Nursing Faculty

About Northern Essex Community College

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves more than 5,000 students annually across its campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts, conveniently located within easy reach of Boston and the scenic beaches and state parks of New England's coastline. Recognized as one of the 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development), NECC's success is driven by a mission-centered culture and a highly engaged workforce. As the first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in New England, NECC remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the communities it serves. Rooted in the Merrimack Valley, NECC plays a vital role in strengthening the region through workforce development, expanded access to affordable higher education, increased degree attainment, and strong partnerships with businesses. NECC employees are united by a shared commitment expanding access to educational opportunities, supporting students in completing their academic journey in a timely and equitable manner, and preparing graduates for long-term success in the workforce. The college invests in its people through ongoing professional development opportunities, collaborative leadership, and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of the teaching teams to teach didactic lectures in any specialty such as Maternal/Child health, Pediatrics, Psych, or Medical Surgical nursing, Skills Lab, and Pharmacology, in the classroom, clinical setting and clinical simulation laboratory.
• Participates in curriculum development, program accreditation, evaluation of students, computerized test development, student advising, program and college committees.
• Availability to teach in the clinical setting.
• Evaluate student performance in the classroom and clinical setting.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies to promote students' critical thinking.
• Develop instructional material consistent with course objectives.
• Maintain expertise and currency in the area of nursing and teaching responsibility.
• Participate in College service activities.
• Comply with the duties as stipulated in the Massachusetts Community College Council Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time employment in nursing within the past 5 years.
• Evidence of clinical competence in area(s) of Medical Surgical Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• BLS Health Provider Level certification from AHA.
• Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team-teaching environment.
• Candidate may be required to clear a 10-panel urine drug screen per clinical placement policy as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly experienced and skilled in undergraduate nursing curriculum and course development.
• Experience in simulation development, implementation, and evaluation would be a plus.
• Knowledge of ACEN accreditation standards and criteria; MA BORN Regulations for nursing programs.
• Face to Face, online, hybrid and or videoconferencing teaching experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Conditions of Employment

• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).

Salary & Benefits

Anticipated starting salary range is $77,865.00 - $87,076.00 (Rank of Assistant Professor with a master's degree) per academic year with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role; Resume/CV; List of courses taught (including semester taught, course title, and number of course credits). Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors). Deadline: Open until filled.

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