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Working Title:
Practical Nursing Instructor
Institution:
Dakota County Technical College
Classification Title:
Tech College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Rosemount
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$44,144.00 - $96,906.00
Dakota County Technical College seeks an unlimited, full-time Practical Nursing Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Dakota County Technical College are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspective and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty, and staff. Find out more about the program here: https://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/health-education/practical-nursing/
Spring 2026 Semester Dates: January 9, 2026 - May 18, 2026
Responsibilities:
Teach Practical Nursing curriculum, including lecture, labs, and clinicals.
Instructor is responsible for all activities related to teaching and learning including, but not limited to: instructional planning, curriculum development, student evaluation and records, classroom/climate preparation and management, interpersonal relations, promote safety in all aspects of program activities, participate in professional development experiences, work as an effective team member of the department, maintenance of professional skills and credentials, and participate on college.
Salary Range:
$44,144.00 - 96,906.00 Annually; Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2024 - 2025 MSCF Contract (http://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/mscf-contract.pdf#page=61) , and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree in nursing or a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing if the graduate degree is not in Nursing.
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 Requirement: Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.
Preferred Qualification
Higher education teaching experience with a diverse student population
Experience with learning communities or team teaching
Experience in curriculum development
Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery, including on-line instruction
Experience developing and using student-centered, active and experiential learning strategies
Experience integrating cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instruction
Experience assessing student academic achievement of campus-wide and classroom learning outcome
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Variable; Monday - Friday.
May include clinical hours.
Telework (Yes/No)
No
Application Procedure:
The required documents listed below must be included in your application to be considered for initial review. If not submitted, your application will be marked as incomplete:
Transcript : Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.
Current Resume: Resume must include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest: (Optional)
Internal Applicants
All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
External Applicants
Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State
Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@dctc.edu or hr@dctc.edu or at 651-423-8411.
If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact careers@minnstate.edu for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
About
Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.
DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both Dakota County Technical College (http://www.dctc.edu/support-services/military-veteran-services/) and Inver Hills Community College (http://www.inverhills.edu/about/beyond-the-yellow-ribbon-company/) are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.
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:
01-09-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
10-20-2025
Close Date:
11-07-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Julia Glenn
Posting Contact Email:
julia.glenn@inverhills.edu
