Assistant Professor of Nursing

OVERVIEW

The Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing (SON) in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas invites applicants for three tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing positions. We seek nurse educators who are committed to teaching excellence, student success, and contributing to the continued growth of our nursing programs.

The successful candidates will teach across our traditional BSN and accelerated prelicensure MSN programs. Current teaching needs include Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Population Health, and Pharmacology. Candidates with expertise in one or more of these areas are encouraged to apply. Faculty responsibilities include classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction; academic advising; student mentoring; research and scholarship; and service to the School of Nursing, college, university, and profession. The standard teaching load is six courses per academic year.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop and pursue an active research agenda, participate in scholarly activities, and contribute to nursing education and professional practice.

Institutional Profile

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university located in St. Paul, Minnesota. As Minnesota's largest private university, St. Thomas offers undergraduate and graduate programs grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Morrison Family College of Health was established in 2019, and the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing was established in 2021. The School of Nursing prepares highly skilled professional nurses who are culturally responsive, practice clinical excellence with ingenuity, and proactively improve whole-person healing to advance health equity and social justice. Our faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and community engagement. We seek candidates who value collaboration, student-centered learning, and preparing nurses to care for individuals, families, and communities. The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission driven, urban university with over 9,000 students and 400 full-time faculty. It is Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. In 2019, the Morrison Family College of Health became the newest addition to the institution’s eight different schools and colleges. The GSPP is located in University of St. Thomas’ vibrant downtown Minneapolis campus, one of the nation’s top 25 metro areas. U.S. News ranked Minneapolis and St. Paul as one of the most racially diverse U.S. cities.  Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 to $95,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned PhD (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in Nursing or a closely related field, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or EdD. Candidates who have completed doctoral coursework and are actively completing their dissertations may also be considered.
• Candidates with a doctorate in a field other than nursing must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.
• Current RN licensure or eligibility for RN licensure in Minnesota.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in higher education or as a clinical educator in an acute care setting.
• Ability to develop and pursue a research agenda and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications or other scholarly activities.
• Ability to teach and mentor students in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical and/or teaching expertise in Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Population Health, or Pharmacology.
• Experience teaching nursing students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, or clinical settings.
• Experience teaching in prelicensure BSN or direct-entry MSN nursing programs.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation of student learning.
• Interest in innovative teaching methods and the use of technology in nursing education.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, professional presentations, or research involvement.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, healthcare partners, and interprofessional teams.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

Step 1.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

Step 2.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a job‑specific cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant teaching and clinical experience.
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Brief description of current or planned research and scholarly activities.

Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self‑identification forms Step 3.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Reference checks typically occur during the later stages of the search process

 All application materials must be submitted online through the University of St. Thomas employment site.

Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.

Search committee contact: Laura Beasley ([email protected])

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.