Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing, Full-Time Probationary (Tenure Track) - General Acute Care Nursing Focus -State University Faculty at Minnesota State in St. Cloud

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing, Full-Time Probationary (Tenure Track) - General Acute Care Nursing Focus -State University Faculty Institution: St. Cloud State University Classification Title: State University Faculty Bargaining Unit / Union: 209: Inter Faculty Organization City: St. Cloud FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $193,146.00 Job Description There are 3 vacancies for this posting. The Department of Nursing Science invites applications for a full-time, probationary (tenure-track) Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing beginning January 2027. We seek a collaborative nurse educator committed to preparing practice-ready baccalaureate nurses and contributing to a student-centered academic community. The primary teaching need for this search is general acute care nursing; opportunities may also exist to teach across the undergraduate curriculum based on candidate expertise and departmental needs. Candidates with a completed doctorate, those currently pursuing a doctorate, and master’s -prepared nurses interested in continued academic and professional development are encouraged to apply. This is an in-person faculty position based on the St. Cloud State University campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Regular on-campus presence is required . The successful candidate will join faculty who value strong clinical partnerships, applied learning, clinical judgment, simulation, evidence-based practice, and preparation for contemporary nursing practice. Teaching assignments may include classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, hybrid, and online learning environments based on departmental and program needs. St. Cloud State University is committed to effective teaching and student success. Faculty are expected to engage in ongoing professional development and, as appropriate to the appointment, scholarly achievement, continued preparation and study, student growth and development, and service to the university and community. Department of Nursing Science: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/nursing/ Inter Faculty Organization collective bargaining agreement: https://www.ifo.org/ Position Overview The Department of Nursing Science offers a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and a fully online RN-BS Completion Program. The pre-licensure program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Educational and clinical experiences prepare graduates to provide person-centered nursing care in diverse and rapidly changing health care environments. The department emphasizes clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, interprofessional collaboration, population health, professional identity, and preparation for the NCLEX-RN. Students learn through classroom, clinical, simulation, laboratory, and technology-enhanced experiences, supported by the Jim and Ann Marie Maciej Nursing Education Suite and strong regional clinical partnerships. Primary Responsibilities • Teach undergraduate nursing courses in classroom, clinical, simulation, and/or online environments, with a primary anticipated focus in general acute care nursing. • Support student learning, clinical judgment development, professional formation, and progression toward entry-level nursing practice. • Provide academic advising, mentoring, and guidance to undergraduate nursing students. • Collaborate with nursing faculty, staff, adjunct clinical faculty, preceptors, and community/clinical partners. • Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, assessment of student learning, and continuous quality improvement. • Contribute to accreditation, regulatory, governance, and departmental service activities. • Engage in professional development, scholarly or creati