Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Nursing

University of St Thomas • St. Paul, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas invites applicants for three tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing positions. Successful candidates will teach across traditional BSN and accelerated prelicensure MSN programs. Current teaching needs include Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Population Health, and Pharmacology; candidates with expertise in one or more of these areas are encouraged to apply. The standard teaching load is six courses per academic year.

Faculty responsibilities include classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction; academic advising; student mentoring; research and scholarship; and service to the School of Nursing, college, university, and profession. Candidates are expected to develop and pursue an active research agenda, participate in scholarly activities, and contribute to nursing education and professional practice.

The University of St. Thomas is a mission-driven urban university in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its School of Nursing prepares professional nurses who are culturally responsive, practice clinical excellence, and advance whole-person healing, health equity, and social justice. The University values collaboration, student-centered learning, and inclusive belonging. A successful candidate will be committed to the University's mission and ideals.

Requirements

• Earned PhD (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Nursing or a closely related field, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or EdD; candidates who have completed doctoral coursework and are actively completing their dissertations may also be considered.
• Candidates with a doctorate in a field other than nursing must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.
• Current RN licensure or eligibility for RN licensure in Minnesota.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in higher education or as a clinical educator in an acute care setting.
• Ability to develop and pursue a research agenda and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications or other scholarly activities.
• Ability to teach and mentor students in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Commitment to the ideals of the University of St. Thomas mission.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical and/or teaching expertise in Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Population Health, or Pharmacology.
• Experience teaching nursing students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, or clinical settings.
• Experience teaching in prelicensure BSN or direct-entry MSN nursing programs.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation of student learning.
• Interest in innovative teaching methods and the use of technology in nursing education.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, professional presentations, or research involvement.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, healthcare partners, and interprofessional teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach in traditional BSN and accelerated prelicensure MSN programs, including in current teaching areas such as Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Population Health, and Pharmacology.
• Provide classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction.
• Advise students and provide student mentoring.
• Develop and pursue an active research agenda.
• Participate in scholarly activities and disseminate scholarly work.
• Provide service to the School of Nursing, college, university, and profession.
• Contribute to nursing education and professional practice.

Benefits

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility.
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
• Paid parental leave benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree