The Department of Nursing at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Nursing at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach the nursing care of children and one additional nursing specialty, utilizing simulation and active learning strategies. The candidate will have demonstrated teaching excellence and nursing practice in the above areas as well as a demonstrated ability to contribute to both department and college-wide antiracism, equity and inclusion work. The research agenda of the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to advancing the nursing profession.

Qualifications

Completion of a terminal degree in nursing or related field (DNP, EdD or PhD) or within one year of completion.

About the Department

Come and be part of a growing nursing program with a committed and passionate team of nurse educators who collaborate to consistently deliver high quality education and prepare successful graduates, most of whom go on to graduate schools and become leaders in nursing. The instructors are committed to incorporating innovative teaching methods that emphasize active learning strategies that encourage students to participate, collaborate, and engage in hands-on-learning. For more information about the department, visit wp.stolaf.edu/nursing/.

Diversity

At St. Olaf, we are committed to equity and inclusion. We strive to be a campus of welcome where students, faculty, and staff thrive by bringing their full humanity-gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic class, disability, religion, spirituality, and age-to the Hill each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity, transparency, trust, cooperation, consensus, respect, and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening, cultivating a growth mindset, respecting those with different views, being informed by data, and understanding that the work is ongoing, collaborative, organic, and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion website to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

How to Apply

A complete application includes the following:

References: Provide contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship.

Supporting Documents and URLS:

* Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this particular position * Curriculum vitae * Diversity statement (500 word limit): Describe how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at our college through your teaching, research, and/or service. Include examples of your contributions when possible. * Graduate transcripts (unofficial) * Teaching Statement: Include how you engage diverse learners in a classroom, incorporate active learning strategies, and utilize holistic approaches in assessment of student performance. * Professional Statement: Describe your envisioned research program including the potential for external funding, publication and undergraduate involvement.

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by that date will receive fullest consideration. Finalist interviews are expected in November. Questions about the position, department, or College may be directed to Dr. Susan Huehn, Search Committee Chair, at tt2025nursing@stolaf.edu.