Assistant Professor of Nursing & Pre-Licensure BSN Program Coordinator - IFO
About The Position
The Assistant Professor of Nursing & Pre- Licensure BSN Program Coordinator will support the launch and ongoing development of the new Pre-Licensure BSN program by providing both teaching and program leadership. This position assists with regulatory and accreditation requirements, oversees program logistics and scheduling, supports curriculum and clinical partnership development, and contributes to student advising and communication. The role coordinates compliance processes and documentation across didactic, lab, and clinical components to ensure program quality and readiness. The position includes teaching responsibilities across the PLBSN and RN to BSN Programs, along with designated release time as part of the faculty workload to support PLBSN program coordination duties.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution. All But Dissertation candidates who will complete the degree within one semester to one year may be considered.
- Unencumbered Minnesota RN license (or eligibility for Minnesota RN licensure by appointment date)
- Leadership experience in academic or healthcare settings, including program coordination, administrative responsibilities, or evidence of strong leadership potential.
- Supervisory experience and skills in organization, planning, communication, and data/systems management.
- Ability to manage confidential student, personnel, and clinical records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and clinical partner requirements.
- Evidence of effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level and to support students through advising, mentoring, or academic guidance.
- Evidence of ability to assess student learning at the baccalaureate level.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, rural health, and student-centered success.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of experience in nursing education, accreditation, or regulatory program oversight (e.g., ACEN Standards, Minnesota Board of Nursing rules, NCLEX-RN preparation frameworks).
- Experience with curriculum development, clinical placement coordination, and/or simulation and skills lab teaching and operations.
- Experience supporting program startup, change management, or quality improvement processes in academic or clinical settings.
Responsibilities
- Assists with regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Oversees program logistics and scheduling
- Supports curriculum and clinical partnership development
- Contributes to student advising and communication
- Coordinates compliance processes and documentation across didactic, lab, and clinical components
- Teaching responsibilities across the PLBSN and RN to BSN Programs
Benefits
- 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
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
