What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Nursing position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
OVERVIEW
The Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing (SON) in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position. We seek applicants who are committed to teaching excellence, both within a traditional BSN and accelerated pre-licensure MSN program. The successful applicant will teach a range of nursing courses and current needs prioritize subject matter expertise in pathophysiology, pharmacology, acute and chronic care, and health assessment. In addition, applicants will provide academic advising to students and participate in service activities in the school, college, and university. The standard teaching load for this position is six courses in an academic year. The successful applicant will develop and pursue an active research agenda, and all areas of nursing research/scholarship will be considered. We seek candidates who are committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, interested in working as part of an interprofessional team, and eager to develop a scholarly agenda that engages students in meaningful ways.
The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
To see the full official job description, which includes information about the overall compensation package, and apply, visit https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/
Posted On 3/12/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution University of St. Thomas Job Location St. Paul, MN
OVERVIEW
The Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing (SON) in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position. We seek applicants who are committed to teaching excellence, both within a traditional BSN and accelerated pre-licensure MSN program. The successful applicant will teach a range of nursing courses and current needs prioritize subject matter expertise in pathophysiology, pharmacology, acute and chronic care, and health assessment. In addition, applicants will provide academic advising to students and participate in service activities in the school, college, and university. The standard teaching load for this position is six courses in an academic year. The successful applicant will develop and pursue an active research agenda, and all areas of nursing research/scholarship will be considered. We seek candidates who are committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, interested in working as part of an interprofessional team, and eager to develop a scholarly agenda that engages students in meaningful ways.
The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in Nursing or closely related field, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) Completion of all coursework with dissertation in progress will also be considered
- Alternatively, a candidate with an EdD, PhD in an area unrelated to Nursing is acceptable if the candidate holds a bachelor's or master/s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Nursing.
- Must be eligible for RN licensure in the state of Minnesota.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness in a higher education setting or as a clinical educator within an acute care setting.
- The capacity to conduct and disseminate peer-reviewed research, with the potential to develop a robust research agenda at the University of St. Thomas.
- Medical-surgical nursing practice experience
To see the full official job description, which includes information about the overall compensation package, and apply, visit https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/
Posted On 3/12/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution University of St. Thomas Job Location St. Paul, MN
Salary : $68,555 - $95,000