What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing position at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict?
The Nursing Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, benefit-eligible, ,term nursing position starting January 2026.
Why Join Us?
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Sick Leave
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more
Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.
To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs.
The department is seeking candidates who can teach in a range of medical-surgical clinical areas. Expertise is sought in teaching nursing at the baccalaureate level with at least 2 years’ experience as an RN in medical-surgical clinical areas. A master's degree in nursing is required to teach at the undergraduate level, and the applicant must hold, or be eligible for, an unencumbered professional nurse licensure in Minnesota. In addition, qualified candidates (those holding a doctoral degree) may be considered for teaching in our DNP/FNP, DNP/leadership, or MSN programs.
Please note, this position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship (i.e., H-1B or Green Card sponsorship). Applicants must possess the required authorization to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.
Department Highlights
The Department of Nursing's faculty has a strong tradition of upholding high standards and are innovators in the field with a strong emphasis on Benedictine hospitality and community engagement. The baccalaureate program’s first class graduated in 1973 and currently has over 2500 alumni. Graduate programs graduated their first student in 2023 and are continuing to grow and thrive. All nursing faculty are dedicated to a high-touch student experience that promotes professionalism and lifelong learning.
College/University Highlights
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.
The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.
The candidate will be responsible for primarily teaching in clinical areas, lab, and theory in their respective areas of expertise. This may include teaching online for those candidates who are qualified to teach at the graduate level. Academic advising, scholarship, and involvement in department governance responsibilities are expected as well.
Required:
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
Possess an unencumbered Minnesota RN license or be eligible to receive by January 2026.
At least 2 years of experience as an RN in medical-surgical clinical areas.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, faculty, administrators, and clinical practice partners.
Preferred:
Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program
Teaching experience in the classroom, lab, clinical, or online environment.
Advising experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Demonstrates development and evaluation of nursing courses and curricula.
Demonstrates an understanding of the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with Benedictine values and Catholic principles in providing holistic nursing care.
Experience working with diverse patient or student populations.
Experience with nursing-related technologies, informatics, and/or simulation.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous education and professional development.
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:
Curriculum vitae.
A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
Names and contact information of three references.
[OPTIONAL] Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example: student course surveys, examples of learning outcomes, peer or student testimonials, or other materials.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.
It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
Salary : $72,518 - $78,309
