Assoc Professor)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Winona, MN

About The Position

Teach in an innovative evidence-based graduate program with emphasis in the adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) program. Teach in other graduate nursing core courses (e.g. quality improvement, informatics, health assessment, evidence-based practice) and interprofessional courses commensurate with department needs. Maintain national certification as an Adult- Gerontology or Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the State of Minnesota. Maintain immunizations and background study clearance and other requirements of the department and college. Work effectively with health care industry and community affiliates on graduate nursing education, research, and practice issues. Assist 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.

Requirements

Licensed as a registered nurse with current registration, or eligible for licensure, in Minnesota and Wisconsin and licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or eligible for APRN licensure by the start date of the appointment, in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Earned doctorate in nursing or related field awarded prior to first duty day.
Nationally certified as an adult or adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner through a nationally accredited master’s, graduate certificate, or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
Satisfactory background study clearance as required by Minnesota statutes.
Evidence of clinical experience as an adult acute care nurse practitioner or an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner.
Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, nonverbal and written methods.
Ability to teach in both specialty and core courses that cross programs.
Health care provider CPR certification.
Documentation of current immunizations, including influenza, and other verifications required for the department or those required by clinical agencies.

Nice To Haves

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.
Demonstrated experience implementing and evaluation of innovative and evidence informed clinical practices.
Demonstrated evidence of effective graduate 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 subject areas such as AGACNP role courses and procedures (e.g. thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, central line insertion and POCUS).
Demonstrated ability to 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.

Responsibilities

Teach in an innovative evidence-based graduate program with emphasis in the adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) program.
Teach in other graduate nursing core courses (e.g. quality improvement, informatics, health assessment, evidence-based practice) and interprofessional courses commensurate with department needs.
Maintain national certification as an Adult- Gerontology or Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the State of Minnesota.
Maintain immunizations and background study clearance and other requirements of the department and college.
Work effectively with health care industry and community affiliates on graduate nursing education, research, and practice issues.
Assist 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.

Benefits

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
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents