NTT, Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

Merrimack College Federal Cu; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College's Department of Nursing is seeking dynamic full-time faculty for non-tenure track positions of Assistant/Associate Clinical Professors. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Nursing, at least two years of clinical nursing experience, and skills in nursing education and curriculum development. The role includes teaching, advising students, and contributing to program accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required; Doctorate preferred.
• Current Massachusetts RN license and CPR certification.
• Two years full-time clinical nursing experience within the last five years is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses based on expertise.
• Contribute to curriculum and policy development.
• Advise nursing students in their academic journeys.

Skills

Clinical competence

Curriculum development

Student advising

Simulation implementation

Healthcare disparities understanding

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

NTT, Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

NTT, Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

Position Code: 1182

Position Overview: The Department of Nursing seeks to hire dynamic, motivated and highly professional full time faculty to serve as integral members of the dedicated nursing faculty team in our Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program. Applications for non-tenure track (Full/Associate/Assistant Clinical Professor) faculty positions in nursing are now being requested. This is a 9-month faculty contract position in the Department of Nursing. The ideal candidate should be highly experienced and skilled in undergraduate nursing curriculum, course development, NCLEX preparation and testing, clinical and didactic instruction and student remediation in nursing. Experience in simulation development, implementation, and evaluation would be a plus. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the areas and courses based upon expertise; advise students; contribute to curriculum and policy development, CCNE accreditation, MA BORN regulation self-studies, governance, and evaluation of all nursing program components. Merrimack College seeks candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives.

The Department of Nursing is housed in the state of the art Nursing Center at Merrimack College. This space includes 7 simulation labs, a classroom; 2 debrief rooms, faculty offices and large student collaborative spaces.

Position Qualifications:

The Full-Time Nursing Faculty must satisfy the following minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing required, Doctoral degree is preferred for the non-tenure track.
• Current/unencumbered Massachusetts state RN license, healthcare provider CPR and immunizations as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Health.
• A minimum of two years of full-time clinical nursing experience, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction required for non-tenure track; additionally nursing education teaching at the baccalaureate college level is preferred.
• Outstanding record of professional service commensurate with career stage.
• Excellent clinical skills in nursing (or related fields) to support clinical education.
• Understanding of healthcare disparities and disparate needs of historically underserved communities.

Application Materials Should Include:

• A letter of application that clearly indicates the applicant’s specialization area.
• Teaching Statement.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Vaccinations and Work Location This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Augustinian mission and values and advance our work. All candidates should describe in their application how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Augustinian mission, our Catholic faith and our values of acceptance and belonging.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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