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Working Title:
Simulation Lab Instructor - Nursing AD
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
Classification: Unlimited, Full-time faculty
Salary Range: $51,303 to $71,893 (placement is dependent upon education and experience)
Position Start Date: Fall Semester: August 19th, 2026
This vacancy is posted online from December 8th, 2025 - January 4th at 11:59pm
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 THE POSITIONS AND THE NURSING PROGRAM AT NORMANDALE
The nursing program at Normandale Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the nursing faculty as a simulation lab instructor. The candidate hired for the position will join a dynamic and experienced team of academic nurses and provide instruction in the simulation lab. We champion the faculty development of and welcome applications from clinically experienced nurses new to the academic setting. Our program is a four-semester associate's program that:
prepares graduates for full participation as advocates and future leaders of the health care team, striving to reflect the communities they will serve.
collaborates with health care facilities and community organizations, owning a civic, ethical and professional responsibility to address health inequities and disparities.
educates students to use the best available evidence in making sound clinical judgments during the provision of safe, high quality, holistic nursing care across the lifespan and the health continuum.
supports nursing graduates to best serve diverse individuals, families and communities locally, nationally and globally through a strong focus on health promotion
values lifelong learning, reflective nursing practice and insights gained through self-analysis and self-care.
Our program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into this position will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Coordinate simulations to include selecting and/or creating appropriate scenarios with instructor input, student learning objectives, set-up of equipment, moulage, and assist instructor with debrief
Maintain simulation lab schedule for the nursing department
Maintain and update simulation lab in collaboration with the Dean including but not limited to identifying needed software; lab supply and upgrading equipment needs; troubleshooting issues with equipment/software.
Coordinate with simulation vendors, the Dean, and NCC IT for upgrades and repair of simulation mannequins or equipment.
Collaborate with faculty in the development, implementation, and integration of simulation activities for nursing students.
Collaborate with the Dean for maintaining inventory of needed equipment, organizing equipment, and ordering of supplies.
Conduct evaluation of effectiveness of simulation learning.
Maintain current knowledge in the field of simulation technology and learning theory.
Teach in an inclusive and equitable manner to a diverse group of learners
Maintain ongoing professional development activities that support the college mission, the discipline of nursing, and learner success
Actively engage in college service, department activities, and learner support
Participate in program review and accreditation efforts
Design and deliver instruction that incorporates technologies that advance learning
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
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
Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement
course construction (credit course)*
teaching/instructional methods (credit course)*
student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course)*
philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)**
Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
*These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)
** This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)
To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications. We encourage applicants to address their experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.
Official academic transcripts may be requested from those invited for an interview. Those who are invited to interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration as part of the interview.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and implementing simulations and managing a simulation lab
CHSE Certification or willing to obtain within 2 years
Past involvement with curriculum development in the academic, community, or clinical areas
Experience in learner assessment and evaluation
Evidence of professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to work with a diverse group of learners and diverse patient populations
Experience designing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized learners
Experience using multi-modal approaches and learner-centered pedagogy to meet the needs of first generation, immigrant, and low-income learners
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 learners from diverse backgrounds, 42% of whom are persons of color and nearly 25% of whom are first-generation college students. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow and learn and advance all the while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for learners to learn.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/mscf-contract.pdf) outlines many additional benefits provided.
For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/benefits/retirement_brochure.pdf) through MMB.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The college is committed to honoring human differences. We expect and foster tolerance of different values and ideas. We are committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
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, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at 952.358.8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
HOW TO APPLY
Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position
Upload (attach) current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Note: If selected for hire, official academic transcripts will be required.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
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:
08-19-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
12-08-2025
Close Date:
01-05-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Heather Nicole Nova
Posting Contact Email:
heather.nova@normandale.edu
