Graduate Nursing (Assistant/Associate Professor)

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Working Title:

Graduate Nursing (Assistant/Associate Professor)

Institution:

Winona State UniversityState University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Winona

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,963.00 - $193,146.00

Job Description

• Teach in an innovative evidence-based graduate program.
• Teach primarily in the Direct Entry Master’s Program, including graduate nursing core courses, clinical courses, role courses, or interprofessional courses commensurate with department needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, facilitate, and evaluate evidence-based simulation experiences, including prebriefing and debriefing, that promote clinical judgment, patient safety, professional role development, teamwork, communication, and competency attainment across graduate nursing programs, including the Direct Entry Master's Program.
• Participate in coordination of the Direct Entry Master’s Program, including admission and progression review, cohort and clinical scheduling, clinical site and preceptor coordination, and preparation of Minnesota Board of Nursing, Higher Learning Commission, and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education reports; willingness to serve as Direct Entry Master’s Program Coordinator, with duties and any reassigned time assigned in accordance with the IFO Master Agreement.
• Maintain immunizations and background study clearance and other requirements of the department and college.
• Willingness to embrace new educational and patient technologies; provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student learning and development including serving on Master’s scholarly inquiry or Doctor of Nursing Practice Project committees.
• Work effectively with health care industry and community affiliates to address graduate nursing education, research, and practice issues.
• Assist with Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation processes, program development and growth, program assessment, program evaluation, and curriculum design and delivery.
• Practice effectively through collaboration with other professionals in the health care industry and the community.
• Foster cultural intelligence, inclusive excellence, equity, and global involvement through authentic and professional relationships.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
• Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
  

Salary Range: $64,963 (Asst) - $193,146; Commensurate with Rank, Qualifications and Experience

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: Review begins November 16, 2026

Appointment Date: January 2027

Primary Location: Rochester, Minnesota

Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered nurse with current registration, or eligible for licensure, in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Earned graduate degree with a major in nursing (master’s or doctorate).
• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field awarded prior to first duty day.
• Satisfactory background study clearance as required by Minnesota statutes.
• Evidence of experience in area of role preparation.
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, nonverbal and written methods.
• Evidence of formal or informal teaching in the academic, practice or community setting.
• Health care provider CPR certification.
• Documentation of current immunizations, including influenza, and other verifications required for the department or those required by clinical agencies.
  

Preferred Qualification 

• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Maintain national certification and licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Minnesota if applicable.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and evaluation of innovative and evidence informed clinical practices.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching skills in clinical and classroom settings.
• Demonstrated experience teaching with simulation modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in design and delivery of teaching technologies (e.g., Web-based learning platforms, synchronous Internet meeting programs, email, database management, data storage, distance learning).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and engage well with diverse students, faculty, administrators, and community partners.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in prelicensure nursing content areas such as nursing fundamentals, health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, adult medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn and pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, and population health, across classroom, skills laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Recent direct patient care experience sufficient to supervise prelicensure clinical learning in acute care or community-based settings.
• Demonstrated experience with NCLEX-RN preparation and prelicensure program outcomes, including the Next Generation NCLEX clinical judgment measurement model, standardized testing and remediation, and first-time pass rate improvement.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in graduate nursing core content such as evidence-based practice, informatics, or role development.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and collaborate as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated experience in advising and supervising graduate level students.
• Demonstrated evidence of clinical scholarship, research, or creative achievement.
  

Other Requirements

1. The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

2. A complete online application will include the following:  

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of professional references with contact information

Telework (Yes/No) No

About the Department

The Department of Graduate Nursing (DGN) faculty are an innovative, energizing group of nurses that are consistently looking for unique and pioneering methods of educating our advanced practice nurses, nurse leaders, and nurse educators. The DGN has Master’s, Doctoral, and Graduate Certificate programs offer nursing science core classes and advanced nursing practice core classes in addition to specific role courses for nurse educators, nurse leaders, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. In addition to clinical practica, simulation is utilized to provide a safe learning environment for students to gain confidence in their advanced roles and practice procedures in faculty presence. The learning environment encourages intercollegiate collaboration, enhancement of teaching skills and innovative use of technology.

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 96.97 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. U.S. News recognized Winona State as having top-ranking undergraduate programs in nursing, engineering, psychology, business, and computer science. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU’s Rochester campus is located in Minnesota’s third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html

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Winona State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

 

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

 

A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. A community of learners improving our world!

 

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

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:

01-04-2027

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-22-2026

Close Date:

11-17-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Robin M Delong

Posting Contact Email:

rdelong@winona.edu