Teaching Professor, School of Nursing

OVERVIEW

The Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing (SON) in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applicants for a 12-month teaching professor position. We seek applicants who are committed to teaching excellence, both within a traditional BSN and accelerated pre-licensure MSN program.

The appointment will begin in fall 2026, and the search committee welcomes applicants with expertise in teaching a range of nursing courses. Current needs prioritize subject matter expertise in pathophysiology, pharmacology, acute and chronic care, and health assessment. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a teaching load equivalent to instructing eight courses over 12 months, primarily undergrad courses and secondarily, the pre-licensure MSN program, with other job duties that include student advising and other service activities. We are seeking outstanding candidates who are dedicated to innovative and inclusive undergraduate teaching and contributing to the sense of community and support among students, staff, and faculty.

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university with 9,000 students and 450 full-time faculty. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with 150+ undergraduate majors/minors and 55 graduate programs. In 2019, the Morrison Family College of Health became the newest addition to the institution’s eight schools and colleges. The college is comprised of several departments and schools, including the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing, which was established in 2021. The School of Nursing engages in innovative teaching, research, service, and community-based initiatives intended to promote both public/community and population health. Health equity -- or the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to be healthy -- is central to all our work. As such, faculty and staff strive to create inclusive learning spaces that embrace the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and worldviews of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. The Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing prepares highly skilled professional nurses who are culturally responsive, practice clinical excellence with ingenuity, and proactively improve whole-person healing to advance health equity and social justice. Health equity and the reduction of disparities that lead to differential health outcomes for marginalized populations is central to our work. We aim to produce culturally responsive practitioners who provide compassionate, whole-person care that promotes human flourishing.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Salary & Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

Salary Range: $77,000 to $90,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent).
• Alternatively, a candidate with an EdD, PhD in an area unrelated to Nursing is acceptable if the candidate holds a bachelor's or master/s degree (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in Nursing.
• Must be eligible for RN licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• Evidence of at least two years teaching effectiveness in a higher education setting or as a clinical educator within an acute care setting.
• Minimum three years nursing practice experience

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience including evidence of teaching effectiveness and a brief summary of your pedagogical approach with attention to how you foster inclusion in the classroom

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a job‑specific cover letter detailing your interest in the position
• Complete the required voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self‑identification forms 

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Reference checks typically occur during the later stages of the search process
• finalists may be required to produce letters of reference

All application materials must be submitted online through the University of St. Thomas employment site.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the available positions are filled.

Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair (Dr. Annette Hines ([email protected]).