Tenure track position in the Department of Nursing

Minot State University is built upon a core commitment to students, learning, service, cooperation, and a respect for people and place. Our Vision 2013 is a vision for Minot State University to become a premier public institution in the Great Plains. This bold initiative rests on a philosophy of engagement and place. We believe that the university experience should provide students connection between academic subjects and the reality of life on the Great Plains, between theory and practice and between local experiences and global realities. This philosophy is grounded in an expectation that all students can learn, grow, and succeed if given the support, guidance and an engaging learning environment. Minot State University seeks individuals that will help us create a community that is pervasively focused on: student growth, learning and success; the development of students with integrity, character, and intelligence; institutional commitment to civic engagement, stewardship of its local and global place; and meaningful service for the welfare of others. Candidates interested in helping us achieve Vision 2013, are encouraged to apply for this position or contact us for more information.

Opportunity
The Department of Nursing at Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota, invites applications for a tenure track position beginning January 2010. Summer employment is possible.

Qualifications
Required qualifications: A terminal degree in nursing is preferred; a masters degree in nursing is required. A masters degree in nursing with a terminal degree in education will be considered. Experience in public health nursing preferred; community health nursing experience will be considered. Other required qualifications include: current registered nursing licensure or eligibility for licensure in North Dakota, excellent oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated desire to contribute to the nursing education community through service and scholarship; and a desire to join a team of nurse educators who enthusiastically work together to engage students in the study and application of nursing.

Desired qualifications: Public health nursing education experience at the undergraduate level; ability to teach public health nursing theory and clinical in a traditional face to face and an online environment; ability to teach other nursing or related courses in areas of expertise at the undergraduate level; demonstrated success in and enthusiasm for teaching; experience with WebCT or Blackboard; and other experience in integrating technology with education.

Responsibilities
Provide theory and clinical teaching in undergraduate public health nursing in a traditional face to face and in an online environment. Future potential exists to teach other nursing or other related classes in areas of expertise. The teaching load for this position is 12 credits (fall and spring) and possibly classes during the six-week summer term. The person will advise students, serve on department and campus committees, and make scholarly contributions to the nursing community. Participation in curriculum development and program evaluation within the department is expected. Additional opportunities for online teaching are possible.

The Department
The Department of Nursing currently includes 15 full-time and 7 part-time faculty members. We offer a major in nursing and a minor in Health Management Science. Information on the department and our programs is available at www.minotstateu.edu/nursing.

Application Procedures
To apply, please send a letter of application, a copy of your current nursing license, a current vita, transcripts, evidence of successful teaching including student evaluations if available, a statement of teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation to:

Kelly Buettner-Schmidt, Chair
Department of Nursing
Minot State University
500 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58707

Preliminary questions may be directed to Kelly Buettner-Schmidt at 701-858-3101 or kelly.schmidt@minotstateu.edu. Screening of applications will begin in November 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Minot State University Strives to maintain a safe and secure environment for all employees and students. To support this objective criminal history background checks are conducted on all new regular hires and some temporary/part-time hires as indicated by SBHE Policy 602.3. All other offers of employment for positions requiring a background check will be conditional pending satisfactory results of the check. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.

This advertisement is also online at: www.minotstateu.edu/hr/jobs_02.shtml