Adjunct Faculty Day, Nursing, (Mental Health), AY 2025-2026

Salem State University; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem State University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Nursing School with a focus on teaching Mental Health in clinical settings. This role involves a collaborative effort with faculty, requiring updates on student performance and participation in program meetings.

The ideal candidate should hold a current Massachusetts RN license, have substantial nursing experience, and preferably demonstrate teaching aptitude. Working locations range from North Shore to Boston.

Qualifications

• Hold a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum five years full-time registered nurse experience in the last eight years.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly updates on student performance.
• Attend mandatory program update meetings each semester.
• Be accountable for instruction and evaluation of student competencies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Clinical competency

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

Salem State University Nursing School of Nursing invites applications for adjunct faculty with interest and experience teaching Mental Health in a clinical setting. Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends and range from 6 to 15 hours/week over the course of the semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future‑directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development.

• Provide weekly updates on student performance to the course coordinator.
• Attend the mandatory program update meeting each semester for clinical adjunct faculty.
• Attend orientation/training to fulfill compliance requirements as required by the School of Nursing and by any assigned clinical practice sites.
• Be accountable for instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student competencies of a diverse student population in the clinical practice and/or laboratory setting.
• Develop and maintain competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities including, but not limited to orientation and mentoring to the nurse educator role.
• Participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and program administrator to support policies and objectives of the program and on all applicable components of the systematic evaluation plan.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
• Graduate degree in nursing. Minimum of five years of full‑time registered nurse experience within the last eight years. Evidence of clinical competency in clinical instruction.

OR

• Hold a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
• Possess a minimum of five years full‑time registered nurse experience within the last eight years.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing and meet at least one of the following criteria

1. Matriculation in a graduate nursing program with expected graduation date within five years of the date of appointment.
2. Possess a related non‑nursing graduate degree.
3. Possess a current Nurse Education Certification recognized by a Massachusetts Board certified organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising
• Strength and potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university services
• Appropriate terminal degree
• College‑level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience teaching a multicultural population

Working Location

Clinical Adjunct Faculty are assigned a working location from North Shore to Boston.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.