DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY (DSU) is a regional comprehensive institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University’s mission is to provide high quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the State of North Dakota.

The Department of Nursing at Dickinson State University strives to be in harmony with the university mission, “…to provide service relevant to the…health, and quality of life for the citizens of the state of N.D.” our primary role is to foster and facilitate the development of competent healthcare practitioners who are prepared to serve in a continually evolving health care environment.

DSU is looking to hire a faculty member to teach in the Nursing program. This faculty member assumes an equitable teaching load and maintains expertise in areas of teaching responsibility in didactic and clinical courses in the AASPN and BSN programs; is academically qualified and credentialed, possesses an RN license in ND, or is eligible to obtain a ND RN license, and contributes to educational effectiveness via continued quality improvement and is responsible to plan, implement and evaluate the respective nursing education programs (BSN face-to-face program).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree; or currently in the process of completing a Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current, unencumbered license as recognized by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Individual must also continue to meet ND Board of Nursing education requirement of 12 Contact Hours for licensure renewal (every two years).
• Two (2) years minimum experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Knowledge and experience in acute care nursing across the lifespan.
• Excellent computer and Internet skills
• Ability to safely operate supplies and equipment utilized in patient care and/or classroom
• Ability to organize/prioritize
• Demonstrable strong interpersonal/oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrable strong customer service skills
• Detail oriented

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in Nursing or related field
• Knowledge and experience in medical-surgical nursing
• Experience teaching undergraduate level courses

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide instruction in the various courses offered by DSU.

• The individual in this position is expected to participate in scholarship activities and self-improvement.

• The individual in this position is expected to make on-campus and off-campus contributions to the university.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

o Salary range of $50,000-55,000/annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience

o Comprehensive fringe benefits, including, but not limited to:

o 100% employer-paid health insurance (family or single coverage)

o TIAA retirement

o Tuition waiver benefits

o Possible eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program with the US Department of Education.

View https://www.dickinsonstate.edu/about/employment/ for information on the above and other benefits offered.

MAIN OFFICE/WORKING LOCATION: Dickinson, ND

STARTING DATE: August 12, 2024

POSITION DETAILS:

o 2000 Academic (Rank dependent upon education and/or experience)

o 9.5-month term (approximately August 9-May 22, for payroll purposes the contract will run August 1 – May 15)

o Full-time (100%)

o Exempt from FLSA Overtime

o Benefited

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:

This job announcement is not intended, and should not be construed, to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to making fair pay decisions and determining job performance.

For more information about the position, contact Provost Dr. Huijian Dong

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the position will remain open until filled.

o Complete the online application at https://dickinsonstate.edu/jobopenings/postings.aspx

o Provide three (3) references contact information

o Upload a letter of application/cover letter

o Upload a curriculum vitae

o Upload graduate transcripts

Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the qualifications and responsibilities listed above as minimum/required/preferred because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Only applicants who appear best qualified based on this review will be contacted for an interview. The submission of all required materials by the preference date is the responsibility of the applicant. (Note: incomplete applications may not be considered).

Unofficial, or copies of official, transcripts are acceptable at the time of inquiry, but official transcripts will be required if hired. If you need to order transcripts you can have them emailed to DSU.HR@dickinsonstate.edu, faxed to 701-483-2574, or mailed DSU Human Resources, 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601.

Both internal and external applicants are eligible to apply if they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Federal USCIS I-9 employment certification is required at hire. Employer Sponsorship will not be considered.

ND Veteran’s Preference laws apply to this position. Applicants who are eligible to claim veteran’s preference must

provide proof of eligibility by the preference date.

Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal history record check before beginning employment.

Pursuant to N.D.C.C. 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the finalists.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.

Dickinson State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution that does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, religion, gender identity, creed, marital status, veteran’s status, political belief or affiliation, information protected by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”), or disability in its admissions, student aid, employment practices, educational programs, or other related activities. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Dickinson State University does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs, activities, or employment opportunities as required by Title IX. Dickinson State University complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. Dickinson State University encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. Inquiries concerning Title VI, VII, ADA, ADEA, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred to either the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Kathy Geisen, Dickinson State University, 291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 226, Dickinson, ND 58601 (701) 502-2081, dsu.titleix@dickinsonstate.edu or to the Affirmative Action Officer, Krissy Kilwein, Dickinson State University, 291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 309, Dickinson, ND 58601, (701) 502-4304, dsu.affirmativeaction@dickinsonstate.edu.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Dickinson State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the University’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found here.

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