Faculty – School of Nursing – Graduate Nursing

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Worcester, MA

4d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The School of Nursing seeks a full-time faculty member to deliver high-quality
learning experiences and education for students in the Graduate Nursing
programs. The faculty member will engage in teaching, service and scholarship
activities, and works collaboratively with colleagues across the University as
well as with the Dean, School of Nursing and Chief Nurse Administrator.
Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to
the visibility, impact and reputation of the University and its programs through
research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will have
responsibilities teaching online clinical and didactic courses to graduate
students. There are a minimum of three required on-campus residencies, as well
as other University or School of Nursing events—such as admission events, School
of Nursing retreats, and Commencement—that require faculty members to be on
campus or at a designated venue. Rank and salary will be commensurate with
education and experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing with advanced practice certification (NP, FNP, PMHNP), doctoral degree preferred (DNP, PhD, EdD, or DHS)
• Minimum of five years of work experience as a nurse practitioner
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience at the college/university level as core/full-time faculty
• Current clinical practice as an advanced practice provider
• Nurse Practitioner certification in Massachusetts
• Unencumbered RN licensure in Massachusetts
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)
• Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Typical office or administrative working conditions. Faculty is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical
• Work requires sitting, standing and walking as part of classroom instruction.
• Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse/mouse pad
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) in the Graduate Nursing programs.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Participate in service activities; serve on committees; serve on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represent the program and University in/at community functions; attend School and institutional activities such as Commencement and ceremonies; and support student activities such as health fairs and service projects.
• Participate in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the Faculty Manual.
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms.
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serve as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned.
• Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings.
• Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations involved with the healthcare sector.
• Participates in planning and delivery of on-line and on-site residencies and ceremonies or other required events.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees