Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Mental Health Nursing

La Roche University is seeking qualified candidates for an Adjunct Clinical Instructor position in Mental Health Nursing for our innovative Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) program—the first such program in Pennsylvania.

La Roche University continues to enhance and expand its health programs while embracing its Catholic identity and welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. We foster global citizenship and create a community of scholars dedicated to promoting justice and peace in our constantly changing global society.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct, manage, and evaluate student learning during mental health clinical experiences at local healthcare facilities and the University’s Clinical Simulation Center
• Facilitate the development of therapeutic communication, psychiatric assessment skills, and clinical reasoning in various mental health settings
• Guide students in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals with mental health conditions
• Assist students in integrating psychiatric-mental health theory with clinical practice, specific to course learning outcomes
• Collaborate with course instructors on student learning activities, progress, and concerns
• Support students in developing cultural competence and reducing stigma in mental health care

Education/Qualifications:

• Current Pennsylvania RN license and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
• Minimum of 2 years psychiatric/mental health nursing experience required
• Clinical teaching experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with mental health simulation scenarios a plus

Candidates must pass background clearances and submit official transcripts prior to the issuance of a contract. Review of applicants will begin immediately; position open until filled.

Applicants must reside and work from one of the following states: PA, WV, VA, DE, NJ, MD, FL; or DC. Applicants who reside in OH must work on site at our PA campus.

Qualified applicants can complete an online application. Your application will not be considered unless you include a letter of interest, resume/CV, and a list of professional references.

This is considered an adjunct faculty position. Adjunct faculty are hired for specific teaching assignments and contracts are distributed on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of future contracts. Applicants for this position must have current legal authorization to work in the United States. La Roche University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

How to Apply

You must submit a separate online application for each position that you want to apply for. The positions listed on this site are those currently available at the University. The information listed for each position is all that is available at this time. There is no further need to contact the Human Resources Department.

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Employment Policy

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

This policy provides for equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, compensation, training and development, employee benefits, layoff, discharge and general working conditions.

This policy is administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state statutes. La Roche University does not take action against an employee because he or she has opposed a practice made unlawful under federal or state law or has filed charges, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or lawsuit pursuant to those statutes.

All employees are expected to implement and abide by La Roche’s policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment within their assigned work areas. Any violation of this policy by an employee of La Roche University may result in disciplinary action, including, when appropriate, discharge.

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer is assigned the overall responsibility for effective administration of this program throughout La Roche University. Individuals who believe that they may have experienced illegal discrimination should immediately report their complaint to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer.