Adjunct Nursing AD Instructor

Position Information

Classification TitleAdjunctWorking TitleAdjunct Nursing AD InstructorHire TypeFacultyDivisionRiverland Community CollegeDepartmentAcademic AffairsUnitNursing, Health & WellnessLocationAustin, MinnesotaFLSAExemptFull/Part TimePart TimeFTEEmployment ConditionAdjunct Work ShiftWork Schedule/Hours/DaysDaytime hours per academic calendar schedule.

Posting DetailsRiverland Community College is accepting applications for an adjunct Nursing, AD Instructor. We are seeking instructors who are passionate about helping students succeed. We are committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Salary Minimum$600/per creditSalary Maximum$1400/per creditSalary TypePer CreditBargaining Unit/Plan210, MSCFJob DescriptionWe are seeking adjunct instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching who desire to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is on the Austin Campus. The instructor will be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format .

Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:

• Instructional planning and delivery;
• Teaching and facilitating student learning;
• Curriculum planning and development;
• Assessment of student performance;
• Classroom management;
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials;
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees

The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings, college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

Required QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Master’s degree with a major 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.

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 Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching experience;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work with a diverse student body including multilingual or multicultural and underserved populations.

Other RequirementsAboutRiverland Community College, recognized as one of Southern Minnesota’s 2021 Best Places to Work , provides a rewarding career that cultivates student growth through service, collaboration, innovation and respect.

Riverland Community College takes pride in offering student-centered education with small class sizes, personal instruction and hands-on learning. Our college serves approximately 9,000 students annually through credit and non-credit courses.

You will thrive in a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contributions, open communication and a commitment to employee satisfaction and engagement. All employees are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

With three campuses in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna, Riverland Community College graduates support the economic region in Southern Minnesota which consists of a variety of small to large employers in key industries such as healthcare, food manufacturing, agri-businesses, transportation and distribution sectors. A campus is within an hour’s drive to the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Mankato and has many recreational and lifestyle assets to offer.

With nearly 90 program options, students most often seek out Riverland for careers in healthcare, business, public safety, computer technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and transportation. In addition to the many technical and professional degrees offered, Riverland is a comprehensive college that awards certificates, diplomas, Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees and many Transfer Pathways that complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree that can seamlessly transfer to one of Minnesota State’s seven universities.

Riverland has seen a growth in enrollment over the past five years due to:

• a dedication to providing a high-quality affordable education.
• equity-minded leadership and academic teams who welcome all learners from ages 16 to 70 and recognizes their needs for life/college balance.
• flexible enrollment and delivery options for on campus, online, and blended/hybrid.
• numerous K-12, workforce, university, and industry partnerships and support.

Riverland Community College is dedicated to its employees, students and the region. Riverland Community College’s core values are cultivating student growth through service, collaboration, innovation and respect.

Our southern Minnesota region offers excellent public and parochial education systems, exciting and diverse recreational activities for all seasons and upscale communities to further enhance your qualify of life.

To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State, visit www.riverland.edu or www.minnstate.edu.

Benefits InfoPlease refer to the MSCF contract for benefit information for adjunct instructors. 

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberF099PNumber of Vacancies1Re-postingDesired Start Date01/09/2023Position End Date (if temporary)Open Date10/28/2022Close DateOpen Until FilledYesAccept ApplicationsYesSpecial Instructions SummaryPositions are open until filled. Please note the following materials will need to be uploaded and attached to the online application:

• Letter of interest/cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae (or resume);
• College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening).

Posting ContactDebbie Johnson, Human Resources Business PartnerEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please email hr@riverland.edu and indicate what assistance is needed.

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