KVCC Nursing Faculty (Full-Time)

Title: KVCC Nursing Faculty (Full-time): Behavioral Health (Psychiatric) Nursing Specialist and Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level: Salary and benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the Maine Community College System Trustees and the MEA Faculty Unit. Salary Range ($42,767.86-$54,177.05).  Benefits include: Retirement choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) or Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) - in lieu of Social Security; full employee health/dental insurance and approximately 60% of cost for dependent coverage; life insurance paid by the MCCS; Vacation 20 days/year; Personal 2 days/year; Sick 12 days/year; and 13 paid holidays.

Responsibilities:

The nursing faculty responsibilities include teaching assigned didactic lectures, lab, and clinical rotations in behavioral health (psychiatric) and medical-surgical nursing. Other responsibilities include the coordination of outpatient behavioral health experiences and simulation instruction.  Nursing faculty members participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and other activities pertinent to program accreditation. Faculty serve as advisors to nursing students and are active members of assigned College committees.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Nursing, and an unencumbered Maine RN license
• 3–5 years of experience in the practice of behavioral health (psychiatric) nursing and medical surgical nursing
• Teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative work style are essential
• Must meet clinical facility immunization requirements

Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Statewide Locations
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Application Procedures:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, please visit the KVCC Employment Opportunities Website, select the desired position, and select “Apply.” Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume and official transcript.

Kennebec Valley Community College is a Recovery Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Jody Leary, Executive Assistant to the President, jleary@mainecc.edu or 207-453-5129.  TTY dial Maine Relay 711.