Nursing, Assistant/Associate Professor
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Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 6, 2021

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Nursing, Assistant/Associate Professor (AA22034) Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Working Title Nursing, Assistant/Associate Professor (AA22034) Position Type Faculty Division Academic Affairs Department Allied Health & Nursing, College of Unit Nursing, School of Location Mankato FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days APPLICATION DEADLINE : Priority consideration will be given to applications received by February 10, 2021. POSITION : Tenure-Track (Probationary*) Salary Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Type Depends on qualifications Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO Job Description The successful candidate will contribute to student success and degree completion through teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses; advising and mentoring students; engaging actively in scholarship and continued professional development; and participating in service to the discipline, department, university, and community. The successful candidate may be expected to teach on the main campus in Mankato, at the MSU Mankato Center for Graduate and Professional Studies located in Edina, or develop and instruct online course work.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, incontributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement) Required Qualifications
  • Doctorate or terminal degree in Nursing. (Conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources by August 16, 2021.)
  • Active registered nurse licensure; active Minnesota Registered Nurse license at time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications
    • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
    • Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
    • Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in a defined nursing content area.
    • Active national NP certification and Minnesota NP license at time of appointment.
    • Clinical experience in a defined area of nursing practice.
    • Experience developing and facilitation student learning in low, medium, and high-fidelity simulation.
    • Experience teaching online or willingness to learn how to teach in the online environment.
    • Evidence of nursing scholarship in a defined area.
    • Membership in professional or disciplinary organizations.
    • Experience in curriculum development.
    • Ability to obtain extramural funding for research.
    • Teaching, research, or practice experience focused on family or society. Other Requirements Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment. About ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :RN Baccalaureate Completion. The RN Completion program courses are taught in an on-line format; current program enrollment is approximately 425 students. The Nursing-BS program is an upper-division, four-semester major with about 224 students enrolled. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including hybrid and involve learning activities in our Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center. Graduate programs are offered at the MSU Mankato Center for Graduate and Professional Studies located in Edina, which include: Nursing Practice (from BSN or MSN ) - DNP , and post-masters degree certificates. Courses are taught in a hybrid format (primarily online with a monthly on-campus seminar for BSN - DNP , with MSN - DNP courses fully online). Total graduate student enrollment is approximately 56 students.
      
      A supportive environment encourages interdisciplinary research, development of teaching skills, and community service. Current faculty research foci include family experience in acute and chronic illness, family nursing interventions, societal health, the lived experiences of nurses during the COVID -19 Epidemic, ethics and the societal implications of technology, American Indians giving voice to historical trauma, and technology and simulation in nursing education. The Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society, associated with the School of Nursing, provides opportunities for scholarly activity. Opportunities for professional growth are contractually funded through improvement grants, research grants and incentives, and sabbatical leaves. Additional information about the School of Nursing can be found at: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/.
      University Demographics
      Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is a regional comprehensive university with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-working thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 53,000 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.Serving -18,000 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with > 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18+% students of color and 1,300+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions, 3 additional locations, and extensive partnerships. With -1,700 faculty and staff, the University has an annual budget of $216 million, and generates $781.5 million in economic impact per year. Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities. Noteworthy facts include: specialized accreditation, certification, or recognition, by more than 24 accrediting bodies; designation as a Non-Land Grant College of Agriculture, by the US Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) in 2015; selection among the top 10% of American Association of State Colleges & Universities ( AASCU ) institutions for the Re-imagining the First Year of College ( RFY ) position project; and an Intercollegiate Athletics program that has ranked in the top 5 nationally within the Learfeld Sports Directors' Cup standings for 7 of the last 10 years.We seek to attract teaching and research-active, culturally and academically diverse faculty members, with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu
      APPLICATION PROCEDURES :
      To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/vacancy/ A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
      • Cover Letter
      • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
      • Contact Information for three (3) references
      • Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
      • A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment CONTACT INFORMATION :
        Laura Schwarz, Associate Professor
        Nursing
        Phone:763-228-6105
        TTY : 800-627-3529 or 711
        Email:laura.schwarz@mnsu.edu
        *Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html
        
        NOTICE : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
        
        The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu
        Benefits Info The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University. Select the IFO Summary (Faculty) link from the list for specifics of that plan. Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 ( MRS / TTY ). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
        • * You must include three references to be considered for this position. If you have not attached contact information for 3 references, please go back to the "Documents Needed To Apply" section and do so. Your application will not be considered complete without three references. Please indicate whether you have completed the required reference information.
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          • * You must attach all of the documents listed on the job posting for this position in order for your application to be considered. If you have not done so already, please go back to the "Documents Needed to Apply" section and upload the required documents. Please indicate whether you have uploaded the required documents.
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            • * I understand and acknowledge that I may be required to submit an official transcript of my highest completed degree upon request.
              • Yes
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              • * Can you meet the requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, listed in the job posting?
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                • * How did you hear about this position?
                  • MSU Website
                  • Minnesota State Employment Opportunities
                  • HigherEdJobs.com
                  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
                  • GovernmentJobs.com
                  • MinnesotaDiversity.com
                  • Star Tribune
                  • Mankato Free Press
                  • Personal Contact
                  • Executive Search Firm
                  • Upper Midwest Higher Ed Consortium (HERC)
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                  • * Are you a current IFO faculty member at a Minnesota State institution and would like to request prior consideration or transfer? If you are requesting transfer, per Article 31 Section B of the IFO Master Agreement, you must clearly state your request for transfer in your cover letter attached to this online application. Additional information on prior consideration can be found in article 21 of the IFO Master Agreement
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                    • * Do you have a Doctorate or terminal degree in Nursing? (Conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources by August 16, 2021.)
                      • Yes
                      • No
                      • * Do you have an active registered nurse licensure; active Minnesota Registered Nurse license at time of appointment?
                        • Yes
                        • No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
                        • Resume/CV
                        • Cover Letter
                        • Transcripts
                        • Contact information for three (3) references
                        • A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment. Optional Documents

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