Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing – Psychiatric & Mental Health

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and  community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.  

Position Summary:

Goshen College invites applications for a part-time (10 month contract with teaching load in the Spring semester) Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing. Primary responsibilities include teaching in the specialty area of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Goshen College faculty serve on institution-wide committees, mentor and advise students, and participate in student recruitment for their respective program. Candidates must be interested in working closely with a diverse range of students, fellow faculty members, and admissions as part of a small, vibrant campus and community.

Essential Functions: (Core Job Responsibilities)

• Provide content expertise in the specialty area of Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing
  • Serve as content expert
  • Schedule clinical experiences in this specialty area- both in-patient and out-patient
  • Oversight of nursing student clinical experiences
• Prepare course syllabi and teach courses and evaluate student work, as assigned
  • Teach assigned courses using community-engaged learning practices
  • Review and revise course student learning outcomes to align with AACN Essentials for Nursing
  • Evaluate student learning in the clinical setting
• Actively coach, mentor and guide students through advising, professional development, and role acquisition
• Actively participate in departmental activities and committees
• Actively participates in college wide activities and committees as assigned or required

Supervisory Responsibility:

• May occasionally supervise senior nursing students in the role of teaching assistant
• May occasionally supervise or work in tandem with adjunct faculty who are assigned clinical groups to manage

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Doctorate in nursing preferred

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• CPR
• RN licenses required for the state of Indiana
• Additional certifications in this specialty area are a plus

Skills and Competencies:

Required:

• Excellent aptitude and ability in teaching and/or applied practice
• Collaborative and creative approach to working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and ability to work effectively with others in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Highly self-driven and resourceful
• Previous expertise in the field of Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing

Benefits

• Dental, vision, life, LTD insurance, and supplemental life
• Retirement plans
• Tuition discounts
• Free employee membership to Recreation/Fitness Center
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays and sick leave

See our website for additional benefit information.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully.

The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at goodofgoshen.com.

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the Faculty Application Form or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu.

Required:

• Complete the online Faculty Application Form

• Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of three professional references with contact information

• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts) and background check will be required prior to hire.

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795

Email:  hr@goshen.edu
Telephone: (574) 535-7111
Fax: (574) 535-7319