Nursing Faculty

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth.

We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary

A unique opportunity exists to help found a new undergraduate nursing program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona Campus. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The first cohort of freshman nursing students began their studies in Fall 2021 and graduated in May 2025.

100% of graduates passed the NCLEX on their first attempt and are licensed as RN's.

As a member of the founding team, the Nursing Faculty will join the curriculum development already underway. We continue to refine the newly designed nursing courses and clinical rotations for four cohorts of nursing students. The nursing curriculum uses a concept-based approach to teaching and a competency-based approach to assessment. Canvas Online Learning Platform, ATI learning resources, and CAE and Gaumard simulation technology are utilized to enhance student learning.

The Nursing Faculty member develops, teaches, monitors, and evaluates courses in the baccalaureate pre-licensure program. Responsibilities may be a mix of classroom, skills lab, simulation, and clinical as suited to the individual faculty member’s area of expertise.

In all job responsibilities, the Nursing Faculty member must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution as well as the BSN Program mission.

Salary Range: $73,000-$78,000

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Faculty Duties:

• Collaborate with the Program Director and other Nursing Faculty members in refining the nursing curriculum and mapping at various levels to meet accreditation competencies
• Teach in the nursing curriculum either lecture, skills lab, or clinical courses. Faculty load is 22-24 credits per year (Fall and Spring Semesters)
• Participate in program and course evaluation which includes program review and assessment of student learning initiatives
• Serve as academic advisor. Provide effective assistance to students with achieving success
• Maintain relevant content through the review of relevant journals, abstracts, and scientific literature including underlying educational theories work/interact effectively with diverse populations showing respect and cultural sensitivity

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Departmental Duties:

• Attend and assist in planning Nursing Department meetings
• Assist in the development of program-specific policies as necessary and in alignment with University policies
• Prepare and submit reports on program activities, as necessary
• Assist in the BSN Program’s accreditation process with CCNE

University Duties:

• Participate in University activities such as faculty development activities, accreditation visits, convocations, commencements and celebrations
• Attend faculty meetings, faculty workshops, university and program committees as needed and other meetings as required

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements

Required:

• Registered nurse license in the state of Minnesota
• Graduate degree. If the Graduate degree is not in nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is also required
• 3 years of clinical patient care experience as an RN

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience as a nurse educator in a clinical or teaching role
• Certified Nurse Educator…