Adjunct Nursing Faculty Pool

MountainOne; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 13,019 - 27,827; Part time

Job summary

MountainOne seeks nursing adjunct faculty to join their academic team starting Fall 2026. This part-time temporary position involves teaching nursing content in a newly established Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at MCLA. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's in Nursing, with a Master's or Doctorate preferred.

Applicants must have a valid Massachusetts RN license and a minimum of two years of clinical experience. Faculty are committed to promoting diversity and providing high-quality teaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in last 5 years.
• Current unencumbered Massachusetts RN license required.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory or clinical nursing content.
• Maintain current knowledge of discipline and educational methodologies.
• Monitor student progress and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical experience

Expertise in mental health

Teaching ability at undergraduate level

Knowledge of inclusive pedagogies

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing (matriculated into an MSN program)

Master's in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Department of Health Professions invites applications for nursing adjunct faculty pool. These are semester-to-semester positions (Fall and Spring), beginning Fall 2026. Candidates must have a minimum degree of Bachelor's in Nursing (matriculated into an MSN program), but a Masters in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

The adjunct nursing faculty pool positions will teach didactic (lecture), laboratory or clinical nursing content in MCLA's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. MCLA seeks a faculty committed to high quality teaching, undergraduate mentoring and who will make contributions to MCLA's ongoing commitment to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to the curriculum.

Faculty are expected to maintain current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies by maintaining an active, unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse License, and by participating in continuing education programs and professional growth activities. Furthermore, these individuals will be expected to maintain current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with program policy. Faculty may be requested to perform other tasks or duties to support the program. The Nursing program is housed in a newly renovated wing of the Berkshire Medical Center North Adams Campus and has a new, fully equipped simulation lab.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's in Nursing (matriculated into an MSN program). Master\'s degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred.
• A current, unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience or its equivalent in the last 5 years.
• Special expertise in mental health, pediatrics, maternal-child health, acute care and/or long-term care

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in baccalaureate education.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogies and classroom practices.

Additional Information

This is a part time, temporary position within the MSCA union. Salary for this position is $1,166.66-$2,493.49/credit. Pay is based on number of semesters previously taught.

Position starts on 9/08/2026.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential Proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA\'s Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: [phone]
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
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