What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Nursing position at UNIV OF SIOUX FALLS?
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Nursing
CLASSIFICATION: Faculty | Full-time | Exempt
DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing (Academic Affairs)
REPORTS TO: Director of School of Nursing / VP for Academic Affairs
POSTED: April 2026
The University of Sioux Falls is a private Christian University offering a positive, collegial work environment and a strong benefit and compensation package. Benefits available, but not limited to, include health insurance, employer HSA contributions, and tuition remission in the full-time employee compensation package.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY and USF SCHOOL OF NURSING
The USF School of Nursing offers undergraduate programming through three program tracks, all leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students and clinical partners alike continuously provide feedback that USF is a quality place to learn and grow. Through a focus on mutual support, intentional shared governance, and genuine love for the profession, the School of Nursing unites to prepare the next generation of nursing professionals.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Sioux Falls is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Current data show that USF nursing students have the #1 pass rate on the NCLEX-RN in BSN programs in South Dakota among recent graduates, and they are highly sought after in their field, both locally and regionally.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The successful candidate for this full-time faculty position within the School of Nursing will demonstrate excellence in teaching, a commitment to student mentorship, and active engagement in scholarship and service. Faculty are expected to support the university’s mission by integrating Christian faith and learning, promoting ethical nursing practice, and preparing students for compassionate, competent service in diverse healthcare settings. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the professional and spiritual development of future nurse leaders.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
- COMMITMENT TO EFFECTIVE TEACHING. Faculty provide excellence in nursing education, reflected in innovative, student-centered teaching practices. Effective teaching in this role includes fostering critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional integrity in a diverse student population.
- Faculty are expected to be versed in teaching courses on-ground, online, accelerated, and traditional nursing programs.
- Teaching responsibilities include both classroom, laboratory, and clinical nursing.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Continuous learning and growth in nursing education, clinical practice, research, and leadership are required. Faculty are expected to actively engage in scholarly activities and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and education through ongoing professional enrichment while demonstrating expertise in the content area.
- SUPPORT OF INSTITUTIONAL MISSION. The successful candidate can articulate a commitment to upholding the university's values, vision, and faith-based mission through teaching, service, scholarship, and engagement with students, faculty, and staff.
- INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE. Participation in the life of the University through service on committees, task forces, student mentorship, program development, accreditation efforts, among other activities, is required.
- INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS. Regular engagement with students is expected through teaching, academic advising, and participation in non-teaching nursing school activities, such as the white coat ceremony, nursing orientation, and more, in a manner that reflects the university’s faith-based mission – demonstrating respect, empathy, integrity, and a commitment to holistic student development.
- GROWTH AND ASSESSMENT. Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the evaluation and continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and program quality through participation in accreditation work, collaboration with new and existing nursing faculty, and participation with other faculty in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.
- COMPLIANCE WITH POLICES AND REGULATIONS. (USF AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES). Including but not limited to: Title IX, NCAA, NSIC, Department of Ed, SD Board of Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Clery Act, FERPA, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and the DOJ
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Current RN license in the U.S. and eligible for licensure in South Dakota
- Master’s degree in Nursing
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical experience
- Teaching experience and classroom management (can be clinical or academic)
- Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication
- Commitment to Christian faith in a Christian liberal Arts higher education environment
- Successfully pass a required background check
Preferred
- Three or more years of experience in baccalaureate nursing education
- Three or more years of experience in clinical nursing
- Experience with the role of simulation in education
- Doctorate completed or enrolled in a doctoral program in nursing or a similar field
- Proficiency with online and on-ground teaching at the university level
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students of diverse backgrounds
APPLICATION
Please submit the following to be considered for the position:
- Letter of intent/application letter
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Personal statement of Christian faith
- Official transcripts of all graduate work
- A minimum of three current letters of recommendation*
*Three letters of recommendation are required; however, initial telephone/virtual interviews may be conducted without recommendations. Should the candidate move on to subsequent interviews, letters of recommendation must be submitted to the USF Human Resources Department prior to the interview.
The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.