Maine College of Health Professions is seeking a Nursing Faculty to support the Nursing Faculty team.

Maine College of Health Professions is a private, not-for-profit institution of higher education that is home to Maine’s first nursing and medical imaging programs. 

Maine College of Health Professions enriches lives through providing exceptional education in health professions, supporting student success, and inspiring lifelong learning. We emphasize interpersonal, interprofessional, and community collaboration, and we prioritize excellence in patient care, student learning, and scholarship.

The Nursing Instructor will teach in MCHP’s Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and RN to BSN degree programs and provide exemplary student support. This faculty position is expected to use a variety of teaching modalities (online, face-to-face, and hybrid) in a variety of settings (didactic and clinical), have experience and comfort with academic technology, and be willing to actively engage in innovation. The Instructor is tasked with creating effective student learning experiences that support student success.

Essential Duties:

• Teach nursing courses – didactic and clinical
• Select learning experiences and guide students in achieving desired outcomes
• Participate in the evaluation process of students in achieving desired outcomes
• Advise students • Participate in curriculum development
• Actively engage in activities that advance the mission and goals of the College
• Maintain clinical and academic expertise
• Comply with requirements and policies delineated in the MCHP faculty handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
• A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited university or college
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Maine or documentation of pursuit of a license to
practice in Maine
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS certification
• Two (2) or more years of experience in the practice of professional nursing, preferably in the clinical
area in which student clinical laboratory experiences will occur
• Willingness to work according to a flexible schedule (nights and weekends may be required)
• Previous teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate nursing program
Preferred Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree
• Experience in course design, instructional delivery, and the elements of effective teaching and learning
• Familiarity with Quality Matters

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of curriculum development and planning
• Knowledge of educational technology
• Knowledge and understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse academic, socio-economic,
ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Skills in effectively managing classes, including planning and student performance assessment
• Skills in communicating well, both orally and in writing
• Skills in effectively engaging critical thinking
• Skills in strategic thinking
• Ability to apply learning theory in the classroom
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform a variety of tasks under pressure
• Ability to be self-motivated, self-directed, and work independently
• Ability to adhere to principles of trust, integrity, teamwork, and positive collaboration
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team

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