Faculty - School of Nursing

About the role

The School of Nursing seeks a full-time faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the BSN program. The faculty member will engage in teaching, service and scholarship activities, and works collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with Dr. Tammy L. Gravel, Dean.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and an awareness of new developments in the field in order to update the approach to teaching or content
• Delivers lectures and facilitates group discussion using active learning methods
• Manages laboratories/tutorials effectively
• Leads and coordinates team-taught courses including labs
• Provides guidance on individual student Research and Capstone projects
• Develops practice sites and engages in overseeing student learning
• Develops individualized interventions for students having difficulty
• Recognizes and addresses different learning styles
• Teaches courses across the BSN curriculum
• Evaluates student achievement of all nursing competencies (didactic and clinical)
• Participates in the development of nursing curriculum plan which provides a variety of learning experiences consistent with the program’s mission, objectives and goals

Requirements

• A minimum of a master's degree in nursing
• RN licensure (or eligibility) in Massachusetts
• RN licensure in good standing in MA (unencumbered)
• Nursing education experience at the baccalaureate level
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team and in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 6.00 (will be provided during orientation)

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or relevant discipline preferred
• Academic experience including syllabus development, class preparation, test/exam development and item analysis preferred
• Knowledge of the NCSBN NCLEX test plan
• Experience utilizing standardized testing to determine outcome measures

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient strength and mobility to work effectively with patients/students and to carry out related nursing care responsibilities including lab activities
• Examples: lifting and positioning (up to 50 pounds); carrying (up to 25 pounds), walking, preparation and administration of medications (oral, injection, intravenous, including hanging IV bags at shoulder height), bending and stooping
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time using a keyboard, and to ambulate between classes and buildings on campus
• Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)

Benefits

Includes a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.