive approach; engaging actively in scholarship and continued professional development; and participating in service to the discipline, department, university, and community. Must have an active, unrestricted Minnesota registered nurse license at the time of appointment.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens, including social justice and/or anti-racism, to the role.
• Doctorate in nursing or closely related field (Conferred by the time of application or conferred by the time of application for tenure.)
• Graduate degree in nursing (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of hire)
• Active unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure; active unrestricted Minnesota Registered Nurse license at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position, including social justice and/or anti-racism.
• Ability to travel to clinical sites weekly or as necessary to facilitate student learning.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Clinical experience in mental health nursing.
• Experience developing and facilitating student learning during low, medium, and high-fidelity simulation.
• Evidence of or potential for nursing scholarship.

Application Procedures

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

Required:

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato's goals?

Contact Information:

Dr. Laura Schwarz, Search Committee Chairperson
School of Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
7700 France Avenue South, Suite 500
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 507-389-1583
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: laura.schwarz@mnsu.edu

Desired Start Date: 08-15-2026
Open Date: 11-07-2025
Close Date: 03-31-2026

To apply, visit: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Mankato/Assistant-Professor--School-of-Nursing--AA27008-_JR0000003596