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Working Title:
Undergraduate Nursing-Rochester (Asst/Assoc Professor)
Institution:
Winona State University
Classification Title:
State 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 - $188,620.00
Job Description
Teach undergraduate nursing courses in acute or ambulatory, transitional care, skills lab, simulation, and/or community practicum settings. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that would include but are not limited to acute and chronic care across the lifespan.
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) - $186,620; Commensurate with Rank, Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate or actively enrolled in a doctoral program in nursing or related field. Candidates currently enrolled in a doctoral program must have the degree completed by final day of the fiscal year (June 30th) in which they are hired.
Evidence of degree completion by final day of the fiscal year in which they are hired (6/30/2027).
A graduate degree in nursing from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission on Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited program or an international equivalent.
For international applicants all qualifications will need to be verified by a United States accrediting body e.g., Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International, Inc.)
Licensed as a Registered Nurse with current registration or eligible for licensure in MN and WI.
Must meet background study requirements according to Minnesota statutes.
A minimum of 3 years nursing experience in one or more care settings, e.g., inpatient, ambulatory, transitional care, and/or community settings.
Ability to meet Minnesota State and clinical partner agency requirements, including Health Care Provider CPR certification and up-to-date immunizations, including influenza.
Ability to push, pull and lift 25 pounds; move up to 50 pounds of weight; use upper/lower body strength; or have a reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching is required.
Official academic transcripts are required.
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.
Skills/ability to design, integrate and enhance technology in learning, online teaching, hybrid, blended courses.
Graduate level courses in curriculum and instruction and educational testing and measurement or Certification for Nurse Educators by the National League for Nursing.
Experience teaching, coaching, and advising baccalaureate nursing students.
A breadth of nursing experiences with a range of patient populations.
Ability to collaborate with others to contribute to a culture of teamwork.
Passionate about the field of nursing; including teaching, care of others, and professionalism.
Flexibility to respond to a changing work environment by leading and innovating.
Simulation experience in varied form.
Nursing experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Medical-surgical nursing experience
Community health/population health nursing experience
Experience within ambulatory/primary care/outpatient nursing care settings
Pediatric/adolescent/family care in nursing experience
Maternal/child/family health nursing experience
Mental health in nursing experience
Experience within nursing leadership
Research in nursing experience
Other Requirements
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. 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
Posting Information:
Application Deadline: Review begins March 31, 2026
Appointment Date: August 17, 2026
Primary Location: Rochester, MN
Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track
Telework (Yes/No) No
About the Department
The Department of Undergraduate Nursing (DUN) faculty are an innovative, energizing group of nurses that are consistently looking for unique and pioneering methods of educating our future nurses. The DUN has a pre-licensure program and a baccalaureate completion program that offer a solid, broad-based nursing perspective, technology-enhanced, and society-focused curricula. DUN uses simulation that offers enhanced student preparation for the nursing profession. The learning environment encourages intercollegiate collaboration, enhancement of teaching skills, innovative use of technology and professional scholarship opportunities.
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.
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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:
08-17-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
03-09-2026
Close Date:
04-01-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Robin M Delong
Posting Contact Email:
rdelong@winona.edu
