"Assistant Professor"

Assistant Professor

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Nursing- BSN

The School of Nursing at St. Catherine University invites applications for a 1.0 FTE Assistant Professor position for a 9/12 month contract. This is a hybrid (onsite and online) evening weekend program that includes summer teaching. This faculty will be in the BSN - College for Adults program.

This position involves teaching theory and clinicals to BSN students. It will also include advising and committee work.

The Assistant Professor is accountable for student learning the School of Nursing (SoN) by fulfilling responsibilities that contribute to the achievement of student learning and program outcomes. This faculty member will fulfill legal requirements specified by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and conduct themself in accord with accreditation standards required by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and Higher Learning Commission. Faculty responsibilities are organized using the ACEN accreditation standards for nursing programs.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates student learning in by teaching assigned courses including labs and clinicals and advising a diverse student population, modeling socialization to nursing roles, and referring students to appropriate University services.
• Evaluates student learning in assigned courses.
• Assesses, designs, teaches, and evaluates curricular content and learning experiences in assigned courses to promote student learning outcomes.
• Maintains curricular integrity by ensuring course content promotes achievement of course student learning outcomes identified in the curriculum map.
• Selects methods and tools to assess, measure, and evaluate student learning outcomes in assigned courses.
• Uses identified assessment methods to evaluate achievement of student learning outcomes in assigned courses.
• Provides clear, timely, and specific evaluative feedback to students about course assignments and/or clinical performance.
• Participates in and/or completes the faculty course evaluation form at the end of the course.
• Integrates evaluative findings in the course improvement process.
• Evaluates adequacy of clinical placements for student learning in assigned courses.
• Participates in recruitment, orientation, and advising activities according to Program of Study, Department of Nursing, and University requirements.
• Participates in designated committee, program, and departmental activities to implement the program-specific systematic evaluation plan.
• Uses assessment and evaluative data from the program-specific systematic evaluation plan to promote achievement of student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Models and mentors relational presence that is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and consistent with the mission and values of St. Catherine University and the School of Nursing vision, mission, and philosophy.
• Serves on Program of Study, School of Nursing, and/or University committees.
• Engages in scholarship activities that develop expertise and ability to fulfill faculty responsibilities.
• Contributes to professional development of faculty colleagues through peer review, mentoring, consultation, and scholarship activities.

Benefits:

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time (.75 FTE - 1.0 FTE) employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Unencumbered licensure as registered nurse with current registration in Minnesota
• Master's degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes multicultural understanding and cultural fluency, consistent with the University's mission and values.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $68,730- $76,365, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions:

Posting Number: 20220342-FAC
Posting Start Date: 02/10/2026
Application Deadline: 3/16/2026

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10562