Adjunct Faculty - Department of Nursing

The Nursing Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for the spring semester that begins on February 1, 2021.

St. Catherine University nursing faculty educate students to develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism they will need to be compassionate and successful nurses and leaders. Our nursing programs and curricula are delivered in an environment that embraces multicultural and social justice perspectives, relationships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the liberal arts. Our BSN program integrates holistic nursing theory and modalities, and is endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. We offer nursing degrees at every level and we offer a broad array of courses including clinical experiences. We search for excellent nurse educators in a variety of learning formats and with experience in different specializations.

Specific specialization needs we have identified for spring include:

• Public Health in our graduate program
• Leadership in our graduate program
• OB/ GYN in our graduate program
• Long-term Care in our College for Women
• Adult Med-Surg in all pre-licensure programs

We are searching for nurses to contribute to lab, clinical, and didactic/theory components of course instruction. Available positions include evening, weekend, and weekday opportunities. Most positions require in-person instruction. Join us and give back to the nursing profession while impacting better health outcomes!

Responsibilities include all of the following:

• Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with students as an educator and mentor.
• Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance.
• Collaborate with a small group of faculty to deliver high-quality instruction.
• Deliver content in online, in-person and/or hybrid formats.

And one or more of the following:

• Supervise students at clinicals.
• Lead and instruct students in labs and/or simulations.
• Teach at either the undergraduate and/or graduate degree level to traditional or adult students.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for both women and men. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing for clinical and lab instruction opportunities.
• Licensed and unencumbered registered nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Two years of direct or indirect practice experience in an area of specialization.
• For didactic/ theory instruction positions, a graduate degree in nursing or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic preparation and teaching experience in nursing education.
• Teaching experience in online and/or in-person formats.
• Advanced computer skills including course management systems.
• Experience in electronic health records and online meeting systems.

St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Consistent with the University's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.

EEO Statement

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at or .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace/Tobacco-Free Campuses

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: