Assistant Professor – Medical Surgical/ Pediatric Nursing – Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College

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Location: Lowell, MA Category: Full-time Faculty Posted On: Fri Mar 14 2025 Job Description:

Title: Assistant Professor - Medical Surgical/ Pediatric Nursing

Unit: Full-Time MCCC Day Faculty

Department: Health

Reports to: Senior Director of Nurse Education

Date: March 14, 2025

General Summary: The Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical/Pediatric Nursing is a creative, knowledgeable, and flexible individual who provides classroom, simulation laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in medical surgical/pediatric nursing for assigned courses in the nursing program. The faculty work with the program administrator and other faculty in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program and participate in college service as well as student advisement. The faculty is committed to inclusive excellence and continuous professional improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide classroom instruction for sessions that last up to three hours. This normally requires preparation of materials, standing, conducting lecture/discussion, for a group of up to 32 students, using a variety of instructional materials and technologies. Didactic instruction also includes exam preparation, proctoring, correcting, grading, and posting of exam grades.Provide laboratory instruction that includes didactic presentations, demonstrations, use of simulation technology, skill remediation, and evaluation of skill competence. Lab instruction may also include preparation of equipment and materials for labs as well as securing/putting away equipment after the conclusion of the lab.Provide clinical instruction for a group of up to 8 students in institutional or community settings one-two days per week. Clinical instruction involves selecting appropriate client assignments, supervising, and instructing students as they provide direct client care during the six-hour or twelve-hour clinical day. Pre and post conferences are conducted each day. Clinical instruction includes formative and summative evaluation of student progress during the clinical experience. The instructor is typically on their feet and walking for most of the clinical day.Post and conduct office hours in their office space as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.Attend department, division, and college meetings.Participate in college service as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.Meet with assigned advisees at least once per semester for the purpose of course and program advisement.Maintain currency in nursing and nursing education through participation in continuing education.Implement all nursing program policies as well as applicable college policies.Collaborate with adjunct faculty in planning, implementation, and evaluation of student experiences.Collaborate with agency personnel in planning and implementing student experiences.Orient and mentor new adjunct faculty to course and program requirements.Participate in the preparation of state approval and national accreditation documents and site visits to maintain approval and accreditation status.
Job Requirements:
Compliance with of Massachusetts Board of Regulations in Nursing 244 CMR 6.04(2)(b)Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standingMaster's Degree in NursingMinimum of two years full-time experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area(s) of clinical instructionMaintain competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities including, but not limited to a) orientation and mentoring to the nurse educator role; b) knowledge of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 74 through 81C and 244 CMR; c) participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, continuing educationCPR Certified
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in nursing care of infants and childrenCollege level teaching experience in nursing with Associate Degree level teaching experienceWillingness to investigate and apply a variety of teaching methodologiesDemonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues in a collaborative relationshipMembership in professional organizationsAdvanced practice (CNE) certification
NOTE: Some health care agencies to which faculty may be assigned require orientation and health clearance information.

Additional Information:

Please note, the faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range: $75,232 is the starting salary for Column H under the MCCC 2025 Salary Grids for an Assistant Professor; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:
High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)Competitive Dental and Vision PlansFlexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programsLow-cost basic and optional life insuranceRetirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal TimeTuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universitiesShort-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation optionsProfessional Development and Continuing Education opportunitiesCell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone CarriersAccess to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance programFree employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campusesEligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Location: Lowell or campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: September 2, 2025

Application Deadline: April 4, 2025

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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