About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

The Department of Health Professions invites applications for nursing adjunct faculty pool. These are semester-to-semester positions (Fall and Spring), beginning Fall 2026. Candidates must have a minimum degree of Bachelor's in Nursing (matriculated into an MSN program), but a Masters in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing is preferred.

The adjunct nursing faculty pool positions will teach didactic (lecture), laboratory or clinical nursing content in MCLA's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. MCLA seeks a faculty committed to high quality teaching, undergraduate mentoring and who will make contributions to MCLA's ongoing commitment to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to the curriculum.

Faculty are expected to maintain current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies by maintaining an active, unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse License, and by participating in continuing education programs and professional growth activities. Furthermore, these individuals will be expected to maintain current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with program policy. Faculty may be requested to perform other tasks or duties to support the program. The Nursing program is housed in a newly renovated wing of the Berkshire Medical Center North Adams Campus and has a new, fully equipped simulation lab.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's in Nursing (matriculated into an MSN program). Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred.

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

The Department of Health Professions invites applications for nursing adjunct faculty pool. These are semester-to-semester positions (Fall and Spring), beginning Fall 2026. Candidates must have a minimum degree of Bachelor's in Nursing (matriculated into an MSN program), but a Masters in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing is preferred.

The adjunct nursing faculty pool positions will teach didactic (lecture), laboratory or clinical nursing content in MCLA's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. MCLA seeks a faculty committed to high quality teaching, undergraduate mentoring and who will make contributions to MCLA's ongoing commitment to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to the curriculum.

Faculty are expected to maintain current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies by maintaining an active, unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse License, and by participating in continuing education programs and professional growth activities. Furthermore, these individuals will be expected to maintain current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with program policy. Faculty may be requested to perform other tasks or duties to support the program. The Nursing program is housed in a newly renovated wing of the Berkshire Medical Center North Adams Campus and has a new, fully equipped simulation lab.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's in Nursing (matriculated into an MSN program). Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred.