KVCC Full-Time Nursing Faculty

DATE: March 3 2025

POSITION TITLE: Nursing Faculty (Fulltime): Behavioral Health (Psychiatric) Nursing Specialist and Adult MedicalSurgical Nursing Specialist

INSTITUTION: Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is a 2year comprehensive community college in midMaine serving students from Somerset Kennebec and Knox counties and well beyond. KVCC has two campuses in the heart of Central Maine our 70acre Fairfield Campus which is readily accessible by I95 and our 600acre Harold Alfond Campus just seven miles north. Between these two campuses and our satellite campus at the MidCoast School of Technology in Rockland KVCC offers 30degree programs ranging from Nursing to Allied Health to Trades & Technology as well as credentials in Mental Health Liberal Studies Business Administration Early Childhood Education Biology General Studies and Psychology. In addition to these certificate and associate degree programs KVCCs Workforce Training and Professional Development office provides a wealth of shortterm training that are targeted toward business and industry and professional development. KVCC is a collegial environment emphasizing student success and respect for a diverse population of employees students and community members.

Kennebec Valley Community College prepares students to achieve their educational professional and personal goals in a supportive environment through shared values of responsibility integrity and respect.

A wide range of benefits for our employees include tuition benefits (employee and dependent) 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant comprehensive insurance coverage including medical dental vision life insurance flexible spending accounts and retirement plan options.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the Maine Community College System Trustees and the MEA Faculty Unit. Salary Range $42767.86$54177.05.Benefits include: Retirement choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) or Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAACREF) in lieu of Social Security; full employee health/dental insurance and approximately 60 of cost for dependent coverage; life insurance paid by the MCCS; Vacation 20 days/year; Personal 2 days/year; Sick 12 days/year; and 13 paid holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The nursing faculty responsibilities include teaching assigned didactic lectures lab and clinical rotations in behavioral health (psychiatric) and medicalsurgical nursing. Other responsibilities include the coordination of outpatient behavioral health experiences and simulation instruction. Nursing faculty members participate in the development implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and other activities pertinent to program accreditation. Faculty serve as advisors to nursing students and are active members of assigned College committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Masters degree in Nursing and an unencumbered Maine RN license. The successful applicant must have 35 years of experience in the practice of behavioral health (psychiatric) nursing and medical surgical nursing. Teaching experience is preferred. Demonstrated professionalism strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style are essential. The applicant must meet clinical facility immunization requirements.

Why work for the Maine Community College System Benefits may include:

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Statewide Locations
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file please visit theKVCC Employment Opportunities Website select the desired position and select Apply. Please be sure to upload your cover letter resume and official transcript.

Kennebec Valley Community College is a Recovery Friendly and Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and nondiscriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information contact Human Resources Manager Paul Indiana Reedor.