Assistant Professor Mental Health

Employment Type: Full time

About the Role

The Associate Professor functions within the mission and strategic plan of Mount Carmel College of Nursing. The primary function of this position is the instruction of Mount Carmel College of Nursing students and all related activities. Teaching excellence is defined as instruction that fosters a positive teacher-student relationship; intellectually challenges the student; and demonstrates skillful techniques in the classroom, including the use of educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards, holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see.
• Meets population-specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures, and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence, or adverse outcomes.
• Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care (for patient care providers).
• Functions in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing OAC 4723-5-19 and OAC 4723-5-20 or other state regulations as amended.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for institutional diversity and cultural competence.
• Supervises, evaluates, and advises students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.
• Maintains student records.
• Facilitates a learning and caring environment which encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual student.
• Maintains communication and oversees the activities of Clinical Instructors/Preceptors regarding course curriculum and student evaluation, if applicable.
• Responsible for the development, assessment, and revision of program curriculum in collaboration with other faculty and academic leadership.
• Participates in professional activities, programs, and professional organizations.
• Maintains records according to college policies and processes ensuring adherence to FERPA and confidentiality standards.
• Participates in scholarly activities, either individually or collaboratively.
• Participates in peer review.
• Participates in College and Faculty Assembly according to full-time/part-time employment status.
• Attends required College functions.
• Mentors new faculty.

Requirements

• Master’s level in Nursing, or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Mental Health.
• Completion of an approved registered nursing education program as defined in the Ohio Administrative Code.
• Must hold a current active, applicable, and unrestricted RN license in the state of Ohio.
• CPR certification (for nursing faculty).
• Ability to obtain and maintain compact licensure, if required for teaching, clinical oversight, student supervision, or other job-related responsibilities.
• Experience for at least two years in the practice of relevant field (e.g., nursing).
• Effective communication skills.
• Documented excellence in teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement.
• Active in professional and community organizations.
• Mental Health nursing faculty background.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.