Adjunct Instructor, School of Nursing

University of St Thomas•St. Paul, MN

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About The Position

The School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas seeks adjunct instructors of nursing for upcoming semesters. These instructors are for a pooled, adjunct faculty position for continuous recruitment. Review of candidates is typically done two times annually – spring/summer and late fall/winter. Teaching load generally includes clinical instruction and may include theory instruction, depending upon program needs and enrollments. Opportunities may be in our BSN and pre-licensure MSN programs, which are focused on coursework for entry into professional Registered Nurse practice. More information about the School of Nursing can be found here . This posting is for a pooled, adjunct instructor position for continuous recruitment. Review of candidates is typically done three times annually – spring, summer and fall. The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a graduate degree (a master’s and/or doctoral degree [PhD, DNP or EdD]) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education, by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or successors, or by a comparable organization if the graduate-level degree is from a foreign country. If the major of the graduate degree is not in nursing, the faculty must hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.
Applicants must have experiential preparation for the areas in which they teach, at least three years of relevant experience, and hold unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), with current registration in Minnesota.
Expertise is dependent on areas of need in courses, and will include community/public health, psychiatric/mental health, acute care, maternal/child and/or pediatric nursing.