Associate Professor - Professor - Nursing

White Mountains Community College; Manchester; On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks an Associate Professor of Nursing to lead and inspire students in their nursing journey. This role emphasizes teaching excellence, curriculum development, and collaboration with industry partners to enhance the educational experience. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in nursing and have significant teaching experience, particularly in medical/surgical areas. This position offers the opportunity to shape future nursing professionals while engaging in meaningful community outreach and professional development. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing nursing education and making a positive impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required with 5+ years of teaching experience.
• Experience in medical/surgical nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses focusing on medical/surgical areas.
• Develop and evaluate curricula while maintaining student progress records.
• Engage in departmental activities and community outreach.

Skills

Teaching Effectiveness

Curriculum Development

Student Supervision

Collaboration with Industry

Professional Development

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Instructional Technologies

Job description

Associate Professor - Professor - Nursing

Department: Academic Affairs

Location: Manchester Community College

Pay Range: $56370.99 - $75346.14 Per Year

Appointment Type: Covered Full-Time - Exempt

Position Number: M1R00076

Work Schedule: Full Time - 10-month Academic Year schedule

This position is available starting August 13, 2025

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (salary range - $56,370.99 - $66,060.36 annually):

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students in nursing as outlined in a prescribed program curriculum and to provide leadership in development and implementation of departmental and institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of Nursing.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches an assigned academic course schedule in a classroom, laboratory, and/or clinic/field experience setting as appropriate for the nursing program with a specific focus on the clinical area of medical/surgical.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specialization and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• Coordinates departmental activities and operations by meeting with executive and advisory groups to discuss needs, career developments, and the effectiveness of instruction, developing and evaluating credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, mentoring faculty in subject area competency and instructional expertise, actively cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of instruction, and engaging in outreach to educational partners for the development and implementation of articulation initiatives.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of college sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to the area of teaching specialization that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and education and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communications.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Complies with all system, college, campus, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in nursing.

Experience: Five (5) years of teaching experience in nursing or five (5) years business or industry experience as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or other position directly related to the field of Nursing.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must have experience in medical/surgical.

License/Certification: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the State of New Hampshire or be eligible for licensure. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure. Access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college’s appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.

PROFESSOR (salary range - $63,773.07- $75,346.14 annually):

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students in nursing as outlined in a prescribed program curriculum and to provide leadership in development and implementation of departmental and institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of Nursing.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches an assigned academic course schedule in a classroom, laboratory, and/or clinic/field experience setting as appropriate for the nursing program with a specific focus on the clinical area of medical/surgical.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specialization and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• Assists with the selection, placement and follow-up of students at the college to which assigned.
• Coordinates and leads departmental activities and operations by meeting with executive and advisory groups to discuss needs, career developments, and the effectiveness of instruction, developing and evaluating credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, mentoring faculty in subject area competency and instructional expertise, actively cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of instruction, and engaging in outreach to educational partners for the development and implementation of articulation initiatives.
• Provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of college sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to the area of teaching specialization that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and education and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communications.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Complies with all system, college, campus, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in nursing.

Experience: Six (6) years of teaching experience in nursing, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration, or six (6) years of business or industry experience as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or other position directly related to the field of Nursing, two years’ which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must have experience in medical/surgical.

License/Certification: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the State of New Hampshire or be eligible for licensure. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure. Access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college’s appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.