Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Nursing at Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track nursing faculty position beginning August 2024. 

Position Responsibilities 

Provide didactic and clinical teaching in undergraduate nursing courses in a traditional face to face environment and/or online environment. Future potential exists to teach other nursing or other related classes in areas of expertise. The teaching load for this position is 12 credits (each fall and spring) and possibly classes during the summer term. The person will advise students, serve on department and campus committees, and make scholarly contributions to the nursing community. Participation in curriculum development and program evaluation within the department is expected. Additional opportunities for teaching are possible.

Minimum Qualifications 

A terminal degree in nursing is preferred; a master's degree in nursing is required. Other required qualifications include: current registered nursing licensure or eligibility for licensure in North Dakota, excellent oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated desire to contribute to the nursing education community through service and scholarship; and a desire to join a team of nurse educators who enthusiastically work together to engage students in the study and application of nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

Nursing education experience at the undergraduate level; ability to teach nursing theory and clinical in a traditional face to face environment and/or online environment; ability to teach other nursing or related courses in areas of expertise at the undergraduate level; demonstrated success in and enthusiasm for teaching; experience with online course management and simulation; and other experience in integrating technology with education.

Applicant Materials

Applications must include: a letter of application, current nursing license number and state, curriculum vitae/resume, official transcripts, evidence of successful teaching including student evaluations if available, a statement of teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation. Please complete an application through the MSU Human Resources webpage.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. If you have questions about the position or Minot State University, please contact Amy Lee, Chair of Department of Nursing at Amy.S.Lee@minotstateu.edu. 

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:  Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.

For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota

ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.