Assistant Professor of Nursing, Full-Time Probationary (Tenure Track)

The Department of Nursing offers an undergraduate program within the nursing discipline. It is a fully accredited member of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. The four-year Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing (BS), also termed “traditional pre-licensure” program, is a 68-credit major preparing caring professional clinicians for practice in contemporary health care settings. Additionally, SCSU offers an RN to BS completion program, which is fully online and is completed in 12 months. SCSU is also in the program development stages for graduate nursing education. The graduate education degree will consist of the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, with the capability for students to obtain national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Roll-out of the graduate program is expected Fall 2025. For additional department information, please visit: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/nursing.

Educational and clinical experiences prepare graduates to practice in a culturally diverse, rapidly changing, global society. SCSU’s nursing programs emphasize critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgement to appropriately address the needs of individuals, families, communities, and populations throughout all stages of life.

The Department of Nursing Science offers a state-of-the art Simulation Lab, which has been named the Jim and Ann Marie Maciej Nursing Education Suite in recognition of their generous financial support.

Faculty members are expected to:

• Demonstrate the ability to teach didactic and clinical nursing courses at the undergraduate level
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate nursing students
• Provide mentoring and leadership to adjunct clinical faculty
• Participate in strategic planning, programmatic development, and curriculum review
• Participate in accreditation, governance, and regulatory review processes of the Department
• Collaborate effectively will members of Department and community health agencies

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with evidence of doctoral degree completion by August 2027
• Current and unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Evidence of applied clinical effectiveness in specialty area and/or certification, specifically medical/surgical nursing and/or maternal and child health
• Evidence of experience in teaching in specialty area, specifically medical/surgical nursing and/or maternal and child health
• Evidence of the ability to work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP) or Ed.D
• Demonstrated success in teaching in a specialty area in an accredited baccalaureate nursing program
• Experience with nursing simulation
• Experience with on-line teaching

To learn more about the school, department, and program, please visit:

https://www.stcloudstate.edu/chwp/

https://www.stcloudstate.edu/nursing/default.aspx

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Applicants will be expected to establish and maintain a professional goal to become outstanding teachers through the use of research-based, best-practices pedagogy. They should be willing to participate in teaching using alternative delivery methods such as online and hybrid. They will regularly engage in ongoing professional development and innovation opportunities focused on pedagogical growth offered within the College and at St. Cloud State University.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found here.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

In order to be considered for tenure, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to: 1) teach and/or perform assignment effectively; 2) conduct scholarly achievement or research; 3) continue preparation and study in discipline; 4) contribute to student growth and development; and 5) provide service to the university and community. (IFO Article 22, Section B)

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.