Instructor - Nursing (Spring 2027 - Tenure Track)

Mohawk Valley Community College; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY seeks an tenured-track Instructor in Nursing for Spring 2027. The position supports an ACEN-accredited, Associate degree nursing program, teaching lectures, labs, and clinicals across day, evening, and weekend schedules with campus and off-campus sites.

The candidate will contribute to program assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, and recruitment, while advancing student success in a learner-centered environment and using technology

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required at time of appointment (or completion within one year).
• Current RN licensure in New York State.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Flexibility in schedule; willingness to work and contribute collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Teach in ACEN-accredited Associate degree nursing program.
• Deliver lectures, labs, and clinical assignments during day, evening, or weekend; travel to off-campus clinical sites.
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, and recruitment; serve on School and College committees.

Skills

RN licensure NY State

Clinical nursing experience

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative/multicultural teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Nursing degree completion within 1 year

Job description

Instructor - Nursing (Spring 2027 - Tenure Track)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, 10-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.The College is looking for exceptional colleagues. We seek candidates with: (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.MVCC is seeking to fill a full-time, ten-month Instructor position in our School of Health Sciences. The Instructor will teach in an Accreditation Commission for Education Nursing (ACEN)-accredited, Associate degree nursing program.

Full-time faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Teaching responsibilities includes lecture, lab and clinical assignments offered during the day, evening or weekend on the Utica campus with travel to off-campus clinical sites. Other specific assignments will be made based on the individual's academic qualifications and program needs. In addition to teaching, full-time instructors participate in program assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, facilitating student experiences, recruiting for the program and serve on various School and College Committees.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing at the time of appointment (or completion within one (1) year)
• Current RN licensure in New York State
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Flexibility in schedule and a willingness to work and contribute collaboratively

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

For full consideration, apply by: 10/12/2026

Salary: $58,000

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affluent Action,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.