"Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Nursing"

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 10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No. 7 spot the prior three years. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well school's graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

The department of Health Professions invites applicants for full-time Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program.

The faculty member of the Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program supports the program and curriculum for the BSN major. The faculty member is responsible for the implementation of the nursing curriculum, ongoing program evaluation and improvement including evaluation of end-of-program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Program Outcomes; supports the philosophy of nursing program and supports the mission of the College.

Specific responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Developing syllabi and teaching strategies for the assigned course(s).
• Participating in classroom and clinical teaching and evaluation of student achievement of nursing competencies.
• Serve as a professional role model for students.
• Participating in ongoing curricular development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies. Share in the budget planning process, assist in the determination of staffing/teaching needs.
• Regularly attends BSN Program meetings, Health Professions department and College faculty meetings.
• Participates in standing and ad hoc committees with the Program and College.

Additional responsibilities:

• Advising and mentoring students.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clinical sites.
• Participating in the shared governance process and in departmental and college service.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a master's degree with a nursing major required for non-tenure track;
• Doctorate in Nursing or related field required for tenure track.
• Hold a current, unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience or its equivalent in the last 5 years.
• Knowledge and experience in baccalaureate education preferred.
• Must have demonstrated teaching ability at the undergraduate level.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, permanent, non-tenure and/or tenure track position within the MSCA union. Salary for this position is $80,000-$96,000, salary pending qualifications. Position starts on 09/01/2026.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.