Nursing Faculty - Mental Health

Mount Aloysius College, recognized by ModernThink as a “2022 Great College to Work For,” seeks highly qualified nurse educators with behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience to join our team of nursing faculty beginning Fall 2023.

About Mount Aloysius College
Located in historic and scenic Cresson, Pennsylvania, Mount Aloysius College is a private, comprehensive and coeducational institution that combines a strong foundation in liberal arts, small class sizes and significant opportunities for personal and professional development.

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.  To learn more about our nursing program and the Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship, please follow the links below:

https://www.mtaloy.edu/academics/majors-programs/nursing-program-overview/

https://www.mtaloy.edu/futureheroes/

Current Opening
The open faculty position offers a regular, full-time appointment with primary teaching obligations during the core academic year from August – May.  The successful candidate is responsible for a workload of 24 credit hours or equivalent; will teach undergraduate theory and clinical courses, typically in behavioral/psychiatric health nursing practice; and develop curricula while also assessing learning outcomes.  

The College Administration plans for a robust, in-person, experience for students.  To support this goal, faculty are expected to have a regular presence on campus to engage with students both inside and outside the classroom and to participate in meetings/committee work, advising, college events and other activities. 

Mount Aloysius College offers a generous benefits package for full-time employees including but not limited to: medical/health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; Retirement plan match; tuition remission; and an employee assistance program, among others.  

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 behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience and a demonstrated ability to perform at a high level is required. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  All applicants must submit a resume with accompanying cover letter and three professional references via Mount Aloysius College website at http://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities/.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519.

Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)