Instructor/Assistant Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner

The School of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications and nominations for a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) faculty position. Successful board certified FNP candidates will have the opportunity to teach their area of expertise in our Master of Science in Nursing program.  We are interested in hiring dynamic faculty who have a strong interest in educational excellence and innovation to prepare nurses for the local, regional, and national workforce with interprofessional and global competencies. Faculty are expected to be actively engaged in the scholarship of discovery, teaching and learning or practice/application.

About MGH Institute of Health Professions

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach

About the School of Nursing 

Educating more than 500 students with 55 full-time faculty, the School of Nursing offers an accelerated BSN program, an entry-level and post-professional Master of Science in Nursing, a Certificate of Advanced Study, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice, one of the first DNP programs in the country.

The SON faculty includes outstanding educators and researchers, many of whom are recognized nationally and internationally for their clinical and scholarly excellence.

The Master of Science in Nursing placed in the top 30% of nurse practitioner programs according to the most recent rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The Doctor of Nursing Practice is ranked second in Greater Boston by U.S. News. 

Qualifications

Successful candidates will be eligible for licensure in Massachusetts and hold at least one graduate degree in nursing in the area of specialization required for the faculty appointment; a doctorate in nursing or a related discipline is preferred. Current certification as a Family NP is required for the advanced practice program. Exceptional applicants with a master’s degree in nursing and 3-5 years of family health nursing will be considered. Additionally, candidates must possess a commitment to scholarship appropriate with rank and must demonstrate excellent technological, interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Applications

If you are interested in joining the School of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with education, professional background and experience.

EEO Statement

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought and practice to the Institute’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.