Practical Nursing Instructor Unlimited Full Time (Field #500040)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Saint Cloud, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Cloud Technical and Community College seeks a full-time, on-site Practical Nursing Instructor to teach 32 credits of clinical or skills courses. The instructor will support students in lab and clinical settings and help them develop the knowledge and skills needed to serve the Saint Cloud area. Classes are held during daytime and evening hours, typically Monday through Friday; there is no remote-work option.

The role contributes to a culturally responsive, inclusive, equitable, and antiracist learning environment. The instructor will develop and revise student-centered nursing curriculum, provide holistic support for student success and lifelong learning, and use assessment data to advance continuous improvement, accreditation efforts, and the reduction of equity and institutional performance gaps. The position also participates in college committees and activities that support a culturally responsive college culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a graduate degree in a field supporting nursing and/or education, provided the candidate also has a bachelor’s degree in nursing if the graduate degree is not in nursing.
• Two full-time years, or equivalent, of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level.
• Professional-level registered nursing experience sufficient to accomplish the program’s 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 within the five years immediately preceding the credential-field application date; this recency requirement is waived 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.
• Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.
• Ability to meet Minnesota State faculty credentialing minimum qualifications for Practical Nursing.
• Compliance with Minnesota State vehicle-use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check when driving on college or university business using a rental or state vehicle.
• Successful completion of any required background check.
• Must be eligible to accept employment in the United States by the employment start date; the college cannot offer H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing education focus.
• Clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing.
• Experience integrating simulation-based learning technologies into curriculum.
• Postsecondary teaching experience, preferably at a two-year college.
• Prior online experience using D2L Brightspace or an equivalent information management system.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction and continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and peers.
• Experience in curriculum development at the professional nursing level.
• Effective planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual ability in Spanish, Somali, French, Hmong, or other languages reflecting the student body, workforce, and communities.
• Ability to apply equity-minded practices to support the academic success and engagement of students from diverse backgrounds and with varied abilities and interests.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning through mentoring and engaging with students in lab and clinical settings, individualizing learning strategies to support students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and students to cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Design and revise nursing curriculum through an equity-minded, student-centered, antiracist lens.
• Ensure course content and teaching resources are inclusive and support students in the Practical Nursing program by eliminating barriers and using culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Participate in college committees and activities that support a culturally responsive culture.
• Provide holistic support to foster student success and students’ engagement in lifelong learning.
• Support continuous improvement and accreditation efforts using assessment data, including efforts to improve student learning and close equity and institutional performance gaps.
• Teach 32 credits of clinical or skills courses.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level