Instructor​/Lecturer

Overview

Shape the future of healthcare professionals by joining South Dakota State University’s (SDState) College of Nursing as an Instructor or Lecturer. SDState is pursuing excellence in research and innovation under its R1 Carnegie Classification. Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment support innovative teaching and impactful research aligned with priorities to improve health outcomes, promote health for rural and underserved populations, and transform nursing and interprofessional health education.

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position that serves as 100% faculty for the College of Nursing. The position is supervised by the Assistant Academic Dean for Cooperative Programs and will be based at the Rapid City, South Dakota site. The College of Nursing holds a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education designation by the National League for Nursing, and the college maintains a fully accredited Healthcare Simulation Center across all sites.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Faculty members plan, implement, and evaluate assigned courses either as an individual assignment or as a member of a teaching team.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. The package includes a 6% matching retirement plan, monthly annual leave and sick leave accrual, eleven paid holidays, access to internal and state-sponsored training, and reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing upon application, and a Master’s degree in Nursing completed by start date;
• Licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, or eligible for licensure as evidenced by current licensure in another state;
• Two years of relevant clinical practice experience;
• Evidence of effective written communication skills;
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

• Doctoral preparation in Nursing or related discipline;
• Degree education from more than one degree-granting institution;
• Formal teaching experience in nursing; and
• Evidence of professional service.

South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site. :
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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco-free environment and maintains a drug-free environment to promote a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. See University policy 4:14. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

For questions about the position, please contact Christina Plemmons mmons.

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