Assistant Professor

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Nursing at UMass Boston is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join its faculty. This position seeks to strengthen research and education across graduate and undergraduate programs, particularly in nursing fundamentals and health policy, while also focusing on diversity and equity in health education.

Benefits

Strong mentoring programs for faculty

Support for grant proposals and manuscript development

Qualifications

• Doctorate required; RN licensure eligibility needed.
• Preference for independent research agenda and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Enhance research portfolio and educational programs.
• Engage with diverse student life experiences.

Skills

Expertise in professional nursing fundamentals

Research funding acquisition

Peer-reviewed publications

Teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Education

Earned research doctorate in nursing or a related field

Job description

Job no: 523653
Position Type: Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Nursing
Pay Grade: 03
Date opened: 30 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

The Department of Nursing within the Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (MCNHS) invites applicants to join our diverse college as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2024. These positions aim to enhance our research portfolio and educational programs at both graduate and undergraduate levels. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in fundamentals of professional nursing, maternal health, child health, community health, mental health, and health policy.

Applicants must hold an earned research doctorate in nursing or a related field and be eligible for RN licensure in Massachusetts. Preference will be given to those with an established independent research agenda, demonstrated ability or promise to secure external research funding, and peer-reviewed publications in relevant areas. Teaching experience in higher education is preferred, with online teaching experience considered a plus. Our programs focus on health across the lifespan of diverse populations and aim to improve health equity in at-risk communities. For more information, visit www.umb.edu/academics/cnhs.

The MCNHS and its Office of Research offer strong mentoring programs for faculty, including support for grant proposals and manuscript development. The college collaborates with numerous institutions such as Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, UMass Chan Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital, and others, fostering multidisciplinary research opportunities. The University’s partnership with the Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center is funded by the National Cancer Institute (https://umb-dfhcc.org/), supporting research on health disparities, PhD training, and community outreach.

The nursing programs (BS, MS, DNP) are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The MS and DNP focus on Family and Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioners, while the PhD emphasizes population health and health policy.

Application Instructions:

Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter summarizing your research interests and teaching/mentoring philosophy.

UMass Boston is highly diverse, with over 60% of undergraduates from minoritized communities and more than half being first-generation college students. We value perspectives shaped by socio-cultural, economic, and historical backgrounds, and seek faculty who will engage with this diversity in teaching, mentoring, and research. Please articulate how your approach to:

1. Engages with students' diverse life experiences,
2. Reflects appreciation for students' holistic selves, and
3. Is shaped by your own life experiences and background,

and how these influence your practices as an instructor, mentor, researcher, and scholar.

For more information, contact:

• Professor Lisa Heelan-Fancher ([e-mail])
• Professor Kathleen Kafel ([e-mail])

Positions remain open until filled. UMass Boston is committed to full inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail] or call 617-287-5150.