Nursing Jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description

Job Description

The Augustana University Nursing Program invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor. A research doctorate in nursing or related discipline is preferred, as is advanced practice certification as an adult-gero clinical nurse specialist or adult-gero acute care nurse practitioner, or experience in mental health. Support for research and completion of the research doctorate is available for eligible candidates. All eligible candidates will be considered.

Duties : Successful applicants will demonstrate strong commitment to student-centered teaching excellence in an expanding nursing program within the context of the liberal arts. The learning environment offers state-of-the art active learning classrooms and high-fidelity simulation laboratories. Opportunity exists to shape new educational programming at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as the research core in nursing. Courses to be taught are dependent on specialization and interests of the successful applicant.

Augustana’s progressive nursing program is recognized for the excellence of its graduates and for its experienced, creative, and engaging faculty. The Nursing Program has a traditional baccalaureate program, an accelerated baccalaureate program, and a master’s program with adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist and acute care nurse practitioner tracks. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research and collaboration with colleagues in health and life sciences, as well as in social science and the humanities. International study and exchange opportunities for students and faculty are a distinguishing feature of AU’s educational programming. The Nursing Program celebrates over 80 years of excellence in nursing education with a first-time NCLEX pass rate of 95-100% for several years.

Qualifications : Earned research doctorate preferred, along with graduate level preparation and practice experience in a clinical specialty, teaching excellence, and a habit of scholarly productivity. Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure : Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit application documents in one pdf. file to our career center portal. Please include a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references electronically. Official website : www.augie.edu. Contact Search Committee Chair with questions : Dr. Lynn White, [email protected], 605.274.5336. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to [email protected].

Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD is a selective, residential University with approximately 1800 students, including a rapidly growing number of graduate and international students. Augustana values diverse perspectives and experiences, and strives to maintain an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for all faculty, staff and students. Our location provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls is a dynamic, growing city (metro area of 230,000), and a major medical, retail, and financial center. Augustana, as a member of the ELCA consortium of colleges and universities, upholds the Lutheran tradition of excellence in education, and welcomes students and faculty of all faiths.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.