• Assistant Professor of Nursing

    Minnesota State (Moorhead, MN)


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    Working Title:

    Assistant Professor of Nursing

    Institution:

    Minnesota State University, Moorhead

    Classification Title:

    State University Faculty

    Bargaining Unit / Union:

    209: Inter Faculty Organization

    City:

    Moorhead

    FLSA:

    Job Exempt

    Full Time / Part Time:

    Full time

    Employment Condition:

    Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

    Salary Range:

    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

     

    About

     

    Minnesota State Moorhead is a vibrant community that pushes you to forge your own path. Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead!

    Benefits Information:

    At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

    Desired Start Date:

    08-18-2026

    Position End Date:

    Open Date:

    12-02-2025

    Close Date:

    12-23-2025

    Posting Contact Name:

    Gabby Bergquist

    Posting Contact Email:

    [email protected]