Assistant Professor of Nursing

Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Nursing

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty Full-time Exempt

DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing (Academic Affairs)

REPORTS TO: Director of School of Nursing / VP for Academic Affairs

POSTED: April 2026

The University of Sioux Falls is a private Christian University offering a positive collegial work environment and a strong benefit and compensation package. Benefits available but not limited to include health insurance employer HSA contributions and tuition remission in the full-time employee compensation package.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY and USF SCHOOL OF NURSING

The USF School of Nursing offers undergraduate programming through three program tracks all leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students and clinical partners alike continuously provide feedback that USF is a quality place to learn and grow. Through a focus on mutual support intentional shared governance and genuine love for the profession the School of Nursing unites to prepare the next generation of nursing professionals.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Sioux Falls is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (). Current data show that USF nursing students have the #1 pass rate on the NCLEX-RN in BSN programs in South Dakota among recent graduates and they are highly sought after in their field both locally and regionally.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The successful candidate for this full-time faculty position within the School of Nursing will demonstrate excellence in teaching a commitment to student mentorship and active engagement in scholarship and service. Faculty are expected to support the universitys mission by integrating Christian faith and learning promoting ethical nursing practice and preparing students for compassionate competent service in diverse healthcare settings. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the professional and spiritual development of future nurse leaders.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

COMMITMENT TO EFFECTIVE TEACHING. Faculty provide excellence in nursing education reflected in innovative student-centered teaching practices. Effective teaching in this role includes fostering critical thinking clinical judgment and professional integrity in a diverse student population.
- Faculty are expected to be versed in teaching courses on-ground online accelerated and traditional nursing programs.
- Teaching responsibilities include both classroom laboratory and clinical nursing.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Continuous learning and growth in nursing education clinical practice research and leadership are required. Faculty are expected to actively engage in scholarly activities and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and education through ongoing professional enrichment while demonstrating expertise in the content area.

SUPPORT OF INSTITUTIONAL MISSION. The successful candidate can articulate a commitment to upholding the universitys values vision and faith-based mission through teaching service scholarship and engagement with students faculty and staff.

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE. Participation in the life of the University through service on committees task forces student mentorship program development accreditation efforts among other activities is required.

INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS. Regular engagement with students is expected through teaching academic advising and participation in non-teaching nursing school activities such as the white coat ceremony nursing orientation and more in a manner that reflects the universitys faith-based mission demonstrating respect empathy integrity and a commitment to holistic student development.

GROWTH AND ASSESSMENT. Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the evaluation and continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness student learning outcomes and program quality through participation in accreditation work collaboration with new and existing nursing faculty and participation with other faculty in the development implementation and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.

COMPLIANCE WITH POLICES AND REGULATIONS. (USF AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES). Including but not limited to: Title IX NCAA NSIC Department of Ed SD Board of Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Clery Act FERPA the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission the Department of Labor and the DOJ

QUALIFICATIONS

Current RN license in the U.S. and eligible for licensure in South Dakota
Masters degree in Nursing
Demonstrated excellence in clinical experience
Teaching experience and classroom management (can be clinical or academic)
Demonstrated excellence in written oral and interpersonal communication
Commitment to Christian faith in a Christian liberal Arts higher education environment
Successfully pass a required background check

Preferred

Three or more years of experience in baccalaureate nursing education
Three or more years of experience in clinical nursing
Experience with the role of simulation in education
Doctorate completed or enrolled in a doctoral program in nursing or a similar field
Proficiency with online and on-ground teaching at the university level
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students of diverse backgrounds

APPLICATION

Please submit the following to be considered for the position:

Letter of intent/application letter
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Personal statement of Christian faith
Official transcripts of all graduate work
A minimum of three current letters of recommendation*

*Three letters of recommendation are required; however initial telephone/virtual interviews may be conducted without recommendations. Should the candidate move on to subsequent interviews letters of recommendation must be submitted to the USF Human Resources Department prior to the interview.

The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

POSITION: Assistant Professor of NursingCLASSIFICATION: Faculty Full-time ExemptDEPARTMENT: School of Nursing (Academic Affairs)REPORTS TO: Director of School of Nursing / VP for Academic AffairsPOSTED: April 2026The University of Sioux Falls is a private Christian University ...