Nursing Faculty

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Lawrence, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is seeking a Full-Time Nursing Faculty member for its Nursing Department within the Division of Health Professions. This is a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position based on funding, located on the Lawrence Campus. NECC is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and plays a vital role in strengthening the Merrimack Valley region through education and workforce development. The college invests in its employees through professional development, collaborative leadership, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Earned Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university.
Minimum of 2 years of full-time employment in nursing within the past 5 years.
Evidence of clinical competence in Medical Surgical Nursing.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
BLS Health Provider Level certification from AHA.
Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations.
Ability to work and collaborate in a team-teaching environment.
Candidate may be required to clear a 10-panel urine drug screen per clinical placement policy as a condition of employment.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Must not require employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Highly experienced and skilled in undergraduate nursing curriculum and course development.
Experience in simulation development, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of ACEN accreditation standards and criteria; MA BORN Regulations for nursing programs.
Face to Face, online, hybrid and/or videoconferencing teaching experience.
Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

Teach didactic lectures in various nursing specialties (Maternal/Child health, Pediatrics, Psych, Medical Surgical nursing), Skills Lab, and Pharmacology in the classroom, clinical setting, and clinical simulation laboratory.
Participate in curriculum development, program accreditation, student evaluation, computerized test development, student advising, and program and college committees.
Be available to teach in the clinical setting.
Evaluate student performance in both classroom and clinical settings.
Utilize diverse teaching strategies to promote students' critical thinking.
Develop instructional material consistent with course objectives.
Maintain expertise and currency in nursing and teaching responsibilities.
Participate in College service activities.
Comply with the Massachusetts Community College Council Collective Bargaining Agreement.