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Working Title:

Practical Nursing Instructor - Faculty

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

RIDG - Willmar Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

Ridgewater College is seeking applicants for a gifted RN to teach and lead instruction for our Practical Nursing program on the Willmar campus. Courses include clinical and lab instruction. BSN and two years’ full-time experience required. The successful candidate will be assigned a mentor and instructional guidance for a successful transition to the nurse educator role.

**Salary Range:** **$43,912 - $95,542:** _Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893._

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

Other Requirements

Online application deadline for preferred review is 11:59PM on October 27, 2025. The position is open until filled.

Applications must include:

+ Online Employment Application

+ Resume

+ Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications

+ Unofficial copy of transcripts

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

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Institution Information

**MISSION** : Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

**VISION:** Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

+ Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

+ Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

+ Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.

+ Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.

+ Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.

+ Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.

+ Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

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:

11-24-2025

Position End Date:

11-28-2025

Open Date:

10-13-2025

Close Date:

10-28-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Felicia Mary Telecky

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]