Gustavus Adolphus College
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States,
Position Details:
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing to begin August 15, 2025.Institution Information:
Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas.Department Information:
The Department of Nursing fosters the development of nursing professionals who demonstrate the values of excellence, community, justice, service, and faith through cognitive practice, integration of learning, ethical reflection, and intercultural understanding. Gustavus Nursing graduates are distinguished by: synthesis and application of a liberal arts education to provide holistic care; ethical and reflective practice to promote a just and peaceful world; the ability to advocate for the health and wellbeing of all people; and a commitment to lifelong learning, leadership, and service to others.Prerequisites
Required Qualifications: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. (NOTE: A doctorate degree is required for tenure nomination, usually in the fifth year. Candidates without the earned doctorate will be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be eligible for support through the Gustavus Nursing Faculty Degree Completion Program.)Active registered nurse license (active Minnesota Registered Nurse licensure required at time of appointment)Demonstrated effectiveness in teachingPrior experience as a professional nurse relevant to areas of responsibilitiesEvidence of a commitment to undergraduate student advisingPreferred Qualifications:Teaching experience at the undergraduate levelDemonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identitiesExperience with nursing program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation activitiesResponsibilities: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 Public Health and Medical Surgical Nursing courses. In addition, this position will contribute to other nursing curriculum courses and potential future contributions to general education.Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.Improve your teaching by joining a teaching circle, participating in workshops, applying for an internal teaching development grant, and engaging in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.Advance your scholarship by working with undergraduate research assistants, joining a writing retreat, applying for an internal grant, receiving travel funds to present at conferences, receiving help applying for external grants, and making use of our research facilities.Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).Application Requirements:Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualificationsA brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophyA brief (one page) statement of research interestsA brief (one page) statement in which you describe how your lived experiences and/or activities in primary areas of responsibility contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingTranscripts (scanned copies acceptable)The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application).For full consideration, applications must be received by October 7, 2024. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists may be asked to submit publications, syllabi, and/or student evaluations. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.Compensation and Benefits:Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insuranceWorkplace accommodations for physical or mental health concernsAccess to mental health appsOnsite health servicesFree parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilitiesPaid parental leaveMultifaith sabbathEmployer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)1-on-1 financial coachingGustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.
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Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing to begin August 15, 2025.Institution Information:
Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas.Department Information:
The Department of Nursing fosters the development of nursing professionals who demonstrate the values of excellence, community, justice, service, and faith through cognitive practice, integration of learning, ethical reflection, and intercultural understanding. Gustavus Nursing graduates are distinguished by: synthesis and application of a liberal arts education to provide holistic care; ethical and reflective practice to promote a just and peaceful world; the ability to advocate for the health and wellbeing of all people; and a commitment to lifelong learning, leadership, and service to others.Prerequisites
Required Qualifications: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. (NOTE: A doctorate degree is required for tenure nomination, usually in the fifth year. Candidates without the earned doctorate will be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be eligible for support through the Gustavus Nursing Faculty Degree Completion Program.)Active registered nurse license (active Minnesota Registered Nurse licensure required at time of appointment)Demonstrated effectiveness in teachingPrior experience as a professional nurse relevant to areas of responsibilitiesEvidence of a commitment to undergraduate student advisingPreferred Qualifications:Teaching experience at the undergraduate levelDemonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identitiesExperience with nursing program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation activitiesResponsibilities: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 Public Health and Medical Surgical Nursing courses. In addition, this position will contribute to other nursing curriculum courses and potential future contributions to general education.Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.Improve your teaching by joining a teaching circle, participating in workshops, applying for an internal teaching development grant, and engaging in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.Advance your scholarship by working with undergraduate research assistants, joining a writing retreat, applying for an internal grant, receiving travel funds to present at conferences, receiving help applying for external grants, and making use of our research facilities.Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).Application Requirements:Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualificationsA brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophyA brief (one page) statement of research interestsA brief (one page) statement in which you describe how your lived experiences and/or activities in primary areas of responsibility contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingTranscripts (scanned copies acceptable)The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application).For full consideration, applications must be received by October 7, 2024. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists may be asked to submit publications, syllabi, and/or student evaluations. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.Compensation and Benefits:Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insuranceWorkplace accommodations for physical or mental health concernsAccess to mental health appsOnsite health servicesFree parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilitiesPaid parental leaveMultifaith sabbathEmployer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)1-on-1 financial coachingGustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.
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