"Part-Time Faculty"

Boston College: Connell School of Nursing

Location: Connell School of Nursing

Description:

The Connell School of Nursing invites applications for part-time clinical faculty positions to teach and mentor students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) and/or direct entry Master's programs. We are seeking dedicated nursing professionals with expertise in one or more of the following specialty areas: Adult Health, Childbearing (OB), Child Health (Pediatrics), Psychiatric-Mental Health, Population Health, and Nursing Synthesis.

Part-time clinical faculty play a vital role in providing high-quality clinical instruction, fostering professional growth, and preparing students to meet the complex healthcare needs of diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver hands-on clinical instruction and supervision to prelicensure undergraduate and graduate nursing students in one or more specialty areas.
• Identify and assign patient care experiences to maximize student learning opportunities.
• Develop and implement evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance clinical learning experiences.
• Evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback, and document progress.
• Collaborate with CSON faculty and clinical partners to ensure alignment with course and program objectives and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for students, demonstrating professional excellence and ethical practice.
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, trends in nursing education, and healthcare innovations.

Employment Details:

Position: Part-time clinical faculty.

Schedule: Semester-based scheduling, aligned with clinical and programmatic needs.

Location: Clinical sites in the Boston metropolitan area and across Massachusetts, with on-campus orientation and occasional on-campus meetings and teaching requirements.

The expected per course rate (paid over 4 months) for this position ranges from $7,840-$8,860. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on the number of cumulative courses taught at Boston College.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing (required); Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing (preferred).
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain one.
• A minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience in nursing in one or more of the listed specialty areas.
• Previous teaching or precepting experience working with diverse student populations in various healthcare settings (preferred).
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Certification in a nursing specialty relevant to the teaching area (preferred).

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