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Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Monroe Comm

Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY, United States


Monroe Community College

Position Title: Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing - Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY

Category: Faculty

Posted On: Fri Jan 16 2026

Job Description:

Function of Position: Tenure-track faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Nursing Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and will be assigned to the Brighton Campus. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge

Teaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College

Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract

Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement

Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines

Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment

Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner

Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning

Advises students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelines

Assists the department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement

Assists the department with student retention and completion initiatives. Assists with the development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review

Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning

Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design

Attends department meetings as a contributing member

Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees

Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development

Assists the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation

Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects

Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multitask

Selects clinical assignments for students.

Maintains a collegial relationship with clinical staff and meets all requirements of the clinical facility.

Maintains currency in nursing practice and education pedagogy

Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location

MCC Expectations:

Adheres to the College Code of Conduct

Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment

Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College

Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college

Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students

Qualifications

Earned a master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution

Earned a Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution and are enrolled a

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