Minnstate

Nursing, A D Community College Faculty

$51k - $95k | Brooklyn Park

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Working Title:

Institution:

North Hennepin Community College

Classification Title:

Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

Brooklyn Park

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

North Hennepin Community College is seeking applications for unlimited full-time Nursing instructors within the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. NHCC is committed to excellence in teaching and learning as we educate the next generation of nurses. Faculty members collaborate in delivering nursing courses to prepare students to complete their Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and to take the national nursing licensure exam, NCLEX-RN.

Instructor Responsibilities:

Teach lecture, lab, or clinical course(s) to a diverse student population using innovative and engaging active learning strategies.
Develop and/or edit instructional materials.
Assessment of student performance by multiple methods.
instructional lab/equipment when assigned to lab courses.
Utilize campus technology to maintain professional skills & connect with faculty, staff & students.
Collaborate with colleagues and students to promote success in the Nursing Program.
Actively participate in department meetings.

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the bargaining unit agreement. Entry-level range is $51,303 - $94,542 for a nine-month academic year, plus excellent benefits.

Full-time, unlimited faculty work 171 days during a nine-month academic year and receive excellent benefits, including health insurance (95% employer paid single premium or 90% employer paid family premium); life insurance; optional dental, short-and long-term disability and long-term care insurance; paid personal and sick leave; defined benefits and defined contribution (401(a) retirement plans); tuition waiver for employees and dependents; and optional 457 and 403(b) retirement savings plans.

Under the collective bargaining agreement with the Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF), new faculty to the system receive a salary placement based on education and related experience after accepting a job offer. The maximum salary at hire is $94,542 per academic year, depending on education and experience. For the most current information on Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF), please visit: https://www.mscfmn.org/about

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.
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

Masters, DNP or Ph.D. in Nursing.
Experience teaching college level nursing including theory, lab, and clinical.
Proven commitment to student success and program completion
Experience with learner outcomes assessment and evaluation.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and evidence of a strong and clear understanding and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community colleges and their students, faculty, staff, administrators, and communities they serve.
Working knowledge of instructional techniques and delivery methods such as online education, learning management systems (D2L Brightspace), digital technology, etc.
Collaborative team player who is dedicated to student success and the success of Nursing Program
Experience serving diverse and historically under-served populations.
Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Other Requirements

Current and former employees must be in good standing with North Hennepin Community College to be considered for the position.
To be qualified for this position, you must meet all minimum qualifications.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment. North Hennepin Community College does not sponsor visas.

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online applications:

Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position.
Teaching Philosophy Statement (no more than two (2) pages)
Current curriculum vita or resume.
Transcripts: valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. We are unable to accept copy-and-paste Word documents containing a list of courses/grades or DARS reports.
If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
Applicants with degrees from non-U.S. educational institutions or programs will need to submit a foreign credentials evaluation (FCE) as a condition of hire.

About

North Hennepin Community College serves approximately 10,000 students and is located in the urban community of Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. NHCC is one of the most diverse colleges in Minnesota with over 50% of our students coming from communities of color. The college offers dozens of two-year degrees and certificate programs, many of which lead to baccalaureate programs.

Our campus community demonstrates a strong commitment to our mission: engaging students, changing lives. We are focused on creating opportunities for our students to reach their academic goals, to succeed in their chosen professions, and to make a difference in the world. To accomplish this mission, North Hennepin strives to hire employees who are committed to diversity, inclusiveness, trust, and integrity – with an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our students. North Hennepin fosters inclusiveness through collaboration among our diverse community of scholars, and believes differing perspectives, experiences, and cultures enrich our community. Working together, we strive to deliver the best educational experience for our students. Furthermore, North Hennepin Community College is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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:

04-03-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

03-02-2026

Close Date:

04-03-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Michelle Lynn Kiffmeyer

Posting Contact Email:

michelle.kiffmeyer@nhcc.edu