Monroe Community College

Position Title: Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Medical - Surgical Nursing - Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full Time Posted On: Tue Jun 9 2026 Job Description:

Function of Position:

This is a 10-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position within the Nursing Department. Tenure-track faculty teach classes; develop new educational materials; assist with curriculum development, review, and assessment; perform professional duties; and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings, committee work, and commencement. Tenure-track faculty report to the Nursing department chairperson. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term; all tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and will be assigned to the Brighton Campus. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
• Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning
• Advises students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelines
• Assists the department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement
• Assists the department with student retention and completion initiatives
• Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design
• Attends department meetings as a contributing member
• Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Assists the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation
• Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects
• Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multitask
• Maintains a collegial relationship with clinical staff and meets all requirements of the clinical facility.
• Maintains currency in nursing practice and education pedagogy
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution OR earned Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution and actively pursuing a Master's degree or higher in nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Ability to teach courses within the department
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to associate degree nursing education
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses
• Current unencumbered New York State licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Two years of recent clinical experience in Medical-Surgical nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent classroom, conference, and/or clinical teaching experience
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
• Experience with computerized student record management
• Experience with chairing a professional committee
• Experience with professional accreditation
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has a range of $60,060 to $77,952 and is based on these mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based on business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

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