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Position Information

 

Classification Title

 

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Nursing (2 tenure track positions)

 

Hire Types

Faculty

 

Division

MSU Moorhead

 

Department

Academic Departments

 

Unit

College of Science, Health, and the Environment

 

Location

Moorhead, MN

 

FLSA

Exempt

 

Full/Part Time

Full Time

 

FTE

1.0

 

Employment Condition

Probationary

 

Work Shift

 

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

 

Posting Details

 

Salary Minimum

$62,260

 

Salary Maximum

$84,705+ DOE

 

Salary Type

Annual

 

Bargaining Unit/Plan

209, IFO

 

Job Description

• Primary responsibilities are to teach in the on campus and in-person undergraduate, prelicensure nursing program in theory, clinical, and lab settings.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field, provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities .
• Contribute to curricular and programmatic assessment, evaluation, and continual refinement.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Support Minnesota State University Moorhead’s strategic priority of creating a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware, and just.
• To develop and implement curriculum within a team-teaching model of instruction for a nursing curriculum with emphasis on quality, safety, health, healing, holistic nursing, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• To be considered for tenure, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate (IFO Article 22, section B) :

   

  • Ability to teach effectively and/or perform effectively in other current assignments,
  • Scholarly or creative achievement or research,
  • Evidence of continuing preparation and study,
  • Contribution to student growth and development,
  • Service to the university and community.

 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Must meet Higher Learning Commission [HLC] faculty credentialing guidelines [e.g. have 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline the faculty is teaching].
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and experience with lesson, course, and curriculum development
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing practice experience
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in teaching/working with persons from diverse backgrounds
• Current unencumbered RN license

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing or related field
• Experience in university teaching in baccalaureate or graduate nursing
• Experience in teaching nursing education online, hybrid, and on campus
• Experience in holistic health and healing principles
• Experience developing and using student-centered, active, and experiential learning strategies, including using a variety of technology and platforms (ie ATI, D2L, Simulation, NGN, Teams, Zoom, Outlook, AI)
• Experience assessing student academic achievement
• Experience working with national accreditation and Boards of Nursing
• Current unencumbered RN license in MN and ND

 

 

 

Other Requirements

• The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
• Official transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to first duty day.
• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

 

About

UNIVERSITY CULTURE

The work to support equity-minded campus practices, curriculum, and culture has been happening at Minnesota State colleges and universities for decades. The system-wide goal of Equity 2030 is to eliminate racial graduation disparities by the year 2030. Focusing on an equity gap instead of an achievement gap allows us to frame our work on creating equity-minded practices, pedagogy, curriculum, and inclusive communities. At MSUM, we are committed to building our university’s capacity to serve students historically undeserved in higher education.

Our Core Values (How do we behave?)

Grit

• We are “scrappy” and resourceful.
• We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them.
• We have the courage to do what’s right.

 

 

Humility

• We’re all on the same team and everyone’s role is important.
• We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community.
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

 

Heart

• We go the extra mile for our students and each other.
• We are passionate about our purpose.
• We are fiercely loyal to MSUM.

 

Aspirational Value (We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values)

Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas

“Permission to Play” Values (These are the expectations of membership in our academic community)
Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions

Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?)

We will succeed by:

• Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students’ return on their investment;
• Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and
• Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region.

 

Strategic Priorities (How will we deliver a student experience that distinguishes MSUM?)

• Academic Distinctiveness: We will define the distinctive attributes of our academic experience, building on the strengths that differentiate MSUM regardless of a student’s academic major.
• Equity and Inclusion: We will continue to build our organizational capacity to achieve equitable educational outcomes for all students, recognizing that achieving equity will require changing our systems, policies, practices, assumptions, and campus climate.
• Community Engagement: We will build community partnerships that strengthen and sustain our academic programs, enhance students’ educational experiences, and meet important community needs.

ACADEMICS

Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes.

• 128 majors, emphases, and options
• 73 undergraduate major
• 55 emphases and options
• 12 pre-professional programs
• 15 graduate degrees
• 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates
• 26 areas of teacher licensure preparation

OUR STUDENTS

4,679 Total Enrollment (3,720 undergraduates), Fall 2022 30th day

64.3% Female

35.1% Male

15.3% Students of color

3.0% International

MSUM enrolls 4,679 students from 35 states and 42 countries. MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science.

THE COMMUNITY

Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo and West Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 249,974 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area. Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 30,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports, and social activities. The communities enjoy major concert venues; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events.

Unemployment rates for the Fargo-Moorhead area hover around 2.1% (07/2023), below the national average of 3.7% (07/2023). The average one-way commute in Fargo is 16 minutes, shorter than the U.S. average of 26 minutes.

Moorhead public schools serve more than 7,400 students (2022) in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities.

Minnesota ranks 2nd nationally in the percentage of its population (aged 25 to 64) with an associate degree or higher (50%).

Fargo’s Hector International Airport is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and United with direct flights to these cities: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando International, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Phoenix-Sky Harbor and St. Pete-Clearwater.

The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community is among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades:

 

• Top 50 Best Places to Live (Livability, 2022)
• #30 Best Places to Raise a Family (Fortune, 2023)
• #1 in lowest unemployment (ZipRecruiter, 2023)
• Top 30 Best Cities to Start a Career (WalletHub, 2023)
• #5 Best Place to Start a Business (Livability 2023)
• Top 25 Best Places to Retire (Forbes, 2023)
• #1 out of 100 cities for lowest crime rate, low unemployment, short commutes (Self Magazine, 2023)

 

AVAILABILITY OF MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD ANNUAL CRIME REPORT

Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is available at: https://www.mnstate.edu/student-life/public-safety/campus-reports/. Prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report. The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting Public Safety at 218.477.2449.

 

Benefits Info

Faculty Benefits Summary: https://www.mnstate.edu/globalassets/human-resources/benefits-summary-faculty-2023.pdf

 

Posting Detail Information

 

Posting Number

MSUM176P

 

Number of Vacancies

2

 

Re-posting

No

 

Desired Start Date

 

Position End Date (if temporary)

 

Open Date

10/23/2023

 

Close Date

11/13/2023

 

Open Until Filled

No

 

Special Instructions Summary

• To be considered by the search committee, applications must include:
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial transcripts from all degree granting institutions

   

• Reference checks will be initiated for finalist candidates through SkillSurvey. Candidates should be prepared to enter contact information for 5 professional references.

 

Accept Applications

Yes

 

Posting Contact

Jill Holmstrom; jill.holmstrom@mnstate.edu; 218-477-9977

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Human Resources Office, OW 214, 218.477.2157 (Voice).

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis.

Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator, Amanda Korynta at 218-477-2066 (Voice) or amanda.korynta@mnstate.edu. For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529.

 

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