Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Clinical Faculty, Nursing (QE8894) Posting Number F01889P Department USD-Nursing Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text
The Department of Nursing at the University of South Dakota (USD) is seeking applications for a full-time clinical nursing faculty member at the Sioux Falls campus.
This is a 9-month, full-time position that provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education and development of future nurses in a supportive and dynamic academic environment. The faculty member will be responsible for providing clinical instruction predominantly in direct patient care clinical, simulation and lab setting for pre-licensure students. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Date 05/29/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 06/28/2026 Advertised Salary Salary and faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Work Hours
Primarily 8-5 but with occasional nights or weekends as needed.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations
USD Nursing is one of ten programs within the USD School of Health Sciences, offering a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree in Vermillion and Sioux Falls, and an RN-BSN program, a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, and an online MSN and DNP programs. The School of Health Sciences and the USD/Sanford School of Medicine comprise the Division of Health Affairs. The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive liberal arts state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
Contact Information
Michelle Knuppe, MSN, RN
Sioux Falls Site Director & Clinical Experiences Director
michelle.knuppe@usd.edu
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Other, Protective Clothing, Respirator, Surgical Mask If other protection is used please identify
As needed for clinical, lab, office and classroom settings.
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
As needed for clinical, lab, office and classroom settings.
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Electrical Current, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Radiation, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Vaccination required due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Working Around Machinery Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
As needed for clinical, lab, office and classroom settings.
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents