Practical Nursing Faculty

Rochester Community and Technical College invites applications for a full-time, one-year fixed-term Practical Nursing Instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year.

This is an opportunity to step into a meaningful role shaping the next generation of nurses. We are seeking a passionate nursing professional who is ready to share their knowledge, mentor students, and make a lasting impact-while enjoying a more balanced and predictable schedule than traditional clinical roles.

At RCTC, you'll join a collaborative, student-centered environment where faculty are supported, valued, and encouraged to bring real-world experience into the classroom. Whether you are an experienced educator or a clinician considering a transition into teaching, we welcome candidates who are committed to excellence, innovation, and student success.

For optimal consideration apply by 2026-06-30. This position starts August 18th, 2026.

Duties Include:

Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member's work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of the overall work assignment. A faculty member's work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities.

• Participate in department and college curriculum development.
• Deliver classroom, lab, and clinical instruction.
• Conduct classroom assessment and evaluation activities.
• Participate in committee assignments and college-wide initiatives.
• Participate in department accreditation and review.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Advocate on behalf of students, program, and college.

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 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 Qualification

• Master's degree in Nursing Education.
• A diverse clinical background.
• Experience using: 1) contemporary teaching and learning techniques; and 2) a variety of delivery methods, including but not limited to simulation, laboratory and clinical instruction and evaluation.
• Previous teaching experience in nursing education.