Full Time Practical Nursing Instructor and Program Director - Technical College Faculty
About The Position
Saint Paul College has an opening for an unlimited, full-time Practical Nursing Instructor and Program Director at its St. Paul campus. The position provides classroom instruction, evaluates and advises students, develops or revises curriculum, and carries out on-site clinical teaching assignments in accordance with clinical affiliate policies. The instructor participates in department and program advisory committee meetings and college-wide events, maintains professional and technical knowledge through professional development, promotes and recruits for the program, and promotes diversity and cultural competency. Work hours depend on the course schedule; some telework opportunities may be available. The position is a nine-month academic-year appointment. The full salary range is $43,067–$94,542, with initial placement for new Minnesota State College faculty between $43,067 and $71,893, plus a 2.5% wage differential, depending on academic credentials and years of creditable professional experience. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and subject to the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan. Saint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the institution cannot provide or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, or a graduate degree in a field supporting nursing and/or education together with a bachelor's degree in nursing if the graduate degree is not in nursing.
- A nursing program director must hold a graduate degree in nursing, nursing administration, nursing education, public health nursing, or a nursing clinical specialty.
- Two full-time years, or equivalent, of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level.
- As a professional-level registered nurse, be experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected student and faculty outcomes, including experiential preparation in the areas to be taught.
- At least one year of the required work experience must fall within the five years immediately preceding the application date. This recency requirement is waived for individuals with 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.
- Comply with clinical affiliate policies for on-site clinical teaching assignments.
- Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and able to accept U.S. employment by the date employment begins; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting diverse communities.
- Experience teaching at a two-year college.
- Experience with accreditation standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom instruction.
- Evaluate and advise students.
- Develop and/or revise curriculum.
- Comply with clinical affiliate policies when attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.
- Participate in department meetings, program advisory committee meetings, and college-wide events.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through active participation in professional development organizations and events.
- Promote and recruit for the program within and outside the College.
- Promote diversity and cultural competency.
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 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
