Assistant Professor, School of Nursing - IFO (AA28020)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

About The Position

The School of Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, primarily in the pre-licensure baccalaureate program, through a lens of racial equity and social justice; advise and mentor students using a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive approach; engage in scholarship and continued professional development; and provide service to the discipline, department, university, and community. The faculty workload may include up to 24 instructional credits per academic year. The candidate may teach in other areas as assigned and qualified, and may develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction at the Mankato campus, online, or at other university locations. The candidate will collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; conduct research and mentor students in research; help develop strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion; and may develop external grant-funding opportunities. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the School of Nursing. Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license, including an active unrestricted Minnesota RN license at appointment, and a graduate degree in nursing conferred on an official transcript by the time of hire. A doctorate or terminal degree in nursing or a related field is also required under the stated application or tenure timeline. The position requires travel to clinical sites weekly or as needed to facilitate student learning.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive, respectful, and equitable professional environment.
Doctorate or terminal degree in nursing or a related field, conferred by the time of application or by the time of application for tenure.
Graduate degree in nursing, conferred on an official transcript by the time of hire.
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure; an active, unrestricted Minnesota Registered Nurse license is required at the time of appointment.
Ability to travel to clinical sites weekly or as necessary to facilitate student learning.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated preparation to teach, advise, and support a wide variety of students.
Clinical experience in the last 1–3 years.
Experience developing and facilitating student learning during low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation.
Evidence of, or potential for, nursing scholarship.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses, primarily in the pre-licensure baccalaureate program, and undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the School of Nursing.
Advise and mentor students using a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive approach.
Engage in scholarship or creative activity, research, and continued professional development and study.
Provide service to the discipline, department, university, and community.
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation.
Conduct research productively and mentor students in research.
Help develop innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion.
Develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at other university locations, as assigned.
Teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
Travel to clinical sites weekly or as necessary to facilitate student learning.
Work safely, complete required safety training, and perform job tasks in accordance with university policies and procedures using appropriate tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment.

Benefits

Low-cost medical insurance with affordable deductibles.
Dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development.
Tuition waivers for the employee and dependents. Benefits and eligibility may vary by position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreement.