Practical Nursing Instructor
MSCF FACULTY JOB POSTING
POSITION: Practical Nursing Faculty (PCN 00750680)
STARTING DATE: Approximately August 17, 2026
APPOINTMENT: Full-Time Unlimited
TELEWORK: No
SALARY RANGE: $47,185 - $71,893 (2024-2025 contract, revisions forthcoming with the
2025-2027 contract has been ratified)
DEADLINE: To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by 11:59pm May 1, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position serves as a Nursing Instructor, responsible for instructing and facilitating nursing courses in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The role emphasizes curriculum development, assessment of student performance, and student advising and retention to support academic success. The instructor demonstrates strong interpersonal and teamwork skills while collaborating with healthcare and industry partners to ensure relevant and high-quality educational experiences. Responsibilities include participation in accreditation processes and college promotional and student success activities, as well as maintaining current professional skills, nursing practice, and required credentials. Through these efforts, the position contributes to an engaging, experiential learning environment that prepares students for contemporary nursing practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
Education Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing if the graduate degree is not in Nursing.
- A nursing program director must hold a graduate degree 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.
- As a registered nurse at the professional level, experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected student and faculty outcomes; including experiential preparation in the areas the faculty will teach.
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 unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) with current registration in Minnesota.
- Other Requirement: Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Recent experience in medical-surgical and OB/MCH/Peds
- Nursing simulation experience
- Experience in teaching or training in nursing
- Broad spectrum of nursing experience
- Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
- Demonstrated computer software proficiency
- Commitment to excellence in working with students
How is Faculty Salary Determined?
Per the MSCF contract, each new faculty member’s education and experience will determine how they are credentialed and where they are placed on the salary schedule. The Campus HR office is not able to guarantee an annual salary for faculty, therefore, when a new faculty accepts the job offer, they do so understanding that, initially, they will be placed at the minimum salary for that position. After a new faculty is hired, they have the opportunity to submit their education and verified work experience forms through their online employee profile, which is then received by the System Office, who makes the determination of their salary. To view the steps limits, definition of columns, and salary schedules for faculty, you will reference the MSCF contract, Chapter 13 – Wages. Understand that each new faculty, no matter their education or experience, needs to abide by the Initial Salary Placement rules that prevent them from exceeding a certain pay step in each column on the salary schedule.
About Our College
Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,700 students each year, and has been ranked the #1 Community College in Minnesota every year since 2019. ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With among the highest graduation rate in the country, a 99% job placement rate, and several online programs ranked in the top 20 nationwide, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.
The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big.
Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will
