<p>Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing</p> <p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Logo Institution Northern State University Working Title Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing Posting Number F01785P Department NSU-Arts & Sciences Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting Text</p> <p>Northern State University seeks two full-time Instructors and/or Tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Professors of Nursing with a negotiable start date.</p> <p>Qualifications: Our department seeks an individual with a Masters degree in Nursing (MSN), Doctorate preferred, with a commitment to nursing education. The successful candidate will participate in the development of curriculum in a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, teach coursework throughout the program, and contribute to accreditation needs. Candidates with a BSN who are actively pursuing a MSN will be considered for clinical teaching positions. Candidate must also be licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing or eligible for licensure in South Dakota. Teaching experience is preferred. For a tenure-track professorial role, the ability to conduct research in the candidate's area of expertise is expected.</p> <p>Responsibilities: The applicant will teach nine to 15 credit hours per semester, depending on lecturer or professorial contract, in both introductory and upper-level undergraduate nursing courses, depending on the expertise of the applicant and departmental needs. The applicant will engage in ongoing professional development, remaining current in the discipline of nursing and preferred area of specialization. The applicant will also assist with student success and work collaboratively to expand the nursing curriculum in interdisciplinary ways. Other expectations include research and scholarly activity, if applicable, experience with simulation technologies and distance delivery, career advising, fostering connections with community organizations, maintaining a strong campus presence, supporting student recruitment and retention efforts, and other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Posting Date 12/11/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date Advertised Salary Depends on level of Education Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100% Tenure Status Tenure Track Proposed Rank Assistant Professor Work Hours</p> <p>Varies</p> <p>Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40+ Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations</p> <p>Setting: Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities. NSU is consistently ranked as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. NSU is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Fine Arts, and College of Professional Studiesincluding the Millicent Atkins School of Education and the School of Business. NSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as multiple disciplinary accrediting bodies. NSU is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern SD.The city has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a cultural, retail, banking, agribusiness, and healthcare hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. With more than $100 million invested over the last decade, Northern State University is experiencing transformative positive momentum.Recent new buildings, renovations and projects under construction include significant updates to the Johnson Fine Arts Center and Barnett Athletics Center, three new residence halls, the new Jewett Regional Science Education Center, a new regional Sports Complex with athletic and recreational fields, and a new Business and Health Innovation Center.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</p> <p>Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Cognitive Requirements</p> <p>Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication</p> <p>Protective Clothing/Equipment</p> <p>Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify</p> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected</p> <p>Sensory Requirements</p> <p>Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Hearing, Near Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)</p> <p>Working Conditions & Exposures</p> <p>Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above</p> <p>Working Environment</p> <p>Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Documents Needed to Apply</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Curriculum Vitae </li><li>Graduate Transcripts </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>