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Working Title:

Practical Nursing Instructor Technical College Faculty

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

NLND - Thief River Falls CampusEast Grand Forks

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Job Description

Northland Community and Technical College seeks a full-time unlimited Practical Nursing Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching, who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. This position will work on both the Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks Campus locations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Northland are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds amongst its administrators, faculty, and staff.

Salary Range:

$43,067 - $94,542

Full-time faculty salaries are based on an evaluation of education and related experience after a job offer has been accepted. Full-time faculty work 171 days during a ten-month academic year.

**Please note, Initial Step placement is limited per the MSCF contract. This will differ from the maximum salary range in this posting. For more information, please visit the collective bargaining agreement (https://www.mscfmn.org/mscf-contracts) between Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) and the State of Minnesota. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

+ Bachelor's degree in nursing or a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing if the graduate degree is not in Nursing.

+ A nursing program director must hold a graduate degree in nursing, nursing administration, nursing education, public health nursing or a nursing clinical specialty.

Occupational Experience Requirement

+ Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level.

+ As a registered nurse at the professional level, experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected student and faculty outcomes; including experiential preparation in the areas the faculty will teach.

Recency Requirement

+ One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement

+ Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) with current registration in Minnesota.

+ **Other Requirement:** Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.

Preferred Qualification

+ Master’s degree or higher in Nursing or Nursing Education

+ Have completed one of the Minnesota approved Nursing Aide training curriculums.

+ Experience with accreditation guidelines and policies

+ Familiar with the Minnesota Board of Nursing standards

+ Have a minimum of two years’ experience teaching.

+ Coursework in teaching pedagogies and preparation in principled and methods of evaluation.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.

+ Be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students.

Other Requirements

+ Cover letter of interest

+ Resume

+ Copy of unofficial college transcripts

In accordance with the Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

M- F, Days, occasional weekends and/or evenings for clinical instruction.

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work

• Connection with their coworkers and communities

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid personal and sick leave

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

• Fertility care, including IVF

• Diabetes care

• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

• Retirement plan

• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at

http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Kari Beito at 218-683-8632 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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:

08-20-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

04-07-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Kari Beito

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]