Description
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a Full-time Nursing, AD Faculty for the Associates Degree- RN Program to begin fall semester 2026. This position is located on the Wadena campus. This position will become unlimited upon completion of required six semesters of probationary status.
Salary Range: The current salary range is up to $71,893. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May).
The vacancy is posted online open until filled with application review to begin the week of June 29, 2026.
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Application must include:
* Letter of interest
* Curriculum vitae (or resume)
* Name and contact information for three professional references
* College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)
Responsibilities:
Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:
Instructional planning and delivery;
Teaching and facilitating student learning;
Curriculum planning and development;
Academic advising for AD RN Nursing students;
Assessment of student performance at course and departmental level, and contribute to student assessment at the college general education level;
Classroom management;
Maintenance of professional skills and credentials;
Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees;
Provide engaging theory, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to a diverse student body;
Create a positive, student-centered, dynamic, structured, equitable and inclusive classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning environment;
Participate in program and institutional accreditation activities, program review, assessment.
Minimum Qualifications: Education Requirement Graduate degree with a major in nursing, or
Bachelors degree in nursing and a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education.
Occupational Experience Requirement
Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level.
As a registered nurse at the professional level, experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected student and faculty outcomes; including experiential preparation in the areas the faculty will teach.
Recency Requirement
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Other Requirement Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a nursing instructor in an academic setting
Leadership related to student success, retention and persistence
Experience mentoring students
Experience collaborating across departments or programs
Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college;
Experience with learning communities or team teaching;
Experience in curriculum development;
Experienced in integrating cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instruction;
Experience teaching a diverse student population.
Service on local, regional, national committees
Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills
Knowledge of active learning strategies
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.
