**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Nursing AD Instructor - Community College Faculty **Institution:** Ridgewater College **Classification Title:** Community College Faculty **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 210: Minnesota State College Faculty **City:** RIDG - Willmar Campus **FLSA:** Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Part time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** $0.00 - $0.00 **Job Description** The ideal candidate will have medical-surgical knowledge in both chronic and acute care along with experience teaching labs and clinical experiences. Simulation experience is also desired. This Unlimited, Part-time position has a guaranteed FTE of .8. **Salary Range:** **$43,912 - $95,542** ***** _Dependent on education and years of experience, the salary will be pro-rated to 80% since this is a part-time teaching position teaching 24 credits and academic year out of a total of 30._ _There are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at $71,893_ **Minimum Qualifications** **Education Requirement:** + Graduate degree with a major in nursing, or + Bachelor's degree in nursing and a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education. + 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 Requirements:** + Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments. **Preferred Qualification** + Medical-surgical knowledge in both chronic and acute care + Experience teaching labs and clinical experiences + Simulation Experience **Other Requirements** In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** Monday - Friday **Telework (Yes/No)** No **About** **Institution Information** **MISSION** : Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment. **VISION:** Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability. **GUIDING PRINCIPLES:** + Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources. + Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders. + Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do. + Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes. + Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders. + Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders. + Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve. + Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures. **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 08-18-2025 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 03-24-2025 **Close Date:** 04-08-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Felicia Mary Telecky **Posting Contact Email:** pr7159gc@minnstate.edu