Position Information

Position Title Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Professor

Position Category Faculty

Position Status 10 Month

FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary $67,953

Department Nursing

Working Hours Varies

General Description

Are you an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in Psychiatric Nursing? SUNY Niagara invites you to make a meaningful impact by teaching future nursing professionals enrolled in our LPN Certificate and RN AAS programs. This role is ideal for an RN with a passion for mental health who wants to shape the next generation of psychiatric care providers.

As a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Professor, you will teach core psychiatric content and practices, providing students with essential skills to care for individuals with mental health conditions. Your work will include classroom instruction, clinical supervision, and lab-based learning experiences to fully prepare students for this crucial area of healthcare. This position will also be responsible for student advisement, and participation in divisional and college activities. Teaching assignments are primarily during the day, with some evening and weekend opportunities.

The base salary of $67,953 per year equates to $59.92 per hour given the 162-day professional obligation of the position. In addition to the base salary, there are many ways to increase the salary further by teaching overload, teaching summer courses, doing special assignments etc. The average salary in this position with overloads and other assignments is $73,000. There is a tenure track pathway for promotion to higher level salaries of Associate Professor and Professor.

The successful candidate will only be required to work 162 days per academic year (August – May) and will be provided with a winter break from mid-December to early January, and a Spring Break for one week in mid-March.

Selected candidates may be eligible to receive fully paid tuition scholarship to earn a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education.

SUNY Niagara also provides phenomenal benefits. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits to view our benefits offerings. Our exceptional work environment fosters growth and personal fulfillment. As an employee, you can expect:

Work-Life Balance: When employees can balance their work and personal lives, they are happier, more productive, and better positioned to support our students. Enjoy a balanced schedule with 162 workdays per year (August to May), winter and spring breaks.

Professional Growth: SUNY Niagara cares about employees’ professional advancement and development. You will have access to ongoing training, programs, and workshops. We support career growth and encourage employees to pursue further education.

Welcoming Culture: SUNY Niagara values the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice as they create a sense of belonging for our students and employees. We foster a collaborative culture that respects and appreciates different perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds which contribute to the richness of our institution. We believe that our diverse, inclusive community enriches the experiences of students and employees alike.

Meaningful Work: At SUNY Niagara, your work will directly impact the lives of our students and the region we serve. Our college is for all who are passionate about teaching and focused on supporting students. Our small class sizes facilitate engagement. You will shape students’ futures, prepare them for successful careers, and empower them to contribute to society. Your dedication and expertise will propel students to achieve their educational goals.

Become part of an institution that values employees, positively impacts students’ lives, and invests in its community.

Typical Work Activities

• Teach and advise students in the Nursing program

• Clinical setting teaching

• Recruit and retain students in the Nursing program

• Actively participate as a member of a committee, representing the Nursing and Allied Health division

• Attend and participate in division meetings

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Essential Functions

Ability to navigate relationships with a diverse population, Ability to work with, and teach a diverse student population. Ability to advise students for classes, transfer options and career advice in the field. Ability to be an active member in the division and serve on committees representing the division. Ability to speak in front of groups of people. Must be able to effectively communicate with students, co-workers, supervisors and the campus community. Must be able to develop, prepare and present information. Must able to operate computers. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and enrolled in a Master’s of Science in Nursing program.

• Proof that one has completed all requirements for a Master’s of Science with a major in Nursing within 18 months of starting the position

• Current Registered Nurse license;

• Nursing clinical experience or teaching experience in nursing within the last 5 years

  Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Nursing

• Classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience in a nursing program in a community college

• Teaching or clinical experience in a technology-enhanced classroom

• Experience using a course management system such as Brightspace

  License(s)/Certifications

  About SUNY Niagara

  SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

  SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

  SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

  SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F221P

Open Date 11/14/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's of Science with a major in Nursing and enrolled in a MS Nursing program or have a Masters of Science with a major in Nursing?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a current NYS Registered Nurse License?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Nursing clinical or teaching experience in nursing within the last 5 years?

• Yes

• No

  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Transcripts

• Certifications/Licenses

  Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

• Transcript 2

• Transcript 3