Assistant Professor (Specialty Open)

About the role

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Nursing. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in simulation and any of the following specialty areas: medical-surgical, maternal-child, or mental health nursing. We offer a flexible start date of either January 1, 2027, or August 15, 2027, depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 6-course equivalent each academic year.
  • In their first year, the successful candidate will receive a reduced teaching assignment of five courses, plus one fully-compensated course release.
  • Primary teaching responsibilities will include a three course load in clinical simulation and medical surgical nursing, maternal newborn, or mental health courses.
  • Work with all faculty to create, revise, and update simulation activities in the curriculum and maintain standards of operation and implementation of all simulation throughout the curriculum.
  • Contribute to other nursing curriculum courses and potential future contributions to general education.
• Join college and departmental efforts to develop equitable pedagogies and inclusive cultures.
  • Advising nursing majors and contributing to nursing department assessment, evaluation, and accreditation activities.
  • Cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in nursing or a related field (PhD, DNP, or EdD) is preferred; but we will consider Master's prepared nurses with either a doctorate in progress (please indicate anticipated completion date if in progress) or who will work toward completion of their doctorate degree during employment.
• Active registered nurse license (active Minnesota Registered Nurse licensure required at time of appointment).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.
• Proficiency in conducting simulation-based learning and evaluation of clinical simulation.
• Experience with curriculum development with simulation, using best educational pedagogy, and/or instructional design principles.
• Current knowledge of patient simulation technologies. (i.e., proficiency with simulators and simulation software, AV equipment, electronic health records, and standardized patients).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Simulation certification completed or in process.
• 5+ years of recent clinical experience in nursing.
• Experience with nursing program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation activities.
• Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate student advising.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary range of $70,000 to $76,000 for a 9-month academic year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience, training, certifications/licensure, market factors, departmental budgets, and responsibility.

Comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and financial well-being, including:

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns.
• Access to mental health apps.
• Onsite health services.
• Free parking, exercise classes, use of library and athletic facilities.
• Paid parental leave (after one year of employment).
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment).
• Tuition scholarships for dependents.
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse.

Contact Information

To view the full job posting & to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7175671.

Contact Jessica Stadick | jstadick@gustavus.edu | tel:507-933-6126