Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Nursing)
About The Position
The Department of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks a full-time, 12-month Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor A. The role is intended for an innovative, student-centered nurse educator passionate about undergraduate nursing education and preparing nurses to advance health equity and improve outcomes across diverse communities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty team in a nationally recognized nursing program focused on serving urban populations and addressing health disparities. The position is suited to a doctoral-prepared nurse educator with expertise in undergraduate nursing curriculum, didactic teaching, and student support. The teaching load for a 12-month Scholarship of Practice faculty member is 27 credits across the academic year. The faculty member will teach, support student progression and success, contribute to curriculum and program assessment, engage in service, and collaborate with faculty, staff, clinical partners, and students.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, EdD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Current, unencumbered Massachusetts RN license, or eligibility for Massachusetts RN licensure.
- Experience teaching nursing in higher education.
- Demonstrated expertise in undergraduate nursing education, curriculum development, and student learning assessment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to working with diverse student populations and advancing health equity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching in face-to-face and online learning environments.
- Record of peer-reviewed, practice-focused scholarship.
- Leadership experience within professional nursing organizations.
- Demonstrated contributions to professional service, curriculum innovation, or program development.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate nursing courses using evidence-based and student-centered teaching approaches.
- Contribute to course and curriculum development, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Support student success through mentoring, advising, remediation, and NCLEX preparation activities using ATI.
- Use innovative instructional technologies and online learning platforms to enhance student engagement.
- Participate in program assessment, accreditation activities, and ongoing curriculum review.
- Engage in service activities that support the department, college, and university.
- Contribute to student recruitment, admissions, orientation, progression, and retention efforts.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, clinical partners, and students to foster an inclusive learning environment.
- Attend and actively participate in program, department, college, and university meetings and activities.
- Maintain professional engagement and contribute to the Department of Nursing's mission and strategic priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
