Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing, Full-Time Probationary (Tenure Track) - General Acute Care Nursing Focus -State University Faculty
About The Position
The Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University invites applications for a full-time, probationary (tenure-track) Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing beginning January 2027. The department seeks a collaborative nurse educator committed to preparing practice-ready baccalaureate nurses and contributing to a student-centered academic community. The primary teaching need for this search is general acute care nursing, with opportunities to teach across the undergraduate curriculum based on candidate expertise and departmental needs. This is an in-person faculty position requiring regular on-campus presence. The successful candidate will join faculty who value strong clinical partnerships, applied learning, clinical judgment, simulation, evidence-based practice, and preparation for contemporary nursing practice. Teaching assignments may include classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, hybrid, and online learning environments. Faculty are expected to engage in ongoing professional development, scholarly achievement, continued preparation and study, student growth and development, and service to the university and community.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution completed by the date of appointment.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States and eligibility for Minnesota RN licensure by the date of appointment.
- Minimum of two years of professional nursing practice experience.
- Clinical knowledge or professional experience relevant to general acute care nursing and/or a related area of nursing practice.
- Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, clinical instruction, precepting, mentoring, staff development, or professional nursing education.
- Effective oral, written, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, clinical partners, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to student success and preparation of nurses for contemporary professional practice.
- Successful completion of employment requirements established by St. Cloud State University and Minnesota State.
- The successful candidate must maintain RN licensure appropriate to assigned teaching responsibilities.
- Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field (PhD, DNP, EdD), completed or in progress.
- Graduate preparation, certification, or substantial clinical expertise in adult acute care, medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, progressive care, perioperative, or other related acute care nursing practice.
- Teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program or other higher-education setting.
- Experience teaching in clinical, simulation, skills laboratory, online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced learning environments.
- Experience mentoring or precepting nursing students, new graduate nurses, or practicing nurses.
- Familiarity with contemporary nursing education frameworks and standards, including the AACN Essentials, clinical judgment, NCLEX-RN, and Next Generation NCLEX (NGN).
- Evidence of scholarly activity or demonstrated potential for scholarship appropriate to the faculty role.
- Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, regulatory review, or academic service.
- Demonstrated interest in continued professional development and advancement as a nurse educator.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate nursing courses in classroom, clinical, simulation, and/or online environments, with a primary anticipated focus in general acute care nursing.
- Support student learning, clinical judgment development, professional formation, and progression toward entry-level nursing practice.
- Provide academic advising, mentoring, and guidance to undergraduate nursing students.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty, staff, adjunct clinical faculty, preceptors, and community/clinical partners.
- Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, assessment of student learning, and continuous quality improvement.
- Contribute to accreditation, regulatory, governance, and departmental service activities.
- Engage in professional development, scholarly or creative activity, and service consistent with the expectations of a probationary faculty appointment and the IFO collective bargaining agreement.
- Participate in departmental initiatives related to contemporary nursing education, including simulation, clinical judgment, the AACN Essentials, NCLEX-RN, and Next Generation NCLEX (NGN), as appropriate.
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
- Dedicated professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
