Nursing, AD Faculty

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.

The position will become unlimited upon completion of required six semesters of probationary status. Full‑time faculty work a 171‑day contract during a nine‑month academic year (mid‑August to mid‑May).

The current salary range is up to $71,893.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (or resume)
• Name and contact information for three professional references
• College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

• 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

• Education Requirement:
  • Graduate degree with a major in nursing, or
  • Bachelor’s 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
• 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

• 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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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. Employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. The package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

Retirement benefits include a pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) accounts, and various investment options. Professional development and tuition waivers are also provided.

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.