Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Nursing

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Nursing

Posting Number
F01537P

Department
SDSU-Graduate Nursing

Physical Location of Position (City)
Unspecified

Posting Text

Shape the future of healthcare professionals by joining South Dakota State University’s ( SDSU ) College of Nursing as a Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Join us in our ambitious journey towards excellence! At SDSU, we’re dedicated to reaching new heights in research and innovation. As we strive towards achieving R1 Carnegie Classification, we’re seeking passionate individuals who share our vision to propel us forward.Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment provide the ideal setting for innovative teaching and impactful research. Our research priorities are improvement of health outcomes, promoting health for rural and underserved populations, and transforming nursing and interprofessional health education. The College of Nursing is especially interested in candidates who have significant potential for building an extra-murally funded program of research. This is a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure track position. The position would serve as 100% faculty for the College of Nursing. This position is supervised by the College of Nursing Assistant Dean and will be based at any of our College of Nursing sites (Brookings, Sioux Falls, or Rapid City).

The SDSU College of Nursing has a long history of exceptional nursing education and this is recognized through its designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. The college’s fully accredited Healthcare Simulation Center across all 4 sites is further evidence of our commitment to high quality education for all students. SDSU Nursing’s history of excellence, innovation and achievement across its graduate and undergraduate programs provides an excellent foundation for growth and innovation.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Faculty members plan, implement, and evaluate assigned courses either as an individual assignment or as a member of a teaching team.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Nursing which includes planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses either as an individual assignment or as a member of a teaching team.
• Successfully provide distance delivery.
• Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop, fund, and maintain an active program of research and dissemination.
• Service to the profession.
• Occasional travel to other sites as needed.

SALARY RANGE :
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience, Assistant Professor minimum salary starts at $78,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

BENEFITS :
We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• A Ph.D. in Nursing or a closely related health field by start date of position.
• Ability or potential for teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability or potential to run an independent research program.
• Potential to obtain external funding.
• Ability or potential to publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

APPLICATION PROCESS :
South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date
10/23/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
11/25/2024

Advertised Salary
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Duration of the Term
9 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128 .

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Sarah.Mollman@sdstate.edu or 605-394-5390.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

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Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Use of Either Hand, Independently, Driving

Describe any of the conditions selected

Fine-Finger Manipulation – basic keyboarding and computer skills

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

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Working Environment

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Classroom Environment, Office Environment

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Supplemental Questions

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1. Where did you hear about this position?
   • SDBOR Employment Site
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Reference List

Optional Documents