Job Description

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Moorhead

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$64,963.00 - $188,620.00

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities are to teach in the on campus and in-person undergraduate, prelicensure nursing program in theory, clinical, and lab settings.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field, provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to curricular and programmatic assessment, evaluation, and continual refinement.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Support Minnesota State University Moorhead’s strategic priority of creating a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware, and just.
• To develop and implement curriculum within a team-teaching model of instruction for a nursing curriculum with emphasis on quality, safety, health, healing, holistic nursing, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Salary Range:

$64,963-$193,146 annually.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Must meet Higher Learning Commission [HLC] faculty credentialing guidelines [e.g., have 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline the faculty is teaching]
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and experience with lesson, course, and curriculum development
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing practice experience
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in teaching/working with persons from diverse backgrounds Current unencumbered U.S. RN license (Must obtain MN and ND RN licensure prior to start date)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field
• Experience in university teaching in baccalaureate or graduate nursing
• Experience in teaching nursing education online, hybrid, and on campus Experience in holistic health and healing principles
• Experience developing and using student-centered, active, and experiential learning strategies, including using a variety of technology and platforms (i.e., ATI, D2L, Simulation, NGN, Teams, Zoom, Outlook, AI)
• Experience assessing student academic achievement
• Experience working with national accreditation and Boards of Nursing Current unencumbered RN license in MN and ND

Other Requirements:

• The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
• Official transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to first duty day.
• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
  

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Telework (Yes/No):

No

About:

Minnesota State Moorhead is a vibrant community that pushes you to forge your own path. Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead!

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:

08-18-2026

Position End Date:

05-12-2027

Open Date:

04-07-2026

Close Date:

04-29-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Gabby Bergquist

Posting Contact Email:

yw4265ey@minnstate.edu