Assistant Professor of Nursing & Prelicensure BSN Program Coordinator

About the role

The Assistant Professor of Nursing & Prelicensure BSN Program Coordinator supports the implementation and ongoing evaluation of the Prelicensure BSN (PLBSN) program through teaching and program coordination. Working with the Department Chair and nursing faculty, the Coordinator supports program operations, regulatory and accreditation activities, curriculum implementation, clinical and simulation planning, student progression processes, and program assessment. The Coordinator collaborates with university departments, clinical partners, and regulatory and accrediting bodies to support program quality, compliance, and student success. The position includes teaching and program coordination responsibilities, with teaching assignments based on program needs and the candidate's area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support program operations and regulatory/accreditation activities
• Oversee curriculum implementation, clinical and simulation planning
• Manage student progression processes and program assessment
• Collaborate with university departments, clinical partners, and regulatory/accrediting bodies to ensure program quality and compliance
• Provide teaching and program coordination as needed, aligned with program needs and candidate expertise

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution
• Unencumbered Minnesota RN license
• Professional nursing experience relevant to undergraduate nursing education and professional nursing practice
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, program coordination, or comparable experience in an academic or healthcare setting
• Demonstrated experience teaching and evaluating student learning at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated experience supporting students through advising, mentoring, or academic guidance
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching and supporting learners from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience in nursing education, academic program coordination, regulatory compliance, and/or accreditation
• Knowledge of or experience with nursing regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements
• Experience with curriculum implementation and evaluation, clinical education, and/or simulation-based education
• Experience with program evaluation, assessment of program outcomes, and continuous quality improvement
• Experience supporting new or evolving academic or nursing programs and/or developing collaborative relationships with healthcare and clinical partners

Location: Marshall, MN. Posted: September 17, 2026.