Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

Northern State University

Working Title

Assistant / Associate Professor of Nursing

Posting Number

F01411P

Department

NSU-Arts & Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City)

Aberdeen

Posting Text

Northern State University seeks two to three full-time Instructors and / or Tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Professors of Nursing with a negotiable start date.

Qualifications :

Our department seeks an individual with a Masters degree in Nursing, Doctorate preferred, with a commitment to nursing education. The successful candidate will participate in the development of curriculum in a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, teach coursework throughout the program, and contribute to accreditation needs. Candidate must also be licensed by the South Dakota Board or Nursing or eligible for licensure in South Dakota. Teaching experience is preferred. For a tenure-track professorial role, the ability to conduct research in the candidate's area of expertise is expected.

Responsibilities : The applicant will teach nine to 15 credit hours per semester, depending on lecturer or professorial contract, in both introductory and upper-level undergraduate nursing courses, depending on the expertise of the applicant and departmental needs. The applicant will engage in ongoing professional development, remaining current in the discipline of nursing and preferred area of specialization. The applicant will also assist with student success and work collaboratively to expand the nursing curriculum in interdisciplinary ways. Other expectations include research and scholarly activity, if applicable, experience with simulation technologies and distance delivery, career advising, fostering connections with community organizations, maintaining a strong campus presence, supporting student recruitment and retention efforts, and other duties as assigned.

Posting Date

11 / 08 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date

12 / 06 / 2024

Advertised Salary

Depends on Experience

Duration of the Term

9 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100%

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Proposed Rank

Assistant Professor

Work Hours

Teaching and office hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Setting :

Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities. NSU is consistently ranked as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. NSU is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Fine Arts, and College of Professional Studies including the Millicent Atkins School of Education and the School of Business. NSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as multiple disciplinary accrediting bodies. NSU is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern SD. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a cultural, retail, banking, agribusiness, and healthcare hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. With more than $100 million invested over the last decade, Northern State University is experiencing transformative positive momentum. Recent new buildings, renovations and projects under construction include significant updates to the Johnson Fine Arts Center and Barnett Athletics Center, three new residence halls, the new Jewett Regional Science Education Center, and a new regional Sports Complex with athletic and recreational fields.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Values : Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing / Equipment

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Eye Protection, Latex Gloves

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Physical Requirements

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Sensory Requirements

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Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

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Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood / Body Fluids

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Working Environment

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Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List
• Graduate Transcripts

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