Adjunct Practical Nursing Instructor (Field #500040)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Saint Cloud, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position represents St. Cloud Technical and Community College’s (SCTCC) commitment to serving its community by partnering and investing in students as they attain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to serve the Saint Cloud and surrounding communities. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to creating a culturally responsive curriculum and environment where students from our diverse community will thrive. These positions are adjunct, teaching 4 or less credits of a clinical or skills course. These positions are on-site and class times vary but are typically held Monday through Friday. There is no option for this position to be remote.

Requirements

• Must meet minimum qualifications for faculty credentialing in Practical Nursing (Field #500040).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing if the graduate degree is not in Nursing.
• Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level.
• As a registered nurse at the professional level, experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected student and faculty outcomes; including experiential preparation in the areas the faculty will teach.
• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
• Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) with current registration in Minnesota.
• Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing education focus
• Experience integrating simulation-based learning technologies into curriculum
• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably at a two-year college
• Prior on-line experience using D2L Brightspace platform or equivalent information management system
• Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction and continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and peers
• Experience in curriculum development at the professional nursing level
• Effective planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual/multilingual in Spanish, Somali, French, Hmong, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities
• Ability to apply equity-minded practices to support the academic success and engagement of students from diverse backgrounds and with varied abilities and interests.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning through mentoring and engaging with students in both lab and clinical settings individualizing learning strategies in support of our students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and students, cultivating an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Design and revise the nursing curriculum through an equity-minded, student-centered, antiracist lens.
• Ensures the course content and teaching resources are inclusive and designed to encompass students enrolled in our Practical Nursing program eliminating barriers and creating a culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Engage in college committees and activities driven to ensure a culturally responsive culture.
• Provide holistic support designed to foster student success and the development of students’ engagement in lifelong learning.
• Support continuous improvement efforts utilizing assessment data to bolster accreditation efforts. Including learning and assessment to improve student learning and close equity gaps and institutional performance gaps.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level