Nursing Instructor - One Year Temp

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship. 

General Statement of Duties:   Responsibilities include teaching in a dynamic nursing program in the undergraduate content area of with classroom and clinical responsibilities in the medical-surgical specialties.  Participation in curriculum development and program evaluation; academic advising; engagement in scholarly activities and other department initiatives.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaching workload (24 semester hours of credit of instruction per school year), and preparation for classroom instruction.
2. Teaching nursing content to undergraduate nursing majors.  This includes an average of 4-6 hours of class/lectures per week and two days a week of clinical supervision in on-campus labs and/or in hospital and outpatient settings.
3. Provide student assistance including academic advising.
4. Participate in curriculum review and development, program reviews and student outcomes assessment.
5. Attend university functions, including commencement; convocation; and faculty, committee and departmental meetings.
6. Participate on university committees as assigned.
7. Participate in scheduled orientation and registration programs.
8. Continuing scholarship and professional activities, which may include contribution to the content of the discipline, participation in or contribution to professional organizations and societies, public service and contributions to the professional growth and development of the university community.
9. Opportunities to teach summer and online undergraduate courses through Graduate and Continuing Education. 

Qualifications:

1. An earned Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
2. An active unencumbered Nursing license in Massachusetts
3. Specialty areas of Mental Health Nursing required
4. Online course development and teaching experience a plus.
5. College teaching experience preferred.
6. Ability to teach nursing content to undergraduate nursing students.
7. Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
8. Commitment to excellence in teaching, demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment.
9. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
10. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI) as well as a completed background check satisfactory to the university.
11. Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please submit cover letter, CV, three professional references and statement of teaching philosophy.

Full-time One Year Temporary, Non-Tenure Track, 9 month Benefited Position, beginning September 1, 2024

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and the MSCA Bargaining Agreement

Fitchburg State University is committed to diversifying its workforce.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for the advertised position.