Open Rank NTT Medical Surgical Nursing Fac

Company: Merrimack College
Location: North Andover
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Position OverviewThe School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated faculty member to join our bachelor of science in nursing program. We invite applicants to become an integral team member of our nursing department, which sits in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, established in 2017.Applications for non-tenure track (Assistant/Associate Instructional/Clinical Professor) 9-month contract faculty positions in nursing, to begin in Fall 2025 are now being requested. Merrimack College recently opened a state-of-the-art Nursing Center. This space includes 6 simulation labs, 2 classrooms; 2 debrief rooms, 15 faculty offices and 2 large student collaborative spaces.The ideal candidate should be highly experienced and skilled in undergraduate medical-surgical nursing curriculum and course development, NCLEX preparation and testing, and clinical and didactic instruction in the medical-surgical or critical care field. Experience in simulation development, implementation and evaluation would be a plus. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of medical-surgical or general nursing practice, and other courses based on areas of expertise; advise students; contribute to curriculum and policy evaluation and improvement, state and national accreditation maintenance, governance and evaluation of all nursing program components.Position Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required for the non-tenure track, Doctoral preparation is preferred.
• Current/unencumbered Massachusetts state RN license, healthcare provider CPR and immunizations as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Health.
• A minimum of two years of full-time experience in medical-surgical/telemetry/critical care nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction required; additionally, nursing education teaching at the college level preferred.
• A defined program of research that is outstanding for the individual's career stage
• Outstanding record of professional service commensurate with career stage.
• Excellent clinical skills in community/public health/population health nursing (or related fields) to support clinical education.
• Understanding of healthcare disparities and disparate needs of underserved communities.Application Materials Should Include
  • Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, and our values.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching Statement
  • Contact information for three professional referencesApplications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.Vaccinations and Work LocationThis is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.Statement on Our MissionMerrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack's Catholic and Augustinian mission and values.About Merrimack CollegeThe only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College's suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master's Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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