Assistant Professor - Nursing

Posting Details Position Title Assistant Professor - Nursing Division Academic Affairs Department/Office Nursing MS Nurse Practitioner Position Summary

TheNursing Department at St. Catherine Universityinvites applications for a full-time,tenure track facultyposition that teaches year-round in ourBSN-DNP: Nurse Practitioner program and Post Master’sDNPprogram.

St. Catherine University nursing faculty educate students to develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism they will need to be compassionate and successful nurses and leaders. Our nursing programs and curricula are delivered in an environment that embraces multicultural and social justice perspectives, relationships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the liberal arts. We offer nursing degrees at every level and we offer a broad array of courses including clinical experiences. The Assistant Professor for ourBSN-DNPand Post Master’sDNPprograms has the following responsibilities:

• Teach the equivalent of six course loads which includes didactic instruction, lab instruction and doctoral student advising.
  
• Teach in traditional classroom, online and hybrid environments.
  
• Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with students as an educator, an advisor, and a mentor.
  
• Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance.
  
• Develop and pursue an innovative and respected program of research in their area of interest and expertise to advance the discipline and inform classroom teaching.
  
• Design, teach, evaluate and revise course content to reflect evidence-based practice and most current knowledge in the field.
  
• Effectively contribute to the highly collaborative work of the Department.
  
• Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and dedication to a liberal arts based curriculum, faculty are expected to manifest these themes in their teaching, research, service and accomplishments.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree
  
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
  
• Two years of experience in nursing education
  
• One year of clinical experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner
  
• Current and valid certification and license as a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) in Minnesota with no encumbrances

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNPor Ph.D.)
  
• Teaching experience at the college or university level

We seek creative, adaptable faculty and staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

EEO Statement

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565.

Application instructions for FACULTY

VisitSt. Kate Careersto apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Kara Koschmann atEMAIL@stkate.edu. Application deadline is May 23, 2021.


St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace




Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.

Posting Number 20210040-FAC Posting Start Date 05/03/2021 Application Deadline 05/23/2021 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *What is your highest level of completed education?
   • Some high school
   • High school diploma or GED
   • Some college
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Some graduate school
   • Master's degree
   • ABD
   • Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
   • Doctoral degree
2. *For any education beyond high school, what was your area of focus?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. *Do you have a current and valid license and certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) in the state of Minnesota with no encumbrances?
   • Yes
   • No
4. *St. Kate’s is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the strategic plan. Give a specific example of how you have promoted a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current or recent role(s).

   (Open Ended Question)

5. *Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.
   • Yes
   • No
6. *St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Maybe
7. *How did you hear about this opportunity?
   • St. Catherine University website
   • St. Catherine University employee
   • Academic Jobs
   • American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
   • Association of Catholic Colleges/Universities
   • Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
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   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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   • Facebook
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   • HigherEdJobs
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   • Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
   • IMDiversity
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight Into Diversity
   • Latinos in Higher Ed
   • LGBTConnect.com
   • LGBTQ in Higher Education
   • LinkedIn
   • Minnesota College Professionals Association
   • Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
   • MinnesotaWorks.net/Minnesota Workforce Center
   • Minority Jobs
   • NAFSA: Association of International Educators
   • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
   • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
   • National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE)
   • OutandEqual.com
   • People of Color in Higher Education
   • Pioneer Press
   • Pollen Midwest
   • Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce (SPACC)
   • SimplyHired.com
   • Star Tribune
   • StudentAffairs.com
   • Twin Cities Senior Student Affairs Officers listserv
   • Twitter
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   • Women in Higher Education
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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Interests
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Professional Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents