What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing position at University of Scranton?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Faculty Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University
Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
(570) 941-6645
University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at
Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Scranton embraces diversity and inclusion through its mission, Jesuit identity, strategic plans, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity programs. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from diverse candidates. Please see our website at
All applicants are required to provide a statement that indicates their commitment to diversity and inclusion and how this informs their pedagogy.
Department Nursing Job Purpose
The University of Scranton Department of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Faculty Specialist position in the area of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing starting in August 2025. This is an in-person, on site position; regular on-campus presence is required. There are opportunities to teach in the undergraduate, graduate, and DNP programs; teaching and service are required. The Department of Nursing is strongly committed to excellence; the Department’s graduates are recognized for being ready to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, holistic, person-centered care at all levels and across many settings.
Essential Duties
Teaching
Service
Other responsibilities as outlined in the faculty contract and handbook
Additional Skills Required
Applicants must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Minimum Education Requirements
A master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing is required.
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements
Applicants must have 3-5 years of recent professional nursing practice experience in area(s) of teaching responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience 3 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule N/A Rank Faculty Specialist Tenure Non-Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F00529P Open Date 12/12/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by March 1, 2025 will be given priority consideration. Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, statement of support for the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University of Scranton, and contact information for 3 references.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title Faculty Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University
Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
(570) 941-6645
University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at
Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Scranton embraces diversity and inclusion through its mission, Jesuit identity, strategic plans, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity programs. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from diverse candidates. Please see our website at
All applicants are required to provide a statement that indicates their commitment to diversity and inclusion and how this informs their pedagogy.
Department Nursing Job Purpose
The University of Scranton Department of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Faculty Specialist position in the area of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing starting in August 2025. This is an in-person, on site position; regular on-campus presence is required. There are opportunities to teach in the undergraduate, graduate, and DNP programs; teaching and service are required. The Department of Nursing is strongly committed to excellence; the Department’s graduates are recognized for being ready to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, holistic, person-centered care at all levels and across many settings.
Essential Duties
Teaching
Service
Other responsibilities as outlined in the faculty contract and handbook
Additional Skills Required
Applicants must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Minimum Education Requirements
A master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing is required.
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements
Applicants must have 3-5 years of recent professional nursing practice experience in area(s) of teaching responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience 3 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule N/A Rank Faculty Specialist Tenure Non-Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F00529P Open Date 12/12/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by March 1, 2025 will be given priority consideration. Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, statement of support for the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University of Scranton, and contact information for 3 references.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other Document
- Reference Contact Information
- Diversity and Inclusion Statement
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