Assistant Professor of Nursing

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Location: Mayville State University, Mayville, ND

Who can apply: Internal/external candidates eligible to work in the United States. Mayville State University will not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

FLSA: Exempt

Recruitment: Internal and External

Start date: August 2026

Position Information: The Nursing Faculty member is responsible to the Chair of the Division of Nursing for development, planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned courses in the nursing division. Each faculty member assumes a role in systematic evaluation of the MSN program for quality improvement and accreditation activities. This position also carries requirements for academic advising, leadership or coordinating role in assigned courses and committee assignments, and service to nursing and the broader community. Position may require active role in development of new programs, as appropriate for qualifications and division needs.

Focus: Advanced nursing practice, leadership, education, or informatics at the graduate level. May be assigned teaching in the pre-licensure or RN-to-BSN program as necessary.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and evaluates learning activities according to University policies, course credits and course objectives.
• Creates and manages the educational environment to facilitate optimal learning experiences.
• Adapts teaching to various delivery methods accommodating diverse learning styles.
• Utilizes instructional methods which promote development of critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, clinical competency and lifelong learning.
• Assists in accreditation activities and curriculum development.
• Requires teaching distance instruction, with face-to-face on campus, and/or, hybrid as necessary.
• Requires teaching in summer semesters if needed

• Participates in Mayville State University committees and task forces as appropriate to maintain communication and collaborative decision making.
• Maintains confidential environment and respects learner and patient privacy.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with colleagues within Mayville State University, area health care organizations, nursing degree partnerships and other community partnerships.
• Actively participates as a member of the Division of Nursing Program Advisory Board.

• Collaborates in the collection and analysis of data related to course and/or program outcomes and implements evidence-based changes.
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  Participates in nursing division meetings, maintains membership on associated committees, and contributes to overall program assessment.

• Maintains currency in clinical practice.
• Maintains and/or seeks advanced certification aligned to areas of clinical practice and/or instruction.
• Completes continuing education in areas of instruction.

• Consistent with expectations of non-nursing faculty.
• Requires regular on-campus presence for division and university functions/meetings as arranged with the Dean/Chair of Nursing.
• Actively participates in activities, committees, and meetings across campus as a representative of the Division of Nursing.

• Commitment to building collaborative relationships with other nursing programs to facilitate student’s personal and professional growth through the MSN program.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, ability and hopefulness about learning with conviction to transform weaknesses into opportunities.
• Knowledge of educational principles, teaching strategies and instructional media.
• Exhibits a student-centered philosophy.
• Ability to provide practice-based nursing education and support students from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, or EdD)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical practice or educational setting
• Current (or eligible for) unencumbered North Dakota Registered Nurse license.
• Teaching experience face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid in a higher education setting
• Evidence of professional development
• Background/experience in applying instructional technology as a tool in education

• Terminal degree in nursing or a related field
• Current unencumbered North Dakota Registered Nurse license.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching in an online environment.
• Experience with community service and service learning
• Strong background in research, scholarship, or clinical practice
• Certification in specialty area

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered fully:

• A letter of application
• A current resume/CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Two professional references

Application review will begin April 7, 2026, and will continue until filled.

MaSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. ND veteran's preference laws apply to this position. Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability. The state of North Dakota has an open records law; therefore, your application could be subject to review upon request. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.

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