Faculty - School of Nursing - Lab Manager

MCPHS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Pension plan

Generous time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in Boston, MA seeks a full-time Lab Manager/Faculty member for the School of Nursing. You will direct, manage and evaluate the nursing lab program, mentor students, and contribute to research and scholarly activity while teaching in lab courses for BSN students.

Rank is commensurate with education and experience. The position supports the School of Nursing across MCPHS campuses, fostering advanced nursing skill competency and critical

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in Nursing (or BSN with a Master's in a related field).
• Minimum of three years of nursing practice experience.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of laboratory sessions for nursing labs and clinical periods.
• Mentor students and contribute to course development and assessment.
• Teach in laboratory courses for BSN students and participate in scholarly activities.
• Maintain equipment, inventory and ensure proper lab safety and waste disposal.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Faculty - School of Nursing - Lab Manager

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Faculty

Job Description

The School of Nursing seeks a full-time Lab Manager/Faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and evaluation. This position directs, manages, and evaluates the program to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and works collaboratively with the Campus Associate Dean and the Director of Simulation. Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to the visibility, impact and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching in the laboratory courses to BSN Students. Rank will be commensurate with education and experience.

The School of Nursing spans three campuses to administer the BSN curriculum. The program began in 2005 to deliver high-quality nursing education that supports the graduate for transition into professional nursing practice. The Faculty of the School of Nursing fosters the development of required nursing skill competency, critical thinking ability and application of nursing knowledge to practice, utilizing a variety of teaching/learning and evaluation methods.

The Faculty of the School of Nursing fosters the development of required nursing skill competency, critical thinking ability and application of nursing knowledge to practice, utilizing a variety of teaching/learning and evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates scheduling of laboratory sessions for non-class or clinical periods to provide individual/group skills practice
• Assesses student learning needs in the laboratory and makes recommendations for maximum effectiveness of laboratory learning opportunities
• Advises and assists students through in-person office hours or scheduled appointments, by phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
• Attends and participates in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serves as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned
• Contributes to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings
• Maintains advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise
• Participates in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the Faculty Manual.
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Participate in service activities; serve on committees; serve on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represent the program and University in/at community
• Builds and maintains relationships with professional organizations involved with the healthcare sector
• Collaborates with lab managers, Direct of Simulation, Campus Assistant/Associate Deans and course faculty across the SON to deliver an effective lab program
• Coordinates the ordering of equipment and supplies, maintains inventory, including stockroom supplies and equipment drawers
• Prepares laboratory stations before assigned lab time, breaking down lab equipment and securing items after instruction, and proper labeling and disposal of waste
• Maintains instrumentation and ensures timely instrument/equipment repairs and servicing
• Teaches and motivates students, develops appropriate teaching methods, as well as imparts substantive knowledge. Strives to stimulate learning and actively seeks advancement of the teaching and learning process
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject, delivers lectures and facilitates group discussion
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Required:

• Master's degree in Nursing (or a BS in Nursing with a Master's degree in a related field)
• Unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in MA (or eligible), without evidence of disciplinary action with any professional licensure
• A minimum of three years of experience in nursing practice
• Strong communication, time management, interpersonal and organization skills
• Ability to set priorities with close attention to detail
• Commitment to undergraduate education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry executives)
• Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment
• Evidence of teaching excellence

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
• Ability to be physically in attendance on campus at designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings and weekends
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to lift up to 5-20 lbs.

Compensation

Hiring Range:$100,000 - $130,000

Associate Professor: $110,000 - $120,000

Professor: $120,000 - $130,000

Stipend

N/A

About Us

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH.

Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan .

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Pay Transparency

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data, and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.