About the role

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Working Title:

Adjunct Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Instructor

Institution:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

218: Non-Unit

City:

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Seeking instructors for all of Southwest Minnesota

Job Description
Minnesota West Community and Technical College seeks an Adjunct Nursing Assistant Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to teaching, are committed to students, student learning, and student success. Candidates should be interested in participating in classroom research, outcomes-based assessment, quality improvement, and faculty development.

Salary Range:

$775 - $1650 per credit

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

Diploma or associate degree in nursing.

Occupational Experience Requirement

Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience of direct patient care, one year must be in long term care.

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 Qualification

Three years teaching experience working with a diverse student population.
Experience with D2L or other online Course Management System.
Understanding of the mission, vision and core values of a comprehensive two year college.
Experience in curriculum development.
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
Valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements

You must apply online and attach an electronic cover letter, resume, and copy of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday

About

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

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:

08-25-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-28-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Logan Schumacher

Posting Contact Email:

logan.schumacher@mnwest.edu

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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is a system of public colleges and universities in Minnesota, providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education to students.