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St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for both women and men. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats. St. Catherine University is an Equal Employment Opportunity institution, committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. St. Catherine University strongly encourages applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and/or religion.

Job TitleRanked Faculty - Medical-Surgical Specialty - Department of Nursing (0.75 FTE)Primary CampusSt. PaulPosting Number20190012-FAC Position Summary Information

Position Responsibilities

The Department of Nursing invites applications for a full-time ranked faculty position to teach in the graduate programs post-baccalaureate Master of Science in Nursing Entry-Level (MSNEL) option beginning summer 2019. This program is designed for adult learners and includes evening and weekend classes. Rank, contract type, and salary are commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities: The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching (classroom, online, and the clinical setting) and will engage in scholarship and service per University guidelines.

Applicants should demonstrate their love for teaching; be passionate about working with diverse colleagues, students, and populations; understand the importance of interprofessional education; and be committed to the scholarship of teaching. Situated in the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health with over 32 health profession programs, we have a fertile ground for teaching interprofessional practice. The nursing community at St. Catherine University is vibrant and dynamic with a commitment to educating nurses at each level to be excellent and reflective practitioners, fierce advocates for social justice, and visionary leaders who will improve the health care system.

The Department of Nursing offers a unique environment that warmly welcomes and inspires faculty members to excel as teachers and scholars. Faculty members and students feel at home within the nursing community. Faculty members are inspired to excellence because the department fosters quality.

Position Qualifications

Required qualifications:
Master’s degree in nursing required by the end of academic year 2019-2020; Doctoral degree in nursing preferred. The candidate must be eligibility for RN licensure in the State of Minnesota. Nursing experience in medical-surgical nursing is required; teaching pre-licensure students is preferred.

St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. Consistent with the University’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.

To Apply and Special/Other Requirements Summary

To apply:
Please go to the St. Catherine University employment site to apply. Applicants may also visit the University Human Resources office, located in Derham Hall Room 8, to submit an electronic application. Attach a cover letter, CV, and a statement of teaching interests. Candidates selected for interview will need to provide three references. Official transcripts and background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Dr. Sarah Beman Master of Science in Nursing, Entry Level Concentration Interim Program Director at sbbeman@stkate.edu. Application review begins immediately and position will remain open until filled.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
EEO/Drug Free Workplace Employer; Tobacco-Free Campuses

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit the HERC website.

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Posting Start Date06/03/2019Close DateHiring Manager NameSarah BemanHiring Manager EmailPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of education completed?
   • Some high school
   • High school diploma or GED
   • Some college
   • Associate degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Some graduate school
   • Master's degree
   • ABD
   • Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
   • Doctoral degree
2. * Are you licensed or eligible to be licensed in the State of Minnesota?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please give at least two specific examples of actions and/or contributions you have made in your current or previous roles to promote a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion. What were the outcomes?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * All applicants that are offered a position with St. Catherine University will be required to have a background check completed. Will you consent to a background check if offered this position with the University?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * How did you hear about this opportunity?
   • St. Catherine University website
   • St. Catherine University employee referral
   • American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
   • Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
   • Black Doctoral Network
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • College or University website
   • Community agency/organization
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • Facebook
   • Glassdoor
   • Google Jobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Indeed
   • Latinos in Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • Make It. MSP.
   • Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
   • Minnesota Holistic Nurses Association
   • Minnesota Private College Council
   • MinnesotaWorks.net/Minnesota Workforce Center
   • Minority Nurse
   • National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
   • Pollen Midwest
   • Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
   • Sigma Theta Tau
   • Simply Hired
   • The African Nurses Network
   • Twitter
   • ZipRecruiter
   • Other
9. * Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, St. Catherine University employee name, community agency name).

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Interests

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. Transcripts
4. References
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy