Department of Nursing – Graduate Assistant

Educational Objectives

• Develop skills related to nursing program assessment and evaluation.
• Participate in the accreditation activities of the SMSU nursing programs.

Salary & Appointment

• Position appointed on an annual basis for August–May (academic year).
• Annual stipend of $8,000, paid on a biweekly basis, and a tuition waiver for SMSU graduate classes.
• The graduate assistant will work an average of 14 hours per week during the spring and fall semesters and possibly in the summer as arranged.

Qualifications

• Must have an unencumbered and current Registered Nurse license in Minnesota.
• Must be a full- or part-time student in the MSN Nurse Educator Program.
• Must meet all requirements for admission to the MSN Nurse Educator Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chair of Nursing and Nursing Directors with tasks related to program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• May work remotely via the internet to complete assigned work.
• Assist with and attend the Nursing Pinning Event/Ceremony.
• Participate in select Department and Program meetings.
• Meet with the Chair and Program Directors via Zoom as needed regarding program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation work.

Clientele

Chair, directors, faculty, and staff in nursing.

Supervision

Under the direction of the Chair and Director of the Department of Nursing.

Apply To

Dr. Nancyruth Leibold, Chair and Professor of Nursing
Nancyruth.Leibold@SMSU.edu

After August 8, 2023, please apply to Lindsay Rohlik, Acting Chair and Assistant Professor:
Lindsay.Rohlik@SMSU.edu

University & Community

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SMSU prioritizes excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching and advising, and close student-faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, is to provide access to university-level programs in liberal arts and professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region, reflected in its curricula, cultural programs, diverse staff and student body, and cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 14,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.