Nursing Faculty - Medical-Surgical (FT)

About Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.

About The School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Offers a real-world experience for nursing students on site at Mount Aloysius College. Our facilities include a four-room simulation nursing unit, interactive manikins and realistic hospital systems (including a state-of-the-art anatomage table). Built-in observation units, modern study and lounge areas create inviting study spaces for students and support a personalized learning experience for each student. Additionally, we are thrilled to offer an unprecedented opportunity for future nurses through the Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship, in partnership with UPMC Altoona, Bedford & Somerset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a workload of 24 credit hours or equivalent per academic year
• Teach undergraduate theory and clinical courses, typically in fundamentals, adult health, geriatric, and medical/surgical topics
• Develop curricula while also assessing learning outcomes
• Have a regular presence on campus to engage with students both inside and outside the classroom
• Participate in meetings/committee work, advising, college events and other activities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN) required
• Doctorate preferred (PhD, DNP, EdD) earned or in final semester/ABD with pending graduation date
• Prior classroom and clinical teaching experience at the collegiate level strongly preferred
• Valid, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse in Pennsylvania required
• Minimum 3-4 years medical-surgical nursing experience and a demonstrated ability to perform at a high level is required
• This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application

Benefits

• Medical/health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan match
• Tuition remission
• Employee assistance program