Adjunct Faculty-Undergraduate/Prelicensure Nursing

The College of St. Scholastica; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 1,405,152 - 1,531,891; Part time

Job summary

A private college in Minnesota seeks qualified adjunct faculty to support undergraduate nursing students in clinical, lab, and classroom settings. Applicants need a BSN for lab and clinical instruction or an MSN for classroom teaching, along with a current Minnesota RN license. This position involves collaborating with faculty and ensuring a fruitful learning environment for nursing students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for clinical and lab instruction.
• Master’s degree required for classroom instruction.
• Current Minnesota RN license essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate nursing students in clinical rotations.
• Teach and evaluate students in lab environments.
• Instruct in didactic courses and provide feedback.

Skills

Collaborative communication

Guidance and support

Evaluation of student performance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Overview

The College of St. Scholastica seeks qualified adjunct faculty to support undergraduate nursing students in clinical, lab, and/or classroom-based learning environments. Adjuncts may express interest in teaching at either the Duluth or St. Cloud campus.

Job Summary

The College of St. Scholastica seeks qualified adjunct faculty to support undergraduate nursing students in clinical, lab, and/or classroom-based learning environments.

Application Instructions

Important: This posting is not regularly monitored because adjunct openings are intermittent and based on program needs, which are often identified and scheduled well in advance of the semester. For this reason, applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out prior to applying in order to discuss current needs and openings:

• Clinical Adjunct Opportunities: email [e-mail]
• Lab Adjunct Opportunities: email [e-mail]
• Classroom Adjunct Opportunities: email [e-mail]

Rate of Pay

• $1,020 per credit for undergraduate courses
• $1,112 per credit for undergraduate courses after 40 credits are taught within a five-year period (Any future updates to per-credit rates will be reflected within the electronic contract.)

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching

• Instruct undergraduate nursing students in clinical rotations at partnering healthcare facilities.
• Collaborate and communicate with course faculty and clinical partners to ensure learning objectives are met.
• Provide guidance and support to students, fostering a safe and effective clinical learning environment.
• Follow professional standards and best practices.
• Participate in course-specific orientation.

Lab Teaching

• Teach and support undergraduate nursing students in the nursing lab environment.
• Demonstrate, supervise, and evaluate student performance in lab and simulation settings.
• Ensure alignment with course objectives and program outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive lab learning environment.
• Participate in course-specific orientation.

Classroom Teaching

• Instruct undergraduate nursing students in didactic courses.
• Ensure course objectives and undergraduate program outcomes are met.
• Evaluate student learning outcomes and provide timely feedback.
• Participate in course-specific orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) for clinical and lab instruction
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required for all classroom instruction
• Current Minnesota RN license
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to complete orientation and training within the first month of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) completed or in progress
• Prior teaching experience (lab, simulation, or clinical instruction)
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)