State University Faculty - Assistant Professor/Nurse Educator (minnstate)

Job Description

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Working Title:

State University Faculty - Assistant Professor/Nurse Educator

Institution:

Metropolitan State UniversityState University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Job Description

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire a nurse educator. This is a fixed-term position within the Department of Nursing and will start on August 18, 2025.

Responsibilities

Faculty members are expected to:

• Demonstrate the ability to teach prelicensure nursing  courses effectively to a post-traditional student population and contribute to meaningful assessment of student learning.
• Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
• Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.
• Engage in service to the university and community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
• Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at on the Minnesota State Employee and Labor Relations website.

For the most current information on the Inter Faculty Organization, go to

www.ifo.org

Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in the specified discipline(s), with enrollment in a doctoral program for fields in which the doctoral degree is the terminal degree. Doctoral program must be successfully completed within 5 years to meet the requirement for tenure.
• Eligibility for unencumbered Minnesota RN licensure.
• Minimum of four years professional clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse.
• Expressed commitment to reach in the undergraduate and pre-licensure nursing programs.
• Demonstrated interest in faculty position that prioritizes teaching and emphasizes teaching excellence.
• A plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research in the specified discipline(s), or related disciplines.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with students and colleagues who are culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse.
• Specific Technical, Computer, and/or Software skills (as needed).

Preferred Qualification 

• A completed terminal degree in the specified discipline(s). PhD in nursing or DNP or doctoral degree in a closely related discipline, such as EdD or Public Health (i.e., PhD, DBA, EdD, JD, MFA]
• Recent (within the last 3 years) teaching or clinical practice experience in nursing
• Experience teaching in pre-licensure nursing education.
• Experience developing nursing curricula.
• Experience developing and/or leading nursing simulation experiences
• Professional certification in some area of nursing
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at a post-secondary level.
• Experience developing course curricula at a post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated contributions to assessment of student learning at a post-secondary institution.
• Professional development and/or expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist pedagogy, and/or universal design.
• Experience as an academic advisor for students at post-secondary institution.

Other Requirements

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

About

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategiesJOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Nursing

As part of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Department of Nursing is committed to academic and scholarly excellence, community partnerships, and to providing a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs that lead to the building of lifelong careers and professionalism within the nursing field.  The Nursing Department offers RN-BSN, Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PBSN), Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. We are located at the St. Paul campus. In person and on-line modalities, as well as principles of adult education, are utilized in our programs. Our programs are endorsed in holistic nursing by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). We welcome diverse students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds.

Department of Nursing Mission and Philosophy

The mission of nursing education at Metro State University is to engage and educate students to provide holistic and value-based healthcare for all. We are committed to nurturing an educational environment that fosters anti-racism and liberation. Our nursing department acknowledges the structures and intersectional inequities within societal systems including healthcare that continue to cause harm to historically marginalized communities. We strive for students to emerge from our programs with skills to advance health equity. These guiding principles prepare our students to adapt to changing healthcare needs and collaborate with society through civic engagement and lifelong learning.

We are seeking a nursing educator to teach primarily in our undergraduate and prelicensure programs. including mentoring and supporting prelicensure nursing students during clinical experiences at clinical sites. Up to fifty percent of credits taught may be focused on teaching students in clinical settings.

RN-BSN Program

The RN-BSN program is a competency-based curriculum that highlights health equity and holistic care by design, in response to the needs of predominantly working adult nurses, our desire to address equity, holism and anti-racism, and AACN’s requirement for nursing programs across the country to meet new essentials for baccalaureate nursing preparation. Through an online, part-time progression that supports student work and home/life balance, students will engage in a curriculum that is sharply focused on critical analysis, equipping graduates to address the pressing issues in nursing and healthcare.

Entry Level Master of Science (ELMSN) Program

The Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a seven-semester program that provides the opportunity for individuals with a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing discipline to learn the theoretical knowledge and applied skills necessary for the professional practice of nursing. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a registered nurse. https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/nursing-entry-level-msn

Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PBSN) Program

The Metro State University Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a four-year undergraduate program that prepares graduates to provide holistic, person-centered care to individuals, families, and communities from diverse backgrounds. This Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is based on a set of core competencies that graduates learn, through a variety of clinical experiences, to adapt to changing healthcare needs and advance health equity through interdisciplinary collaboration, civic engagement, self-care and life-long learning. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national licensure exam (NCLEX-RN ®) and practice as a professional nurse. https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/prelicensure-bsn

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Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on Closing Date: April 10, 2025

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position;
• Current curriculum vita or resume;
• A statement of your teaching philosophy and examples of teaching effectiveness, particularly as it relates to equity and anti-racist pedagogy (limit 2 pages);
• Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness; and
• Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
• Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
• Copy of unencumbered Minnesota RN License

If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources at 651.793.1319 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu

For TTY, call Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2025

Position End Date:

05-30-2026

Open Date:

03-27-2025

Close Date:

04-03-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Kab Chu Yang Heu

Posting Contact Email:

sn4445zg@minnstate.edu