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Nursing Professor- Mental Health

Seminole State College of Florida is accepting applications for  full-time Nursing Professors (Mental Health and Medical/Surgical) to join our diverse team of dynamic nursing educators located at our state of the art Altamonte Springs Campus. We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic teaching applicants who exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and the demonstrated ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. Graduates of Seminole State College of Florida's Nursing Program are #1 in Central Florida for their passage rate on the NCLEX exam with a near perfect 99.4 percent pass rate in 2016. Also,beginning in Spring 2018 SSC will begin offering Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing.

These are full-time Bargaining Unit Faculty positions on track for continuing contract. The standard contract length is 228 days; however, other contract lengths may be available depending on department needs. Faculty responsibilities include teaching and support of student learning; curriculum development; support of college policies and procedures; participation in department and college activities and committees; and engagement with external partners and the community at large. Works with a diverse student population in a classroom/lab environment in a variety of clinical agencies including hospitals; long-term care facilities and community agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Medical/Surgical):

  1. Master's Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in Nursing.
  2. Proficiency to teach in Medical Surgical Nursing courses
  3. Medical surgical nursing experience is required.
  4. Licensure to practice Nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or eligibility for an unencumbered Florida RN Licensure.
  5. Current CPR certification.
  6. Clinical sites require additional requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Mental Health):

  1. Master's Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in Nursing.
  2. Proficiency to teach in both mental health and medical surgical courses
  3. A mental health and medical surgical nursing background is required.
  4. Licensure to practice Nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or eligibility for Florida RN Licensure.
  5. Current CPR certification.
  6. Clinical sites may require additional requirements

Salary is commensurate with education and related teaching and/or work experience in accordance with our Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Employees at Seminole State College advance their careers in a rewarding culturally diverse environment that cultivates the leaders of tomorrow with the skills they need today. Seminole State College offers an attractive benefits package including: fully paid employee health, dental and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. In addition, employees participate in the Florida Retirement System and have several retirement options. The College pays a percentage toward retirement, based on the employee's selected plan.

To ensure full consideration, all of the following documents are required to be submitted along with the fully completed online application by the closing date:

  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts showing the degree conferral (unofficial copies accepted)

For more information about these Nursing Faculty opportunities please contact Meribeth Colicci, Talent Acquisition Manager at coliccim@seminolestate.edu.

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.