Nursing AD Instructor - Community College Faculty
About The Position
Ridgewater College is seeking a Nursing AD Instructor committed to student success and strengthening the community’s healthcare workforce. The position involves on-campus instruction in classrooms, nursing labs and simulations, and at clinical sites in the Willmar area. The preferred applicant will have experience with nursing foundation concepts, medical-surgical skills, and working with novice nurses and/or nursing students. The instructor must meet Minnesota State faculty credentialing requirements, including the stated nursing education and professional experience qualifications, current Minnesota RN licensure and registration, and teaching and learning competency requirements. The position is in person and does not allow telework. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Salary depends on education and years of experience and is subject to the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.
Requirements
- Graduate degree with a major in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing and a graduate degree in support of nursing and/or education.
- Two full-time years, or equivalent, of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level, including experiential preparation in the areas the faculty member will teach.
- One year of the required work experience must be within the five years immediately preceding application, unless waived by two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
- Current unencumbered registered nurse licensure with current registration in Minnesota.
- Competency in course construction, teaching/instructional methods, student outcomes assessment/evaluation, and the philosophy of community and technical college education, or completion of required coursework before being granted unlimited status, subject to the stated waivers.
- Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for on-site clinical teaching assignments.
- Applications must include an online employment application, resume, letter of interest addressing the position qualifications, and unofficial transcripts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with nursing foundation concepts and medical-surgical skills.
- Experience working with novice nurses and/or nursing students.
Responsibilities
- Teach on campus in classrooms, nursing labs, and simulations.
- Provide instruction at a variety of clinical sites in the Willmar area.
- Comply with clinical affiliate policies when attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and 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 various investment options.
- Professional development.
- Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
