Assistant Professor- Nursing
About the role
The Department of Nursing in the Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (MCNHS) at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning September 1, 2027. This position offers the opportunity to join a diverse community of scholars whose research is grounded in collaboration and seeks to advance health equity across local and global settings. The successful candidate will benefit from an established culture of collaboration and strong research infrastructure while building an independent program of scholarship. The role is designed to advance the Department's research mission and enhance the education of undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
Research focus
Nursing scholarship at UMass Boston is grounded in partnership, equity, and impact. Faculty conduct research where health is shaped and delivered, collaborating with communities, health systems, and policymakers to address pressing health challenges locally and globally. Areas of strength include:
- Aging and gerontology
- Maternal and child health
- Mental and behavioral health
- Community-engaged research
- Clinically focused science, including cardiovascular health, diabetes, and oncology
Requirements
Required
- An earned research doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in nursing or a related field
- Eligibility for RN licensure in Massachusetts
- A research agenda and a clear trajectory toward an independent program of scholarship
Preferred
- Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship
- Peer-reviewed, data-based publications
- Teaching experience in higher education
What we offer
The Manning College and its Office of Research provide sustained internal and external mentoring for faculty, including structured support for grant proposal and manuscript preparation, alongside a wide range of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborative research opportunities.
Faculty collaborate with major academic and medical institutions in and around Boston, including the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, UMass Chan Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, as well as with community, public, and private health care agencies across the region. The National Cancer Institute funds the University of Massachusetts Boston–Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center partnership; this longstanding collaboration has enabled faculty at both institutions to strengthen and extend partnerships for research on health disparities, PhD training, and community outreach.
Academic programs
The BS, MS, and DNP nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The MS and DNP programs prepare Family Nurse Practitioners, Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. The PhD program focuses on population health and health policy. Across all programs, teaching addresses health across the life course among diverse populations, with a sustained focus on improving health equity for populations at risk for health care disparities.
Student body
The University of Massachusetts Boston is the third most diverse university in the country, with more than 60% of undergraduate students coming from minoritized communities and groups and more than half of students being the first in their families to attend college. Students bring richly diverse life experiences and perspectives; faculty are expected to engage and support students with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences through inclusive teaching, advising, and mentoring practices.
Pay
UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $100,800 and $143,300 for this position. The specific pay will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
Position: Faculty Full Time | Campus: UMass Boston | Department: Nursing | Pay Grade: 03 | Date opened: 07 Oct 2026