Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Position Information

Working Title: Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

Brief

Position Overview

The Adjunct Instructor of Nursing position is a non-tenure track (NTT), contracted position in the College of Health Sciences at MSU-Northern. This position requires teaching undergraduate nursing in an ACEN accredited Associate of Science (ASN) and online Bachelor of Science Completion Program (RN-BSN). The ASN courses include in classroom and lab lecture, clinical instruction, and lab/simulation instruction. The online RN-BSN Completion program requires nursing instruction through a distance, online format.

The position is located and the faculty member works in Havre, MT. We are currently seeking all nursing specialties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate courses in an Associate of Science (ASN) program and an Online RN-BSN Completion program.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clinical affiliates.
• Provide lecture and lab/clinical instruction in area of specialty.
• Provide instruction in Simulation Lab.
• Academic advising.
• Participate in the ongoing development and evaluation of program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Serve on college committees and involvement in campus activities.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies of the College.
• Demonstrate scholarly activity by continued professional development and active participation in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• A Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from a nationally accredited program, OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and willingness to enroll in an MSN program and able to complete within 5 years.
• Current, unencumbered Montana Registered Nursing license or Compact state licensure, OR eligibility for RN licensure in Montana.
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication skills along with a high level of initiative, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Teaching experience in an ASN or BSN program.
• Experience in distance education including web-based course development and implementation.
• Experience with Simulation Lab instruction.
• Demonstrate potential to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting the mission of the College.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands:
Typical office, classroom, and lab environments.

Announcement Number

FAC - VA - 2500009P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

August 1, 2025

Close Date

Until an adequate pool is established.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of References

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