Assistant​/Associate Professor of Nursing & Religious Student Success Coordinator

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

The University of Mount Saint Vincent School of Nursing seeks a dedicated nursing faculty member to contribute to excellence in teaching, academic advising, student success, and service while providing specialized coordination and support for cohorts of religiously observant Jewish nursing students.

The successful candidate will promote academic achievement, student engagement, retention, and progression by providing culturally responsive support and assisting students and faculty in navigating academic requirements, religious observances, and applicable University policies and procedures.

Working collaboratively with the Dean of Nursing, faculty, students, Admissions, the Registrar, and other University offices, the faculty member will serve as a resource and liaison to support effective communication, proactive academic planning, and an inclusive learning environment. The position will assist in identifying and addressing potential scheduling considerations related to religious observances while supporting the academic, clinical, professional, and accreditation requirements of the nursing program.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses consistent with School of Nursing needs, faculty qualifications, and applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Provide academic advisement, mentoring, and support to nursing students.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through scholarship, clinical practice, professional development, and service, as appropriate to faculty rank and appointment.
• Serve on School of Nursing and University committees as assigned.
• Participate in student recruitment, orientation, progression, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Perform other faculty responsibilities consistent with University and School of Nursing expectations.

• Serve as a School of Nursing resource for supporting cohorts of religiously observant Jewish students, including students in Orthodox Jewish nursing cohorts.
• Provide culturally responsive guidance and support to students, faculty, and staff regarding religious observances and practices that may affect participation in academic, clinical, laboratory, simulation, or other program activities.
• Support students in navigating academic requirements and University processes related to religious observances and accommodation requests.
• Facilitate communication among students, faculty, and appropriate University offices when religious observances or practices may intersect with academic or clinical requirements.
• Promote proactive academic planning to support student progression, engagement, and retention while maintaining established academic, clinical, professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Recognize that religious practices and observances may vary among individuals and support students based on their individual…