Adjunct Practical Nursing Instructor

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Working Title:

Adjunct Practical Nursing Instructor (Field #500040)

Institution:

St. Cloud Technical and Community CollegeTech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

218: Non-Unit

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$24,800.00 - $52,800.00

This position represents SCTCC’s commitment to serving its community by partnering and investing in students as they attain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to serve the Saint Cloud and surrounding communities. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to creating a culturally responsive curriculum and environment where students from our diverse community will thrive. These positions are adjunct, teaching 4 or less credits of a clinical or skills course. These positions are on-site and class times vary but are typically held Monday through Friday. There is no option for this position to be remote.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student learning through mentoring and engaging with students in both lab and clinical settings individualizing learning strategies in support of our students.

• Collaborate with colleagues and students, cultivating an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment.

• Design and revise the nursing curriculum through an equity-minded, student-centered, antiracist lens.

• Ensures the course content and teaching resources are inclusive and designed to encompass students enrolled in our Practical Nursing program eliminating barriers and creating a culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Engage in college committees and activities driven to ensure a culturally responsive culture.

• Provide holistic support designed to foster student success and the development of students’ engagement in lifelong learning.

• Support continuous improvement efforts utilizing assessment data to bolster accreditation efforts. Including learning and assessment to improve student learning and close equity gaps and institutional performance gaps.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter addressing the applicant’s experience and the preferred qualifications listed in this announcement

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degrees

Initial Salary Placement Range: Salary is per credit up to 4 credits. $1650 per credit.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet minimum qualifications for faculty credentialing in Practical Nursing (Field #500040). Please refer to the MN State Credentialing Website at: 
http://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/index.html

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing if the graduate degree is not in Nursing.
• A nursing program director must hold a graduate degree in nursing, nursing administration, nursing education, public health nursing or a nursing clinical specialty.

Occupational Experience Requirement
• Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level.
• As a registered nurse at the professional level, experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected student and faculty outcomes; including experiential preparation in the areas the faculty will teach.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement

• Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) with current registration in Minnesota.
• Other Requirement: Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Nursing education focus

• Experience integrating simulation-based learning technologies into curriculum

• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably at a two-year college

• Prior on-line experience using D2L Brightspace platform or equivalent information management system

• Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction and continuous improvement

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and peers

• Experience in curriculum development at the professional nursing level

• Effective planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Bilingual/multilingual in Spanish, Somali, French, Hmong, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities

• Ability to apply equity-minded practices to support the academic success and engagement of students from diverse backgrounds and with varied abilities and interests.

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

A job offer may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

Employment eligibility: The college regrets that is in unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): This teaching position is an adjunct teaching position. Classes are held during the day and evening hours.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

About

St. Cloud Technical & Community College’s (SCTCC) Mission and Student Experience Statement, along with Minnesota State’s Equity 2030 initiative, are the bedrock of SCTCC’s strategic initiative to eliminate educational inequities across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. It is our belief that an antiracist and antidiscrimination ethos is necessary for advancing social justice and equity. Every individual has intrinsic value and our difference enrich our community.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

08-19-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-21-2026

Close Date:

07-01-2027

Posting Contact Name:

Christine H Blommer

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]