Part-time - Prelicensure Nursing Faculty

Job Summary

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is now accepting applications for a dynamic faculty position in the School of Nursing. This role involves designing, managing, teaching, and evaluating both didactic and clinical nursing courses, alongside general academic advising and active participation in professional, service, and scholarly activities. Candidates must hold a current Massachusetts RN license, a Master of Science in Nursing, and have at least two years of full-time nursing experience within the past five years, with a doctoral degree preferred. If you’re ready to contribute your expertise and collaborate with a dedicated team, we invite you to apply and join a community committed to excellence in nursing education.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• A candidate must hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing and possess a Master of Science in Nursing.
• Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience, or its equivalent within the past five years.
• Candidates must show evidence of expertise appropriate to their area of teaching and be certified in an area of specialization as required for faculty appointment at the Advanced Practice level.
• A doctoral degree is preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES

• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Faculty member assumes all responsibilities in being an active and contributing member to the school.
• He/she will need to be flexible with schedule, able to prioritize and self-monitor, work collaboratively with others (including in interprofessional teams), and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design, management, teaching, and evaluation of didactic or clinical nursing courses within the designated content area or other content as negotiated; providing general academic advising to students; participating in professional and service activities; and participating in scholarship commensurate with the level of appointment.

Institute-specific faculty responsibilities and criteria for rank are outlined in the MGH Institute Faculty Handbook.

Time spent in the areas below are negotiated between the Academic Unit Leader and individual faculty members, but are generally considered to be:

Teaching: 50%

• Teaches within or across programs as appropriate to area of expertise and program needs.
• Evaluate student achievement of nursing competencies appropriate to the program and level of student learning.
• Participate in the development, evaluation, and revision of the nursing curriculum plan.

Service: 30%

• Serves on Department, School and Institute Committees and participates in professional activities, student advising, and department and Institute events.
• Participates in SON and IHP governance, which includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a systematic evaluation plan that encompasses all components of the program.

Scholarship: 20%

Identifies of an area of scholarship as outlined in the IHP Scholarship Model. Participates in scholarship activities within their identified domain commensurate with level of appointment.

Note: Specific responsibilities will be subject to change based on the needs and budgetary resources of the School of Nursing. Job descriptions and percentage of FTE will be reviewed and negotiated annually.